Tired of being locked own to a carrier and ready to travel the globe with your iPhone (3G, 3GS, 4)? Well good, the next bit of news is just for you. Two new services promise to make your dream of an unlocked iPhone a reality, without voiding your warranty or installing custom software. If you have the money to play, Cut Your Sim and GSM Phone Source have the best game in town.
The two most popular solutions for unlocking an iPhone involve a software jailbreak or use of a micro SIM adapter. Yes, both of these solutions work, but neither offers the finesse of an official unlock and being added to Apple’s whitelist. For those not in the know, the whitelist is the creme de la creme, once added to this list your phone is unlocked forever.
Here’s how it works: You’ll need an iPhone 3G, 3GS or 4 and your phone’s IMEI number (simply dial *#06* to display). Then you’ll need to provide this information to Cut Your Sim or GSM Phone Source and provide the necessary funding ($169.99 or $179.99 respectively). After one to two days you’ll receive a confirmation email letting you know the service is complete. Simply connect your iPhone to iTunes to sync and you’re home free.
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