Apple closes unlocked iPhone loophole for T-Mobile and Verizon financing buyers

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Jul 16, 2026, 5:05 pm112 ptsTrending
Apple’s iPhone 17 Apple has quietly shut down a popular workaround that let customers finance new iPhones through T-Mobile or Verizon while still receiving fully unlocked devices. For years, savvy buyers exploited a quirk in Apple’s sales process. They could stack generous carrier promotions — like massive…

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