# Apple just closed a popular workaround for buying an unlocked iPhone - 9to5Mac

> Apple and its carrier partners have closed a workaround that let shoppers buy an unlocked iPhone with carrier financing. The change appears to have gone into effect this month.

- **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/15/unlocked-iphone-carrier-financing/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a57a484b679a7efbabb9b93)
- **Published:** 2026-07-15
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple
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