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Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

17 year old figures out how to unlock the iPhone so it can be used with other providers and posts instructions on his blog.

T-Mobile is the only other US carrier the phone is compatible with, so it's not a huge deal here, but it's apparently compatible with several carriers in Europe, where the iPhone is not currently available at all.

It takes 2 hours and isn't easy, so ymmv. [Smile]

Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :

It's also only a halfway hack, because the visual voicemail - arguably the iPhone's most important & unique feature - requires cooperation from the service provider.

Still, I can see it being worth the time and effort to tech savvy types in non-USDM areas, who will get the "woah, is that an iPHONE?" factor times a hundred.

Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :

It's worth it to the 17 year old who will have that story attached to his resume.

Posted by rollainm (Member # 8318) on :

Apparently there is now a more practical solution.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Seeing as that company is selling licenses of 500 or more only and hasn't posted a price yet, it might not actually be more practical. [Wink]

Posted by rollainm (Member # 8318) on :

Touché.