Unlocking a Cricket-Locked iPhone 13 Pro from Outside the US

Hey everyone,

I’m looking to buy a brand-new, sealed iPhone 13 Pro that’s locked to Cricket in the U.S. and have it shipped to me in Spain. I want to use it here and also on my travels back home.

I’ve come across a lot of online unlocking services, but I’ve heard that many of them are scams. So before I make the purchase, I wanted to ask:

  1. Can a Cricket-locked iPhone be unlocked remotely while I’m in Spain, or does it have to be done while the phone is in the U.S.?
  2. Has anyone successfully unlocked a Cricket phone through a legitimate service? If so, which one and how much is it going to cost me?
  3. Once unlocked, will it work normally with European carriers and remain unlocked after iOS updates?
  4. Are there any risks or things I should watch out for before buying?

Would really appreciate any advice from people who’ve been through this. Thanks in advance!