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Where does it show how long until you can unlock the device? The FAQ only says it's has to remain on their service for a designated period of time
Consumer Cellular doesn't list the exact unlock period on the website, but their reps confirm it's 30 days of active service. It's basically one full billing cycle. After the first 30 days you can request the unlock through chat or phone, and they process it the same day. So just activate the phone, keep service on for a month, then ask them to unlock it and you're good to go.
Am I right that this unlocks after 1 month ($20) service? $420 for a new and unlocked Pixel 10 is pretty good.
Possible you might have to pay for 2 months since you have to complete 1 month before they unlock it and I'm not sure if it would cause a problem if you ask them to unlock after your 1st month of service had already ended
Am I right that this unlocks after 1 month ($20) service? $420 for a new and unlocked Pixel 10 is pretty good.
Had to dig a little bit to find it on their site, vs relying on google summary (said 30 days for Android, 180 days for iPhone), but here it is: https://www.consumercellular.com/...s#section8 .
only thing that always concerns me in all the verbiage is "Consumer Cellular has the unlock code or can reasonably obtain it from the manufacturer".
Be warned, it's about $450 out the door after taxes, fees, and shipping. And then you have to pay an extra month of service because they first included month is only 20 some days that are prorated. I ended up paying close to $480 by the end of it to get it unlocked when the deal from a month ago came around.
I ended up buying the $350 deal from US Mobile which was much better.
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Consumer Cellular doesn't list the exact unlock period on the website, but their reps confirm it's 30 days of active service. It's basically one full billing cycle. After the first 30 days you can request the unlock through chat or phone, and they process it the same day. So just activate the phone, keep service on for a month, then ask them to unlock it and you're good to go.
only thing that always concerns me in all the verbiage is "Consumer Cellular has the unlock code or can reasonably obtain it from the manufacturer".
I ended up buying the $350 deal from US Mobile which was much better.
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