If you are one of the many people that have a phone that has a SIM card installed in it, you are a likely able to for phone unlocking. Unlock cell phone codes are available for many cell phones, provided they are the GSM type technology. Phone unlocking is a method of reprogramming the information on the SIM card so that a cell phone can be used on different provider networks and services. In order to unlock your cell phone, you will need to locate a company, most likely online, that sells unlock cell phone codes.
Once you select the company you are going to get your phone unlocking code from, it will be necessary to provide some basic specifications about the phone to them. One of the things that they will need is your current cellular carrier information, such as AT&T, T-Mobile, etc. The brand name, model type or series of your phone will be the next needed field to enter. Each phone has an “IMEI” number, and to see this number you will have to enter *#06# on your keypad. The IMEI number will then be displayed on the screen, and you can enter it into the web form where requested.
You will need to choose some form of payment method and depending on your country of origin, or the website being used, you may have to select a currency type to check out as well. Most sites will accept Pay Pal as a payment method. Once you have paid for your phone unlock code, you will receive the unlock codes in the form of an email. Follow either the instructions at the website or contact the seller for instructions on using the unlock codes correctly.