Overseas for study abroad and cannot unlock my phone to activate an eSIM. Advice needed.
I’m currently in Indonesia for a study abroad. I should’ve realized that my phone was not paid off and therefore I’m unable to unlock it and download and eSIM for service here. But even so, Visible is saying that if I pay off the phone today, I would still have to wait about 9 months (I bought the phone 3 months ago) until I’m eligible to unlock my phone by request. Has anyone else had a similar issue? Does anyone have a suggestion for a solution?
I’ve been alright so far, but I cannot access maps, emergency services, text, or ride share apps to name a few, unless I’m connected to WiFi, which is spotty in the area I’m in.
I understand I signed the T&C but it seems shady that they can still have ownership for up to a year after purchase. Thank you for any help.
Phone: iPhone 17 plus