{"id":2457,"date":"2013-05-17T19:02:44","date_gmt":"2013-05-17T09:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freeunlocks.com\/blog\/?p=2457"},"modified":"2013-05-22T19:28:31","modified_gmt":"2013-05-22T09:28:31","slug":"what-is-mobile-phone-unlocking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeunlocks.com\/blog\/what-is-mobile-phone-unlocking.htm","title":{"rendered":"What is Mobile Phone unlocking?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mobile phone unlocking is a phrase given to the act of changing settings to enable use any SIM card on it. Mobile phones all over the world are often locked to mobile service providers that sell them in order to keep buyers as customers once their contracts with the company expire. Locked phones mean customers have no choice. Your have no freedom, to go for a better deal by other mobile service providers. For example in the UK telecom regulator Ofcom allows mobile service providers to lock mobile phones to make them subsidized on sell. This means network providers absorb part of the cost that is why they expect you to have a contract and possibly renew to cater for this cost. <\/span><\/p>\n

Why you unlock your mobile phone? <\/span><\/h1>\n


\nBelow are benefits of unlocking mobile phones.<\/span><\/p>\n

Freedom<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

The freedom of switching networks to get better deals. Many mobile companies give good offers that you can only grab if your mobile phone is unlocked.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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No Roaming charges<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

You can use your mobile phone abroad with a SIM card from a local mobile service provider. This will help you a lot as you will save from paying for roaming services.\u00a0 <\/span>This is only possible with an unlocked mobile phone. However not all unlocked mobile phones can work internationally since their frequencies need to be compatible with those available locally. <\/span><\/p>\n

Market Value<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Unlocked mobile phones are more valued in the market.\u00a0 <\/span>This means you can sell them, for more money on offline or on online shops.<\/span><\/p>\n

Flexibility<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

People usually want to use different SIM cards on their mobile phones even if they do not want to change from their current mobile service providers.\u00a0 <\/span>Take for instance when a friend\u2019s phones runs out of battery and they need to use your mobile phone.\u00a0 <\/span>It will be easier to help a troubled friend. And if one mobile service provider is cheaper to use its data or make international calls. With an unlocked mobile phone you will have the opportunity of utilizing many mobile service providers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Is unlocking safe?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

All mobile phones come designed with unlocking at the back of the mind. Ofcom in the UK does not strictly allow selling of mobile phones that cannot be unlocked. The method you use may however make the process illegal. Using software or machines made by a third part may be unsafe. Using mobile phone unlock codes<\/a> is safe and legal in many countries of the world.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Can all mobile phones be unlocked?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Most mobile phones can be unlocked. There are few exceptions that you cannot unlock. Operator exclusive mobile phones may not be unlocked. The easiest way to know if you can unlock your mobile phone is by calling the mobile service provider. In some cases the operator my not help you in the process of unlocking. Some people go for street technicians.\u00a0 <\/span>Before you walk down the road please try unlock codes from freeunloks.com because they work. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Will unlocking affect my phone warranty? <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Unlocking is not illegal in many countries as it does not belong in the domain of any criminal law.\u00a0 <\/span>This means that no police will come your way for unlocking a mobile phone.\u00a0 <\/span>However unlocking does come under civil law.\u00a0 <\/span>This means by unlocking a mobile phone you may be breaching a contract or service agreement by tempering with the device. <\/span><\/p>\n

At freeunlocks.com you can unlock your mobile phone with free mobile phone unlock codes.\u00a0 you can read more on how to unlock a mobile phone for free<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

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