Dean1953 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 I have an IPhone 11 with AT&T that I want to use while in Chiangmai in September and October. In order to get a local SIM card to work in it, does the IPhone have to be unlocked? If it does, how hard is it to find someone in Chiangmai to unlock it? In case I can’t get it unlocked, I’ll bring my older Samsung Galaxy S7 which is definitely unlocked to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 A locked phone won't work with any sim that isn't from that network (AT&T for your phone). You can get it unlocked in Bangkok at MBK, but not sure where in Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamb00ler Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 If you've been a "good" AT&T customer, you can call them and ask for their assistance in unlocking it for use in Thailand. I have done that in the past. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean1953 Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 I’ve got 5 hours between flights from Singapore to BKK and BKK to CNX on a Saturday morning, early afternoon. I might go to MBK. If not, I’ll use my Samsung Galaxy S7 phone that is unlocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) AT&T will probably unlock the phone, so long as you have paid it off. They even have a webpage explaining the process https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/ There are also plenty of websites and apps where you can unlock for a fee. https://www.imeiunlocksim.com Edited August 16, 2022 by Peterw42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean1953 Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 I called AT&T yesterday and, as I have a payoff amount of $488 on the IPhone, they won’t unlock it. I’m not sure if I’ll have time to go to MBK. I’ll try to find someplace in Chiangmai to get it unlocked. Failing that, I’ll bring my Samsung Galaxy S7 that is unlocked and use it. I just need someone to replace the broken screen first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean1953 Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 I brought my Samsumg galaxy 7S phone which works alright with a new sim card, even though the screen is shattered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 was inside pantip plaza in Cm at night bazaar and there are few phone shops..saw a sign in english that said phone UNLOCK.......take it with a grain of salt but maybe worth a visit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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