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Unlock after trade in
So I traded in a note 20 ultra for an S23 ultra, with a balance of 100 dollars left over to pay. They gave me a 50 dollar credit to my bill and then put the remaining balance as credit for 24 months. I asked whether I could unlock my phone once I pay off the 100 dollars I owe on the phone, as I would be out of the country for a year. I've been with T-Mobile for over four years now, and I have 3 other lines with them. I do not intend to switch phone companies but if push comes to shove I may. My problem is that T-Mobile is telling me that my service won't be available after 3 months out of country due to being labeled as an extreme roamer. My phone will only be able to be used with Wi-Fi essentially being nothing more than a brick. I have elderly people I need to call who are also on my plan. How can I use my phone overseas if T-Mobile cuts my service after three months, or rather refuses to unlock my phone so I can use a SIM card while in another country. I'm not even trying to pull some weird nonsense as I will still be paying for my line, which btw USED TO BE INCLUDED in my plan. I need my lines, but T-Mobile is refusing to budge in any way. They won't let me use my phone overseas, and they won't unlock. I may have to switch carriers which I really DONT WANT TO, but T-Mobile isn't giving me any other choice.
Unfortunately, T-Mobile is now a lot more strict with the SIM unlocking of devices. All requirements must be met before your device is eligible for a SIM unlock.
Política de desbloqueo de SIM | Unlock Your Mobile Wireless Device (t-mobile.com)
With roaming over 3 months. It can be very hit and miss. I have roamed for 6 months straight before and never got a single text about extended roaming. While roaming though, I use WiFi when ever possible, including WiFi Calling.
50% of your usage needs to ge on Tmobile towers.
Those still use data. WiFi Calling is the best way to ensure you don't get flagged for roaming too long.
Do you think if I do not use my phone very often and use a program like Skype or discord that their service would go on to extend towards six months? Like I would only be using phone in emergency cases to call my parents; they are in their seventies. … maybe I will call them and ask what the fulfillment requirements are?
Unfortunately, T-Mobile is now a lot more strict with the SIM unlocking of devices. All requirements must be met before your device is eligible for a SIM unlock.
Política de desbloqueo de SIM | Unlock Your Mobile Wireless Device (t-mobile.com)
With roaming over 3 months. It can be very hit and miss. I have roamed for 6 months straight before and never got a single text about extended roaming. While roaming though, I use WiFi when ever possible, including WiFi Calling.
In the terms and conditions there's a clause stating that Tmobile isn't available for long term international roaming. 90 days sounds about right.
