Unlocking the hottest phone in the market, the iPhone, seems to be highest goal attainable right now. The dream is not without its pitfalls however. iphoneunlocking.com of UniquePhones, was about to release its remote software unlocking services today when it received a phone call from the law firm representing AT&T. It promptly halted the release in consideration of the development.

 

The law firm informed UniquePhones of the legal boundaries the software would be breaching if it is released. Issues such as copyright infringement and illegal software dissemination were discussed. UniquePhones is now getting its own legal advice and considering whether this is a warning from AT&T or a direct threat for legal action.

For now they are also considering how the law will apply to the obvious problem of a worldwide release. They are also discussing what to do with the software if it is legally banned since it won't be long before their version will be obsolete in relation to future releases from other developers. As it stands however, UniquePhones will hold off the release until further notice.