Hey all,
I'm currently typing this from the Briarwood Apple Store in Ann Arbor. The Genius Bar just replaced my Verizon iPhone 5, and I'm appalled.
I know that Verizon says that the Verizon model of the iPhone 5 is NOT SIM locked, and I can use it other U.S./International carriers.
However, as soon as booted up the replacement, and "slid to setup," BAM. I see "Choose a Carrier" at the top.
Below, it says "Please select the carrier you wish to use with iPhone. Once you make your selection, you can only use iPhone with the carrier you chose.
It had two choices. "National Carriers - Verizon Wireless," and "Regional Carriers - StraightTalk."
Is my device now locked to Verizon's network, and I can't use AT&T or any other international network now?! :eek:
I'm about to go to the AT&T store, and buy a nano-sim, and activate it to see if it's still locked. I'm fuming right now...
I'm currently typing this from the Briarwood Apple Store in Ann Arbor. The Genius Bar just replaced my Verizon iPhone 5, and I'm appalled.
I know that Verizon says that the Verizon model of the iPhone 5 is NOT SIM locked, and I can use it other U.S./International carriers.
However, as soon as booted up the replacement, and "slid to setup," BAM. I see "Choose a Carrier" at the top.
Below, it says "Please select the carrier you wish to use with iPhone. Once you make your selection, you can only use iPhone with the carrier you chose.
It had two choices. "National Carriers - Verizon Wireless," and "Regional Carriers - StraightTalk."
Is my device now locked to Verizon's network, and I can't use AT&T or any other international network now?! :eek:
I'm about to go to the AT&T store, and buy a nano-sim, and activate it to see if it's still locked. I'm fuming right now...