What's an unlocked cell phone?
An unlocked cell phone can be used with any SIM card from any carrier. A locked
cell phone or smartphone will only recognize a SIM card from a particular
carrier.
If you purchased your GSM cell phone at a discounted price, it is more than
likely that the carrier has "locked" your cell phone or smartphone so it will
only work with their service. This is designed to prevent you from switching to
another GSM carrier.
How can I unlock my cell phone?
In most cases unlocking your cell phone or smartphone is a simple process. You
have several options:
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Ask your network provider to unlock your cell phone. They may charge you to do
so.
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Purchase an unlocking code from
UniquePhones. UniquePhones was established in 2002 and since then have
generated over 3.75 million unlock codes. They are one of the industry's most
experienced unlocking specialists.
Find out if UniquePhones has a code for your cell phone.
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Visit a local cell phone store in your city, please note rates will vary.
Get an unlocked cell phone from Brightroam
Brightroam International Cell Phone Bundles feature
new low cost unlocked GSM cell phones. Every GSM cell phone we sell is unlocked
and will work with any SIM card from any carrier in the world. Each GSM cell
phone includes: AC wall charger, English manual, battery and one or more
electrical adapters. Our current cell phones include:
Get an unlocked BlackBerry® smartphone from Brightroam
Brightroam now offers a
international BlackBerry smartphone service featuring low data rates
and a selection of unlocked smartphones. Every GSM smartphone we sell is
unlocked and will work with any SIM card from any carrier in the world. Our
current BlackBerry smartphones include:
Get an unlocked USB Modem from Brightroam
Brightroam's USB Modem featured in the
International Mobile Internet bundle allows users to access reliable
global broadband connectivity. Sierra Wireless is one of the world's leading
manufacturers of data cards. Pair it up with our World SIM Card to stay online
while you roam.
If you are looking for a specific model, Amazon, eBay and other online companies have a large variety of
unlocked phones to choose from.
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