Unlock Us Phone Settlement For Free

You can read the full docket here but, in short, it is illegal to unlock a phone from a carrier unless you have that carrier's permission to do so. If you're wondering what this has to do with copyright, it turns out not much.

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).

You can unlock your phone if you still owe money on it. The two ways to unlock an Android or iOS phone are through the carrier or a third party. Contact your mobile phone carrier via their website or phone number and request that they unlock your phone.

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.

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.

Some carriers require only 30 days of active usage before they agree to unlock the phone, while others require 6 months. The carrier keeps a record of how long you've used the phone on their service. So it's not only just paying off the phone, you also need to meet these other requirements.

To request an unlock code from TracFone: Contact TracFone customer support at 1-800-867-7183. and ask them to initiate the unlock process. Provide your account details like phone number, device ID, etc. If you meet the eligibility criteria, TracFone will email/text you the unlock code usually within 1-3 business days.