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Free your phone!
Break free with 48's Unlock Guide
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.
How to break free
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.
*The times listed for networks are based on their maximum stated figures.
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Don't forget to tell us about your unlocking experience; it will really help others out. You can leave a comment and rating. You can also ask other 48'ers about their experience or even suggest a site you used yourself by posting a comment.