Is the contract-free iPhone 6s Plus an unlocked phone?

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Is the contract-free iPhone 6s Plus an unlocked phone

I would like to purchase the 6s Plus and pay for it in full. If I do this, does it come unlocked? Or will I have to pay for it to unlock it, or can I unlock it for free? Coming over from Android.

 

[kch50428]

Re: Is the contract-free iPhone 6s Plus an unlocked phone

Devices purchased at full retail should be unlocked...

 

[eastbayrae]

Re: Is the contract-free iPhone 6s Plus an unlocked phone

I would like to purchase the 6s Plus and pay for it in full. If I do this, does it come unlocked? Or will I have to pay for it to unlock it, or can I unlock it for free? Coming over from Android.

I buy the TMo version every year and it's always unlocked. I only use TMo when in I'm in the states and any SIM I want anywhere else.

 

[giper54]

Re: Is the contract-free iPhone 6s Plus an unlocked phone

Will that phone work on Verizon and their CDMA Bands?

 

[JakePleasants]

Re: Is the contract-free iPhone 6s Plus an unlocked phone

Will that phone work on Verizon and their CDMA Bands?

If you buy it from Apple and pay full retail, yes. They sell a universal iPhone that works on all the US carriers. They have done this before too but this year they made it very clear as it's definitely a selling point.