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For example, if a consumer purchased a phone from one provider to use on that provider's network, the phone may contain software that prevents it from being operated on another provider's technologically compatible network. This software "locks" the phone to a provider's network.

All wireless devices sold after December 1, 2017, must be unlocked or sold with instructions on how to unlock the device at no additional cost. All wireless devices that are locked to a carrier must be unlocked upon request at no cost to the consumer.

Why unlock your phone? Mobile providers are now banned from locking devices to their network. But if you purchased your phone through a network before December 2021, chances are it'll be locked to that network ? if you try to put another network's Sim card in, it simply won't work.

Carriers will lock phones if there's any unpaid bills or other money owed to the carrier, which usually means you will have to pay your balance with the carrier to get it unlocked. Also, carriers may lock a phone if it's been tampered with or modified in some way to abuse the carrier network.

If your phone asks for a subsidy password when you insert your SIM card, that means it has been locked by a specific carrier. Many carriers will lock devices for a pre-defined amount of time before allowing them to be used on another network. Only the phone's original carrier can unlock your phone.

Yes, tablets and other mobile devices can be locked to networks. The CTIA unlocking standards cover mobile wireless devices, including tablets. You should check with your service provider to see if your mobile device is locked and what terms and conditions you have agreed to.

Go to Settings > General and tap About. Under Carrier Lock, you should see a message that says, "No SIM restrictions." If you don't see that message, contact your carrier.