Carrier iPhone unlocking services when on installment plan (AT&T Next)

[jent]

I know there are several threads about this, but I'm wondering if anyone can share information about using any third-party unlocking services when still under a monthly installation plan (not contract). I'm on AT&T Next and don't want to pay off the phone to be eligible for an unlock because it's the free line on a "buy one get one free" promo. I have upcoming travel and would be happy to use a third-party service, but sometimes the wording isn't clear and they don't specifically state what happens for phones under a carrier installment plan. Note that I have no issues with a blacklisted phone or iCloud locked phone, just a carrier lock. Thank you!

 

[christian.terra]

Just try using the AT&T website to unlock it. I did it with a phone still on an installment plan and did it without an issue.

 

[jent]

Unfortunately the AT&T website (correctly) states that the phone is still on an active installment plan. I also spoke with Loyalty on the phone and they said there's no way they could do it if it wasn't paid off, which I obviously don't want to do since it's the free phone in a BOGO promo.

 

[eyoungren]

This: https://www.swiftunlocks.com/unlock/at-t-iphone-contract-unpaid-active

or this: https://www.swiftunlocks.com/unlock/at-t-iphone-8-x-semi-premium

Depending on your model.

Several people here have used Swift Unlocks (not me).