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DCMA Prohibits Unlocking However, most cell phones purchased through a cell provider in the United States come "locked," making them unusable on networks other than the one that sold it. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DCMA) was updated in 2012 to prohibit unlocking cell phones.

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.

Unlocking your Android phone from Sprint is similar to unlocking a Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile phone. First, you'll need to contact Sprint customer service and request an unlock code. You'll need to provide the customer service representative with your IMEI number and other required information.

You can call the customer service department for your carrier and ask them if your phone is locked. You can also request that they unlock it. If you'd prefer to talk with someone in person, you can always visit one of your carrier's stores and do the same thing.

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.

Can my mobile service provider refuse to unlock my phone because I owe them money or am currently under contract? Yes. Providers do not have to unlock devices for existing or former customers that are not in good standing.

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