You'll be prompted for your phone number and your phone's IMEI number, and then AT&T will unlock your device. The requirements vary slightly for prepaid AT&T devices and business devices ...

T-Mobile and AT&T this week responded to the FCC’s proposed rule requiring providers unlock phones within 60 days of activation—even if they’re under contract and not paid off yet.

AT&T doesn't allow just anyone to unlock their phone. You'll need to fulfill a few requirements beforehand. If you've been paying for your phone (the actual device itself) on a monthly plan ...

AT&T told the FCC that "requiring providers to unlock handsets before they are ... at least 180 days to detect fraud before unlocking a device, and include at least a 24-month period for providers ...

Others, like T-Mobile, won’t let you unlock your phone ... handsets on flexible terms. AT&T offers an array of affordable options for consumers to connect via a device that best suits their ...

It predicts subsidies would drop by 40-70% for lower- and higher-end devices, like the Moto G, Samsung A15, and iPhone 12. AT&T made a similar point. "Requiring providers to unlock handsets before ...

When the FCC proposed the 60-day unlocking rule in July 2024, the agency criticized T-Mobile for locking prepaid phones for a year. The NPRM pointed out that "T-Mobile recently increased its locking ...