Unlock Phone Bulletin For Free

Yes, unlocking your phone is legal in Canada. The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) implemented regulations in December 2017, which state that wireless devices must be sold unlocked or come with instructions for unlocking at no additional cost.

Sign in, go to Account Settings tab and select Get Code. Scroll down to locate the number of the phone you'd like to unlock. Select Request Unlock. The unlock code will be displayed on screen, as well as texted to your device.

Unlocking a phone can also make things easier when you're traveling abroad or trying to get the most money back when selling it. It isn't hard to unlock your phone?and it's completely legal and free?but a little help can go a long way, because the process varies from phone to phone and carrier to carrier.

In Canada, you have the right to have your phone unlocked for free so you can switch to other wireless service providers. Your account with your wireless service provider must be in good standing, and your device cannot be flagged as lost or stolen.

It isn't hard to unlock your phone?and it's completely legal and free?but a little help can go a long way, because the process varies from phone to phone and carrier to carrier. If you didn't make a point of buying an unlocked model when you purchased your phone, it's likely tied to your current network.

What does it mean when a phone is locked? When a handset is locked it means it will only work with the provider that you bought it from. If your phone is locked it won't automatically become unlocked when your contract expires with your provider. You'll have to specifically ask your carrier to unlock it.

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.