I came across this article on USA Today.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireles...s-abroad_N.htm
Quote:
Though it is touted as a "global phone," the iPhone is locked, so using it overseas requires paying extra for an international calling plan with — you guessed it — AT&T.
Such handcuffs are common in the U.S. wireless industry. Other big carriers, including Verizon Wireless and Sprint, impose similar restrictions, says Chris Murphy of Consumers Union. "Consumers have no bargaining power against these wireless terms that carriers can dictate. It's a take-it-or-leave-it proposition."
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It a good story about how you can get the government to help unlock the Iphone and all new phones.
You can also go straight to the website the article refers to
www.freetheiphone.org