Is my Verizon iPhone 5c unlocked?
I have a Verizon iPhone 5c. Is it unlocked so that I can just go to T-Mobile or AT&T prepaid, by just popping in the SIM card?
Solution 1:
If you bought the iPhone at full price ($549 or $649) then yes it is unlocked.
If you and bought it subsidised (where the price is $99 or $199), no it is not.
This restriction is required by the carrier, because they paid the remainder of the price, and will claim it back from you (with a tasty profit!) over the duration of your contract with them.