How to identify which carrier an iPhone is locked to via IMEI?
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peyman • February 18, 2016 at 5:14pm
Is there a way to determine which cellular carrier an iPhone is locked to by using the device's IMEI number?
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iClarified • January 14, 2026 at 4:35am
To identify the carrier an iPhone is locked to using its IMEI number, you can check the Settings app if you have access to the device. Go to Settings, then General, and then About. Look for the Carrier Lock field; if it says No SIM restrictions, the phone is unlocked. If it shows a specific carrier, it is locked to that network. If you cannot access the device, you can use online IMEI checker services, though many reliable ones require a small fee for a full GSX report. Alternatively, you can contact Apple Support with the IMEI, and they may be able to provide the lock status and the original carrier. Some carriers also provide their own portal where you can enter the IMEI to check compatibility and lock status.
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ijunkie • June 11, 2017 at 11:12pm
You can contact Apple Support at (800) 275-2273 and ask them to identify the carrier the iPhone is locked to using the IMEI. If they are unable to assist, you may need to use a paid IMEI check service, as free third-party tools are often inaccurate for this specific information.