Phone unlocking is when you remove the Service Provider lock to make the phone available to other networks. For more information please refer to the 'Unlock your phone' page.

Because you want to change the wireless company you get service from in the US, and want to keep your present phone. You've changed to a different service provider and got a new phone, but you want to unlock your old phone so you can use it in an emergency just by swapping the SIM over if your main phone gives problems. See similar questions...

Your wireless carrier is mostly like to give you a run-around when you try to request an unlocking solution. You'll most likely waste time driving to the service center only to be told that they can't unlock for you. You will then make a 10-minute call and the tech guy may or may not be willing to help you unlock. Sometimes you will get a run around and waste weeks before looking else where for an unlocking solution. See similar questions...

No. GSM phones do not work with Nextel. Only iDEN phones do. iDEN providers include Nextel, Boost Mobile, Southern LINC, Telus, and others. See similar questions...

No. All unlocking the phone does is remove the network lock and sim lock that are entered into the phones software when sold to you by a network provider. See similar questions...

No. Unlocking a mobile phone for use on all networks perfectly legal. In fact it is your right as a consumer. The networks will charge you up to ?40 to provide the same unlock code we provide for just ?2.99. This is because they want to retain your business, so they will charge you a premium for a service that you are entitled to as a consumer. What IS illegal is the unblocking or changing the IMEI of a mobile phone in the UK. See similar questions...

Most mobile phone companies will lock their phones to their network, stopping you using it on any other network. Basically, they want to retain your business. Remote unlocking is a way of releasing the Network lock from the comfort off your own home. Remote unlocking can be done by either ordering an unlock code which is calculated from your unique IMEI number or by downloading unlocking software to unlock your handset directly. See similar questions...

Every mobile phone has a unique IMEI number. You can obtain this number by keying in *#60#. Using the method described in these pages, you submit these details to us with a payment. We return to you the instructions and a code so that you can unlock your mobile from the network. See similar questions...

You should back up your phone data as your handset may by returned to factory settings. Also ringtones may also be lost. MobileKeys does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage caused to your mobile due to the use of our unlocking service See similar questions...