August 2015 – Page 5 – Unlock Tools

Apple Mobile Network for iPhone in the U.S. and Europe Rumors

There are talks about Apple mobile network launch in several countries across the world. Thus the news mentions both the U.S. and Europe. Does it mean all iPhone Apple users could get unlock service directly from the Cupertino-based giant or receive special E SIM cards that are pre-unlocked for a number of carriers? Would Apple instead act just like all other American mobile operators and lock its subscribers to its network only?

Can you imagine the new Apple mobile virtual network operator? The rumors about Apple expanding its services and getting into the mobile industry are nothing new. Some sources already mentioned such possibilities though the company itself says nothing about such plans and continues to test iOS 8.4.1, iOS 9 and work on the upcoming next generation iPhone line and other gadgets.

Apple phone is no doubt a very popular smartphone. Users purchase AT&T iPhone 6, Verizon iPhone 6S and other models locked to different mobile operators. Since it is often more affordable to get the device with a 2-year plan customers agree to pay less and simply order iPhone 5S AT&T factory IMEI unlock or other services that make them SIM free. This however cannot help to get rid of the two-year data plan option but at least users get a choice of networks when they travel across the U.S. or outside the country.

If Apple really becomes mobile virtual network operator [also known as MVNO] it might cooperate with AT&T, Verizon and other carriers while purchasing their network access and selling it to more customers.

Would you have to soon search for an opportunity on how to unlock Apple iPhone from Apple? We are sure that such a service will be present as soon as this happens and you’ll be able to SIM unlock your iDevice without any issues just like you can do with all other mobile operators.

Strong AT&T Outage in Southeast U.S. Experienced by iPhone Users

Do you live in southeast U.S.? Local iPhone users get no ATT signal. The same problems occur to T-Mobile, Verizon and Sprint coverage. All the biggest American carriers suffer strong outages recently and customers have to deal with the issues and wait until all the problems are solved.

Unfortunately you cannot fix AT&T outage southeast issue by ordering factory IMEI iPhone AT&T unlock since other major mobile operators also get the similar issues. Users of course wish to rely on their network and not get downtime errors while trying to use their mobile operator they are locked to or just subscribed to.

Unlocked iPhone users could at least select a different smaller company for a while but everyone who is locked to their AT&T or other network only have no choice but to sit and wait hoping for the positive results asap.

In case you get no AT&T coverate in area you might be locked to a different carrier. Use iPhone IMEI network checker to figure out what your original mobile network is since you could be just locked to Sprint or Verizon and this could be the reason why you get no signal.

If you made sure that your mobile operator was AT&T and you still have no signal in southeast – just wait till this is fixed. A lot of big carriers take advantage of using AT&T-based landline and once this company gets the issues they also suffer as well as their subscribers.

The service should be restored quickly since all the companies are interested in getting the signal back to their users. The problematic areas are Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Indiana. Have you had any issues with the major carriers in these U.S. states or were you lucky to get no problems at all?

Apple MVNO Rumors Commented by iPhone Maker

We’ve heard some rumors that Apple to become MVNO in the U.S. and even Europe. The Cupertino-based giant commented o all these reports. What has it to say about the possibility of launching iPhone mobile virtual network and offer users either never-locked SIMs or lock them to its own company?

This week Apple MVNO news promised that the iPhone IMEI maker is silently talking with different mobile operators about launching its own operator service based on the current networks sold by AT&T, Verizon, Sprint network and other carriers. The iOS company reacted to the news and rumors and even commented on this issue.

While Apple says nothing about the upcoming iPhone 6S, 6S Plus and maybe 6c [remember that you will be able to order factory IMEI unlock once any of these smartphones lands in the market because factory service works with all models, iOS versions and basebands] it has something to say about Apple MVNO rumors.

According to Apple, it is not planning and not discussing the possible launch of MVNO cellular service. Is it true? Does the company have such plans and keep them in secret or really has no intension to start its own mobile virtual network?

Different sources assure that the iPhone maker is in talks with carriers however mobile companies don’t give any comments yet. If this ever happens Apple will most likely just surprise users when it starts to sell both iPhone and text / data / calls to them. In such situation you will be able to use IMEI checker to figure out if you are locked to AT&T or Apple MVNO service, we believe.

Right now all eyes are focused on the upcoming iOS 9 with a lot of great features and next generation smartphones that promise to offer more options than the previous gen devices.

Unable to Answer iPhone 6 Calls? Here is How to Fix Instruction

Some Apple customers experience one issue: they are unable to answer iPhone 6 or 6 Plus after another iOS 8 update [find out when the best iPhone resale value time is this year]. Is there a fix to this problem? You can try the solution described below and follow our instruction to take incoming calls just like usually.

Even if your iPhone is unable to answer calls you can still order factory iPhone 6 AT&T unlock or services for other U.S. mobile operators. This is always simple and fast, it supports all firmware version including iOS 8.4 and all previous releases. The service is affordable and safe to use. You can also run IMEI network check and similar services to make sure you are eligible for the SIM free service.

iPhone Cannot Take Calls: What to Do?

Step 1. Some users cannot answer phone calls when their iPhone is unlocked. Others get the issue at different times since their Answer button suddenly stops responding. The issue could be gone when you answer the calls from the locked iPhone. But all these situations occur to users who upgraded to iOS 8 [you can also try to install iOS 9 beta to see if the problem is gone] which seems to include the unpleasant bug.

Step 2. You can simply press on Sleep/Wake key when your Accept button doesn’t respond. This method fixes the issue for some AT&T iPhone 6 users as well as other carrier subscribers across the U.S.

Step 3. You could also try to reboot and Reset your Network Settings however this wouldn’t probably help that much.

Step 4. Restoring might not be a good solution either.

Step 5. Another way to fix the annoying bug is to upgrade to iOS 8.4 which is the most recent Apple mobile firmware for its smartphones.

Do you still get the problem or is it successfully gone after update?

Sprint iPhone Family Packages Include 4 Lines with 10GB of Shared Data

T-Mobile just announced a new data plan for families and now Sprint Family Share Pack launch follows that also comes up with an interesting offer. It is possible to get up to 4 lines per the new plan.

The new Sprint iPhone family packages are very curious because you can get even more than this [learn more about Sprint rollover data endless option for some phone users]. The original plan lets up to four family members connect to the new option and get up to four lines [as we already mentioned] with 10GB of shared data between them. Users will have to pay $100 monthly for this offer.

Does it sound good enough? Sprint goes further and promises even better option for families who need more than 10GB of data [you can still factory unlock Sprint iPhone if you want to]. If you need 10GB of data per line you can boost your package bucket to 40GB of shared data and you’ll have to pay $20 more for this extra feature.

It is worth to mention that T-Mobile’s similar data plan includes only two lines per package with 10GB of data per line although it is possible to add two more lines to the plan for additional monthly fee. A lot of U.S. iPhone carriers pay attention to family plans and try to attract more customers through different family deals and offers.

What do you think about the family-focused option introduced by Sprint? Do you think that $100 for 10GB of shared data per month or $120 for 40GB of high-speed data is enough for family with iPhones? The package also includes unlimited text and talk.

T Mobile iPhone 6S Release Date and Price

The next T Mobile iPhone 6S release could possibly provide more opportunities for the carrier for more market share gains compared to other U.S. mobile operators. The ‘un-carrier’ company is trying to come up with different plans and deals for customers and potential subscribers and the launch of a new line of Apple smartphones could be very helpful.

iPhone 6S T Mobile price isn’t known yet. The carrier didn’t answer any questions about the upcoming handsets when it was reporting on its Q2 earnings. The only thing the company’s COO Mike Sievert said about T-Mobile iPhone 6S launch – it would be ‘a real opportunity’ for the carrier ‘if there is’ such a big iPhone release coming.

T-Mobile has recently introduced Jump On Demand data plan that offers iPhone leasing option at $15 per month and will let consumers upgrade to the next iPhone 6S as soon as it is unveiled by the Cupertino-based giant this fall.

Besides, T-Mobile promises to add Apple Music streaming service to its free data streaming option so that consumers don’t end up with data caps while listening to songs through this iOS 9 application.

You should know that T-Mobile iPhone 6 unlock is available to all current users and 6S unlocking service will be offered as soon as Apple launches this update. AT&T, Verizon and Sprint didn’t announce any iPhone 6S programs [except that AT&T will raise iPhone activation fee] yet but they will definitely offer something soon since all the U.S. carriers will fight for iPhone 6S customers this fall.

T-Mobile started selling the popular iPhone later than other major operators in the United States. But it offers plans and deals other companies don’t come up with and this way it attracts new customers.

Q4 is believed to be the huge upgrade cycle for iPhone users. A lot of customers still have the older models, according to BTIG Research. No everyone decided to get the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus and thus experts think more consumers are planning to get 6S or 6S Plus this year.

When to Trade In iPhone: Best Resale Value in 2015

Are you thinking about upgrading your old iPhone to a newer generation model? Are you not tied to any mobile operator in the U.S. and wish to find out when to trade in iPhone to get the best price? It might be perfect to sell your old smartphone right now because it could be less expensive soon [even though AT&T is planning to raise its iPhone activation fee in August].

iPhone trade in value will begin dropping by 10% this fall. Such predictions are made by NextWorth that analyzed information from eBay platform where a lot of sellers offer their used handsets, both locked and unlocked.

iPhone resale value is higher if your gadget is unlocked. In case you haven’t done this yet you can order quick distant SIM factory iPhone unlock for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile. The service is not free however it is so affordable that you will be happy to earn more money for the old device than you could with the locked handset.

Apple is expected to officially launch new-generation iDevice sometime in September or October and this is the main reason why the cost of older gadgets will decrease. Besides a lot of users will start selling their older devices hoping to get some money for the iPhone 6S or 6S Plus purchase. The higher supply of previous gen models will definitely affect the trade in values and make the prices drop.

Experts think that if you decide to wait for holiday season and resell your device in November or December you could possibly lose 30 percent of your iPhone secondary market cost. In other words you could earn more if you resell the device in August 2015.
For example, right now it is possible to sell iPhone 6 at $380 while its cost could decrease to $250 by the end of the 2015 year.

This is just an example of what you might get if you hurry and sell the old model before everyone else starts doing the same thing.

iPhone 6S Verizon Price Leaked

Do you have plans on getting iPhone 6S Verizon model? There is leaked information about the possible iPhone 6S Verizon price which might be rather interesting to all U.S. customers who are looking into the next Apple smartphone release date which is planned for September 18th, according to some rumors.

If all the reports and expectations are true, iPhone 6S Verizon release date could be just when all other American carriers start selling this gadget. Still there is information about the price on the locked Verizon iPhone 6S version that will be sold at Walmart. Don’t expect it to be too cheap though.

The next iPhone 6S Verizon price could start at $218 for the 16GB handset [it is worth to note that some analysts think Apple would finally drop the 16GB version and sell only 32GB, 64GB and 128GB smartphones].

You can notice that such a price could only be on the locked gadget. If you want to order iPhone 6S Verizon unlock by IMEI it will be possible to do as soon as you get this model in the fall 2015. Distant factory unlock supports all iOS smartphones, all firmwares [even the upcoming iOS 9 with lots of new features] and all basebands. This is the unique, fast and convenient way to become SIM free from all networks and choose your carrier based on the service and price.

Apple is also rumored to increase the shipments of its Force Touch technology for the future line of iPhones. The leaked information promises that the 16GB Verizon iPhone Walmart deal would be $218 [you’ll get the 2-year contract: here is how to check if you are on contract] and the 64GB model would cost $318. There are no rumors about the price on the 128GB version if any exists in September or October.

Users who are planning to buy the previous generation handset this fall could expect the Verizon iPhone 6 version 16GB to cost $118 and the 64GB version to be priced at $218 with the two-year contract, of course.

AT&T iPhone Throttle Workaround Offered to FCC by Carrier

We all hear that AT&T iPhone throttling issue has affected a lot of users in the U.S. and the FCC even filed a lawsuit against this mobile operator. The commission believed that the carrier had to pay $100m fine however the Big Blue network thinks differently.

AT&T iPhone throttle workaround was suggested by the carrier itself. Instead of paying the $100m fine it wants to only pay $16k. Is this something the Federal Communications Commission would agree to or not? We don’t know yet.

The only thing we know is that AT&T throttling lawsuit is real. Customers who are subscribed to unlimited data plans can be throttled at heavy data usage times and AT&T iPhone 6 / 6 Plus / 5S / 5 users can unlock their contract / off contract smartphones right away if they are tired of not being able to use the truly unlimited data.

AT&T surely believes that the fine it is forced to pay is ‘excessive’ and the information provided by the FCC is ‘implausible’ in terms of harming customers and competition. The fine filed by the commission is the biggest in the history. No other mobile operator in the U.S. had to pay $100m for throttling users.

According to AT&T, the fine should not exceed $16,000 and this is less than a percent from the original penalty. When the FCC hit the carrier with this cost the company promised to ‘dispute’ and not pay this much. The carrier doesn’t want to lose anything from its annual revenue that is estimated $12bn and the ‘unlimited data’ packages are still being throttled.

The unlimited offers were proposed years ago and a lot of customers are granfathered on them and don’t want to upgrade to a newer play with limited monthly data. Some customers are even ok with being throttled and getting data speed reduced once in a while as long as they could still stay on the unlimited plan.

iPhone 6 LTE Bands Bring Vodafone VoLTE Service to Spain

iPhone 6 LTE bands offered by Vodafone UK carrier have become available in two new countries. The mobile operator brought its VoLTE technology to Spain and Italy. It also promises to provide better service in these two new markets.

According to news, Vodafone Spain LTE launch allows subscribers to use this voice-over option at no cost. You just have to own the device that is compatible with VoLTE technology and iPhone 6 / 6 Plus are the two smartphone models that support it. Apple should soon unveil the next-generation handsets [rumors name them iPhone 6S and 6S Plus] that will also support voice-over-LTE.

Before you consider iPhone Vodafone Spain unlock you should also learn that other brands can also be used on this service. The list includes Samsung Galaxy S5 / S6 / S6 Edge, LG G3 / G4, Sony Xperia Z3 / Z3 Compact along with popular Apple gadgets. This list is supposed to grow in the coming months as the mobile operator assures it will add more handsets that are compatible with VoLTE.

Users in Italy can also use Vodafone’s new service at no cost. Both countries have a lot of Vodafone subscribers because this network covers 75 percent of Spain’s population and 84 percent of Italy’s population boasting over 5.7 million subscribers in total.

The UK-based carrier also expands its LTE network in Germany. It has big plans and wants to bring the service to additional four million households in the next year. If this happens Vodafone will provide coverage to 90 percent of local users.

Do you have Vodafone iPhone or other device? It is possible to SIM unlock your phone if you don’t want to be locked to one network only. Even though this mobile operator continues to expand it is not the only carrier present in these areas. You can have a choice of data plans and service only when you are factory unlocked.