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A locked phone is only compatible with one carrier or network provider, such as T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T. On the other hand, an unlocked phone is not locked exclusively to one network provider, and it's compatible with different carriers.

You can unlock your Android phone even if you've forgotten the passcode, but you'll usually need to factory reset the phone. You can unlock most Android phones by performing a factory recovery or using the Find My Device website.

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).

Contact your specific carrier 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.

Contact your carrier Contact them and request an unlock. After you submit the request, it might take a few days to complete. Contact your carrier to check the status of your request. After your carrier confirms that they unlocked your iPhone, follow the steps below.

Another way you can use your U.S. mobile phone in Cuba is to rent a SIM card, which essentially turns your personal mobile phone into a local phone for voice and data. If you have an unlocked GSM-capable phone, you can rent a SIM card from Cubacel, ETECSA's mobile service provider.

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.