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What does unlock mean?
First, you must understand why Blackberry phones are locked in the first position. Network provider lock phones so that you are forced to use their network at their charge. No other SIM card will work in their phones. You cannot take benefit of better rates from other providers. A locked phone is subject to roaming charges.
When you unlock your Blackberry phone, you are free of these restrictions. There is no more limitation placed on the Blackberry phone by a network carrier.
Are there recompense to unlocking my Blackberry phone?
After a blackberry phone is unlocked, you are free to use any association and any SIM card of your choose. You can insert and use SIM cards purchased while abroad and take lead of better rates for calls and SMS messaging.
You no longer pay wandering charges, and you can switch back and forth among carriers/networks. Other advantages are the greater than before resale value of your Blackberry phone. Locking is a guaranteed safe procedure for your blackberry phone and cannot harm it.
What is a SIM?
A SIM stands for a 'subscriber in a row module'. It is a chip inserted into a GSM handset and allows the Blackberry phone to work inside a given network. It identify who you are, knows to send calls to you while your number is dial and also controls your business rates according to your contract or pay-as-you go carrier plan.
How do I know if my blackberry phone is locked or not?
That's a simple one. Just have access to a SIM card from a friend that comes from an choice carrier from yours. If the phone works, your Blackberry phone is unlocked. If you get an error message, it means that your phone is locked.
Do I have to unlock my phone every time I change SIM cards?
No. Once unlocked, your phone stay unlocked.
Do I save money by unlocking my blackberry phone?
Yes. While you will still be paying your supplier the usual monthly rate, you can save money by using other SIM cards for other region or country if you are traveling. You can avoid wandering charges and you can search around for improved rates anywhere you are.
How much technical knowledge do I need to unlock my Blackberry phone?
None at all. The instructions are easy to follow and simply necessitate that you be able to enter the code unlocking number on your keypad. If you can dial a telephone number, you can unlock via code.
Can unlocking harm my Blackberry phone?
No. Unlocking simply remove the network and SIM locks imposed by your association carrier. However, you should confirm your contract and paperwork to make sure that it doesn't affect your phone's warranty or that it breaks the terms and conditions of your contract. There is always the possibility that if you enter the wrong code (or a previous owner has tried) too many times that it will permanently lock your phone.
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