If you're looking to move to another carrier with your current device, you may find yourself restricted if the device is locked. Unlocking a device allows you to use it between a number of different carriers, as long as it has the proper technology to work with the network. Here's how the unlocking process is carried out via the most popular U.S. services — Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile.
When you purchased a phone from a carrier, they reserve the right to lock it to their network for a limited time. A locked phone must be used on the network from which it originated such as Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, or T-Mobile. Typically, this process is followed in order to allow carriers to subsidize their phones at a lower cost. Or, a cellular carrier may lock a device if you are currently paying it off through a payment plan.
An unlocked phone, on the other hand, can be used on any compatible network and does not carry any limitations imposed by the cellular carrier. Phones can typically be purchased outright as unlocked, or carriers will allow phones to be unlocked once specific criteria are met. It can be surprisingly easy to unlock a mobile phone by following this guide.
You might have noticed that we said an unlocked phone will work on any carrier as long as it is compatible. T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon, don't currently all utilize the same technology within their networks. Generally, there are two types of networks that are popular within the United States — GSM and CDMA. Verizon and Sprint devices are compatible as they are both CDMA, while AT&T and T-Mobile devices are compatible as they are both GSM.
You will need to check with your device's specific manufacturer to see which radio technology is within your phone. For example, if a device is designed for Verizon and Sprint with CDMA technology, despite being unlocked, it would still be unable to work with AT&T or T-Mobile networks. Some manufacturers have begun putting both radio technologies within their smartphones, which is why it is always the best bet to check.
If you're looking to unlock your phone, be sure to follow the guide below based on your current U.S.-based carrier
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