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An "unlocked phone" is one that can be uses on any wireless carrier network. Usually a wireless carrier (eg AT&T Wireless) locks a phone to ensure that the user stays with the two year contract that was agreed to at the time the first was first purchased at a large discount. This discount is called a phone subsidy.
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 7y agoHi,
Unlocking a mobile means you can unlock your mobile from your network provider and you can use any Sim card a you wish.There are many unlocking methods are there but If you unlock your mobile using code It will be Safer for your mobile.you can get unlocking codes either from your network provider or from some online providers like simpleunlocking.com
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∙ 13y agoThis is really basic. All that Phone Unlocking means is that if you buy a phone from example an Orange shop and its an orange phone but you have an T-Mobile SIM than you go to a shop and tell them all the information and they use some codes to unlock it. Simple!
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∙ 13y agoTo unlock a cell phone means you are unlocking the restrictions on it which only allow you to use it with the designated service provider. Here's an example:
I have an At&t blackberry phone, but I want to use it with t-mobile's network. First I'll need to "unlock it" so I can use it on t-mobile's network.
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∙ 11y agoAn unlocked cell phone is not locked into only working within a certain network. Most phones when purchased through a certain wireless company will only work o that company's network. Unlocked phones are free to be used on the network of your choice.
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∙ 10y agoCellphone unlocking is when a cellular device is not set to work only on a specific network. For example, a cell phone purchased through Verizon may be programmed to work only with their network. When that phone is unlocked, you will now be able to use it with any other service provider.
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∙ 14y agoTo unlock a phone is to let it on any network I.E if your network is vodaphone then if you unlock it then you will be able to go on any network - o2, t-mobile, etc...
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Where can one buy an unlocked mobile phone?
An unlocked mobile phone can be purchased from all good mobile phone sellers. Try O2, Vodafone or Orange. Alternatively, visit webpages such as Ebay or Amazon.
Can you get t-mobile service with a phone that is not t-mobile?
You can't get a T Mobile service on a phone that's not T Mobile unless you get it unlocked. Once the phone is unlocked, you can use your T Mobile SIM card on it or any other GSM SIM cards worldwide.
Can an unlocked mobile phone take a tesco mobile sim card?
Yes, An "Unlocked" Phone means you can put ANY operator ("Orange", "Vodafone" etc) SIM card in it.
Does an unlocked t mobile phone work with a t mobile sim card?
Yes
Can you use an iphone with t mobile?
You will have to first get the phone unlocked.
CAN I USE AN UNLOCKED GSM I PHONE ON T-MOBILE NETWORK?
Unlocked phones can be used with any carrier, so it will support T-Mobile.
Can I use an unlocked HTC Touch Pro 2 with a Sprint contract - unlocked means no sprint or other company sign on the phone?
an unlocked phone could mean one of two things. One, the phone belongs to a GSM carrier (like T-mobile, or AT&T) but being that it is unlocked you can use it with any carrier that requires a sim card. The second can mean that it is a CDMA phone with GSM capabilities normally on a Sprint or Verizon Global phone meaning it is a CDMA phone with a sim card slot and as long as it is unlocked it can be used also with any other carrier that requires a sim card. However it has nothing to do with what is on the actual phone, so even if it says T-mobile it can still be an unlocked phone.
What can you do with a unlocked mobile phone?
Unlocked mobile phones enable you to choose which service provider you use. This Enables you to find the best deal available for phone charges, rather than being stuck with the network that has locked the phone.
Can you transfer a t mobile phone to another company?
No you can not. If you enter a sim card that is not T-Mobile it will not read it. If the phone is unlocked then yes.
Can you unlock virgin mobile slash?
No. This phone is CDMA and cannot be unlocked.
Can you change a t-mobile contract phone into a Verizon prepaid phone if it's unlocked?
No, T-Mobile is GSM and Verizon is CDMA so you can't switch between those two networks. Unlocked T-Mobile can be used on AT&T though.
Can you put a chip from ATT into a phone from T-Mobil and have it work?
Only if the T-Mobile phone is unlocked. If the T-Mobile phone is still locked, only T-Mobile SIMs will work.
