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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.

Unlocking an iPhone is legal in most countries if you follow the instructions provided by your carrier. You should contact your current carrier and ask it to unlock your iPhone, but you might have to wait a few days for it to fulfill your request. Check your carrier's website to find out about the unlocking procedure.

Unlock eligibility requirements The device has not been reported as lost or stolen or otherwise flagged as ineligible to be unlocked. The device has been active for at least 12 months.

A carrier-imposed ?lock? is a software code that prevents your phone from working on another cellular network. With an ?unlocked? phone, on the other hand, you can get service with any carrier on a compatible network ? and that's just one of the benefits of an unlocked phone.

The unlocking process varies by device and by carrier. A carrier may automatically unlock a device after certain conditions are met, send instructions to customers on how to unlock a device upon request, or complete the unlocking process in-store.

The Pros of Buying a Locked Phone Wireless carriers can subsidize the retail price by having you locked into their network. Alternatively, they spread the device cost over a certain period through payment plans, so you don't have to pay the full price upfront.

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.