Are StraightTalk Devices factory unlocked?

[rockitdog23]

I'm considering buying a StraightTalk Galaxy S7 because they are $100 cheaper than going through AT&T or Best Buy. Are they unlocked out of the box since they are only sold at full retail price? Trying to figure out what model you receive when you buy the StraightTalk through them.

 

[pkcable]

I believe it would be locked to either AT&T or Verizon the 2 networks they resell. HOWEVER they do have an unlocking policy.....


from Straight Talk Terms and Conditions

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VI. STRAIGHT TALK UNLOCKING POLICY

For Customers with Straight Talk Handsets Capable of Being Unlocked : Straight Talk will provide an unlocking code to customers who request unlocking, provided they meet the following conditions:

(a) Customers must request handset unlocking. Straight Talk will unlock handsets of current and former Straight Talk customers without charge. Non-former customers may request unlocking, but Straight Talk may charge a reasonable fee.

(b) The Straight Talk Handset must have been activated on Straight Talk Service for no fewer than 12 months with Service Plans redeemed in no fewer than 12 months.

(c) Customers must possess a Straight Talk Handset that is not reported stolen, lost, or associated with fraudulent activity.

(d) If a customer in good standing requesting handset unlocking is deployed as military personnel, upon provision of deployment papers, Straight Talk will honor that customer’s unlocking request.

Straight Talk may refuse any unlocking request that would result in an abuse of its Unlocking Policy or is part of an effort to defraud Straight Talk or its customers. Straight Talk’s Unlocking Policy is subject to change at any time without advance notice.


For Customers with Straight Talk Handsets not Capable of Being Unlocked : Beginning September 1, 2015, Straight Talk will provide customers with a partial refund or credit against the purchase of a new Straight Talk Handset if they meet the following conditions:

(a) Customers must request handset unlocking.

(b) Customers must have had their locked device activated on Straight Talk Service for no fewer than 12 months, redeemed air time cards in no fewer than 12 months, and not have had their telephone number recycled or ported.

(c) Customers must request this interim unlocking solution while their Straight Talk Service is active or within 60 days after their Service expires. This 60-day grace period applies even if the customer’s telephone number was recycled or ported.

(d) Customers must currently own a Straight Talk Handset model launched on Straight Talk’s Service after February 11, 2014 or activated with Straight Talk’s Service after February 11, 2015.

(e) Customers must possess a Straight Talk Handset that is in working condition.

(f) Customers must possess a Straight Talk Handset that is not reported stolen, lost, or associated with fraudulent activity.

(g) If a customer in good standing requesting handset unlocking is deployed as military personnel, upon provision of deployment papers, Straight Talk will honor that customer’s unlocking request by sending a refund for the trade-in value of the used, locked phone returned by the customer without regard to the 12 months of service activation and Service Plan redemption eligibility requirements. However, all other eligibility criteria apply to Straight Talk’s customers who are deployed military personnel.

(h) Customers are eligible for this program only once every twelve (12) months.

After an eligible customer contacts Straight Talk to request the trade-in value of his or her handset, Straight Talk will provide a prepaid mailer for the customer to return the used, locked handset. Upon receipt of the device, Straight Talk will send the customer a check for the trade-in value of the handset. The trade-in value is determined by a formula reached through agreement with the FCC. Next year, after handsets capable of being unlocked have been launched by Straight Talk, an eligible customer may elect to have the trade-in value of their handset applied to the cost of a new Straight Talk Handset that is capable of being unlocked.

Customers who would like to check if they are eligible or submit an unlocking request can do so through an online portal at the Straight Talk website or by calling 1-888-442-5102.

© 2015 TracFone Wireless, Inc.

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[32gig]

I don't believe the phones are locked to any one carrier as you can choose which network/sim that you want to use the phone on. Straight talk uses all networks, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint. They have no affiliation with any network, just buys certain amounts of data and voice and text services from them, and then resells them. They are actually owned by American movila, a Mexican company.

Posted via the Nexus 6 on Straight Talks AT&T sim..