A Brief Dossier On How To Change Network Carrier On Unlocked GSM Phones

Be it saving the enormous amount of money spend on roaming while travelling in between continents or you want to try various networks your only escape is by changing SIM cards on unlocked GSM phones. Generally the process of unlocking phones are pretty simple. In most cases, you need to enter their unlocking code which is provided by most of the service providers for free once your contract period has been over. Some phones also come with inbuilt carrier unlocking apps, and sometimes there are some third party providers who for a minimal amount of money can unlock your phone.

Prerequisites for unlocking phone

1. Name of the account and the account number associated with the phone
2. The IMEI number of the said device
3. Sometimes our account holder social security number or password is also required
   Completed copy of the contract agreement or payment
4. In case you are in military and want to unlock your phone before contact period is over you need to show your overseas deployment papers.

Steps to check whether phone is unlocked or not

1. Before opting for unlock my phone steps starts with checking whether the phone is unlocked or not
2. For this if you are using a GSM phone then swap the SIM card with another network provider and check if the card is working or not
3. If you are using 4G lit from Verizon no unlock code is needed. Only 3G non iPhone world devices from Verizon media comes with lock. Generally the unlock code is 000000
4. For AT&T mobile users, the general policy for getting unlock SIM is after 6 months of usage
   For T mobiles the general policy is to unlock codes with the line of service of 12 months

To conclude
Forgetting the unlock code is best to call the customer care centre and ask for the code. However, in case of any emergencies of trouble reach experts for further opinion.