with the new plans can the phones be unlocked

[debgram1]

I was wondering since we have to pay the full price on a phone now, can we unlock it?

[Tidbits · Accepted solution]

They are all unlocked all 4G phones are required by regulation. Didn't matter if you are on a old or new plan.

[debgram1]

But I thought unlocked phones you can removed factory installed software/programs

[Tidbits]

That a negative. Those are boot loaders which are different than unlocks. No preloaded software can be removed no matter where in the world.

[debgram1]

even with the boot loaders?

[Snn5]

That's a manufacturer option.  Unlocked means, not locked to carrier.  Locked bootloader means you cannot modify the root files and directories (remove "bloatware.")  Has nothing to do with a carrier.