Sometimes you need to free your phone and get it unlocked so you can join another network. If you're not techie this might sound like a total head wreck, but it needn't be.
This is where our Unlock Guide can help you out. Perhaps you’ve just finished your contract or a mate has given you their old phone and it's locked to a different network.
We've got free, impartial advice to help you unlock that phone.
Well, one of the easiest methods is to contact your network operator. We’ve put together some info below. Just select your network and we’ll tell you how to contact them and other stuff you need to know before giving them a call.
Another option is checking out a third party, these guys usually charge a small fee for unlocking your phone. We’ll bet you have a mate who’s done it before. But to make life easier for you, we’ve included some third parties below.
| Provider | Rating | Time to unlock | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meteor | 2 - 21 days | More info | |
| Vodafone | 2 - 9 days | More info | |
| 3 | varies | More info | |
| eMobile | 2 - 21 days | More info | |
| Tesco Mobile | 2 - 21 days | More info | |
| Unlock.ie | varies | More info | |
| Chris-IT | varies | More info | |
| MobileUnlocked.com | varies | More info | |
| MobileUnlockCodes.co.uk | varies | More info |
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