Are iPhone 5s unlocked already?
The unlock clock is finally expiring on iPhone 5S and 5C phones in the US. The two-year commitments attached to many US-sold phones are now ending. Because of an industry agreement and a 2013 law those phones can be legally unlocked to be used on any carrier’s network that technically supports it.
Is iPhone A1533 GSM or CDMA?
iPhone Q&A
| iPhone 5s | Model Number | CDMA EV-DO |
|---|---|---|
| GSM/North America | A1533† | None |
| CDMA/Verizon | A1533 | 800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| CDMA/China Tel. | A1533 | 800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| CDMA/US/Japan | A1453 | 800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
What kind of phone is the model A1533?
iPhone 5s
This specific iPhone 5s — the A1533 “GSM” model intended for the North American market (AT and T-Mobile in the US and Bell, Rogers, Telus, and affiliate brands in Canada), supports “UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); [and] LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13.
Will iPhone A1533 work on Verizon?
Model A1533 (GSM) and Model A1533 (CDMA) will work with AT, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Is iPhone 5s GSM or CDMA?
All iPhone 5s have both GSM and CDMA hardware. Unlocking only Applies to the GSM portion of the iPhone. To use Sprint, Sprint would still need to activate the CDMA portion of the iPhone on their network for 3G and lower network access, and they are known to reject earlier iPhones.
How can I tell if my iPhone is unlocked without a SIM?
Open Settings > Click General and choose About > Scroll down and find Carrier Lock. If it shows NO SIM restrictions, then your device is unlocked.
Is it illegal to unlock a phone under contract?
It is not technically illegal to unlock a phone that is under contract. However, many cell phone companies lock the device if you have an installment payment plan so that they can guarantee that you will remain with them under contract until the phone is paid off.
Is the iPhone 5S model a1533 unlocked?
Yes, the A1533 is the unlocked version. See: iPhone 5s 16GB Gold (GSM) Unlocked. Perhaps once that phone is put under contract to AT, then AT locks it to their system so that you cannot move to a different provider without swapping out the SIM card. That could explain the discrepancy you’ve seen.
Is the iPhone 5S 16GB unlocked at & T?
iPhone 5s 16GB Gold (GSM) Unlocked. Perhaps once that phone is put under contract to AT, then AT locks it to their system so that you cannot move to a different provider without swapping out the SIM card. That could explain the discrepancy you’ve seen. It’s just as the new Apple SIM they just came out with.
Is it possible to unlock an iPhone on Verizon?
Cannot be done – neither AT nor Verizon will allow that. If you choose either one of them, the device will only be sold to you under contract. AND the device will be locked in hardware to the carrier. MoreLess Sep 23, 2013 7:41 AM
What’s the difference between a factory unlocked and an unlocked phone?
A factory unlocked phone and unlocked phone can both be used with a SIM card on any network. However, the main difference is that a factory unlocked phone has been unlocked by the carrier or retailer and an unlocked phone has been unlocked by a third party.