Switching carriers or using a different SIM card on your iPhone doesn’t have to be complicated. If your device is SIM-locked, it can prevent you from connecting ...

According to the Federal Communications Commission, however, the carrier must unlock your phone for free after you’ve fully paid off the device (or coughed up an early termination fee).

The carrier’s willingness to unlock your device is contingent upon you meeting the specific terms and conditions laid out in the contractual agreement you initially signed with them.

Having a carrier-locked phone can make it difficult if you want to sell your phone or move carriers. Here are a few ways to ...

A full carrier-unlock is now available for the iPhone 4. The whole process, from virgin iPhone 4 to jailbroken, carrier-independent iPhone takes seconds. Even a video showing how to do the whole ...

DSU devices will launch starting in February 2015 and will be capable of receiving an over-the-air unlock command from the carrier.

Without carrier permission, it is now illegal to unlock your phone. Jan. 26, 2013 — -- You likely have a cellphone that you bought from a carrier, like AT&T, Verizon or Sprint, and that phone ...

Back in June, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new rule, under which carriers will have to unlock your iPhone or Android smartphone within 60 days of activation. Two of ...

Unlocking your cell phone lets you switch carriers without buying a new device. All carriers are required to let you do this, as long as you’ve paid off the phone. Many smartphones can work with ...

How do I unlock the iPhone from my mobile carrier? The first thing that you should do is check if your device is locked to your mobile carrier.