Exactly what are the benefits of an unlocked phone?
In addition to giving an owner the ability to search a number of carriersrather than just their current one, there's a number of other explanations as to why you might like to IMEI unlock your mobile before your contract ends. If you're moving abroad for instance, you'll probably decide to work with a domestic SIM card when you're there to prevent high roaming service fees. Perhaps you've decided to sell your mobile then you'll probably get more money and even more interest in a mobile phone that is free to use with just about any network carrier.


Am I allowed to network unlock a smartphone?
There's nothing illegal about unlocking your mobile. It's your phone and you are therefore well within your legal rights to use it with any provider you wish. All the same, there's a very good chance unlocking your cell phone can void your warranty, so it might be best to hold off until you've completed your contract before you make your mind up to abandon your current carrier.

What possibilities do I have if my network won't unlock my phone?
Sadly, if you're not the original owner of a mobile (your name is not on the original contract held with the carrier), it's very probable that they will refuse to unlock it. This is a widespread issue for people that have acquired a used phone. It is also a really common issue for consumers purchasing used handsets on line from web sites such as eBay or Craiglist, as the handsets regularly arrived IMEI locked to a network, that means they can only be operated on that one network except when they're unlocked. In these scenarios, the only possibility available for unlocking is to employ a 3rd party unlocking service provider, a lot of of whom can be found on the net.

How do I find the most competitive smartphone sim only packages?
Once your cell phone has been unlocked, you are ready to find the cheapest mobile services on the market - a sim only deal. All these usually work on a rolling month-to-month basis, meaning you can use the deal as long as you're satisfied with your cell phone or you can up date when a shiny new device comes out or your trustworthy old device inevitably gives up the ghost.

Who's the most reliable and fastest independent unlocking company on the web?
If you are uncertain who to use, I highly recommend Unlock.Zone. They offer unlocks for all major brands and carriers, have a guaranteed price match promise, and even more importantly, offer a full refund policy in the unlikely event they can't unlock your cellphone. I've used them myself personally and was very happy with the service I received and ultimately that they successfully unlocked my cellphone.

If you want to find out more, here's a link to their home page: Mobile Phone Unlock Service