Even though AT&T has locked your phone to their network, freeing yourself is not as hard as it may seem.
We as consumers have a choice regarding how much financial hardship we are willing to put up with when it comes to our cell phone carriers. Companies like AT&T strive to provide the best service for the lowest price but some people may find that another carrier will give them a better deal. When this happens, the only roadblock to making the switch is unlocking the device for use with another carrier. Thankfully, this process is not complicated.
Instructions
Instructions
1. Call AT&T and request the unlock code for your phone. Because you purchased the phone at full price without signing a contract, you are entitled to unlock your prepaid device right away. AT&T will ask for the IMEI number, which is located underneath the battery on a white sticker. Once they have this, they will contact the phone's manufacturer to obtain the code and e-mail it to you once they have received it.
2. Place a non-AT&T SIM card into the phone. By using a SIM card from another carrier, the phone will recognize that you are attempting to unlock it and prompt you to enter the special code. If you do not yet have a prepaid SIM card from another carrier, ask a friend to briefly use theirs.
3. Enter the unlock code when prompted. Be very careful to enter this code exactly as it appears in your e-mail. Generally you only have five tries to get it right, so it is better to take your time and enter it correctly the first time.
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