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Mobile Phone Unlocking Tips

The most common misconception about unlocking a mobile phone is that it’s illegal. It isn’t.

The reason that phone networks, such as 02, Vodafone, T-Mobile, etc, lock mobiles is so people can only use a handset on their service, making it more difficult for customers switch to another network and take their business elsewhere.

Getting a mobile phone unlocked is completely legal

Whilst these operators are perfectly entitled to take this action, you as a customer are equally within your rights to unlock any handset, as long as it hasn’t been reported lost or stolen, and use it on your network of choice.

How To Unlock a Mobile Phone

In order to unlock a mobile phone you first need to learn its IME number. This is a unique number given to all mobile phones, which gets marked as invalid when phones are reported lost or stolen.

In order to find out your IMEI, simply enter *#06# into your handset, and make a note of the number that appears.

The next stage is get the unlock code. Every code is different, as it relates directly to your IME number. You can phone up your phone network and request an unlock code, but they won’t always provide you with one, or in some cases you might be charged a fee.

If your network can’t provide you with the code, there are plenty of phone unlocking services on the web, although some aren’t particularly good. If possible, look for a mobile phone shop in your high street. That way, you don’t have to hand over any money until they’ve done the job for you.

Stay Safe

Of course, if you’re unlocking a contract phone to use on a Pay As You Go Service, it might mean that you run out of credit when you need to make an emergency call.

The Please Call Me service removes this danger and allows you to enjoy your newly unlocked phone, without having to worry about running out of credit when you need to make an important call.

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