http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/12/15/apple-spells-out-the-story-on-iphone-locking-around-the-globe/ Engadget Mobile Comments for Apple spells out the story on iPhone locking around the globe http://mobile.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://mobile.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/12/15/apple-spells-out-the-story-on-iphone-locking-around-the-globe/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/12/15/apple-spells-out-the-story-on-iphone-locking-around-the-globe/
So could I buy one from their carrier and have it shipped to the U.S. If so then why the run around Apple? They should have screwed the carrier deals and sold both unlocked AND locked(carrier). Give people the freakin choice. ]]>Dec 15th 2008 8:38AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/12/15/apple-spells-out-the-story-on-iphone-locking-around-the-globe/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/12/15/apple-spells-out-the-story-on-iphone-locking-around-the-globe/Dec 15th 2008 8:41AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/12/15/apple-spells-out-the-story-on-iphone-locking-around-the-globe/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/12/15/apple-spells-out-the-story-on-iphone-locking-around-the-globe/
@Ace587 - They CAN lock phones in France, its NOT illegal, contrary to belief...
Wikipedia entry for SIM LOCK FRANCE is below..

In France, SIM locks are not prohibited. However, the mobile operator must inform the consumer of the existence of a SIM lock. The subscriber has the right to request that the SIM lock be removed at any time. No later than 6 months prior to the conclusion of the contract, the mobile operator must "systematically and free of charge" provide the subscriber with a procedure to deactivate the SIM lock. Operators may charge a fee for removing the SIM lock prior to the 6-month deadline.

Me personally - I think a person should be able to request unlock code REGARDLESS if they are with a carrier or not and at ANYTIME.]]>Dec 15th 2008 9:07AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/12/15/apple-spells-out-the-story-on-iphone-locking-around-the-globe/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/12/15/apple-spells-out-the-story-on-iphone-locking-around-the-globe/-alex]]>Dec 16th 2008 6:36AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/12/15/apple-spells-out-the-story-on-iphone-locking-around-the-globe/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/12/15/apple-spells-out-the-story-on-iphone-locking-around-the-globe/Dec 15th 2008 12:38PM