1) Is the FCC okay with consumers unlocking their cell phones?<\/strong><\/p>\nYes. \u00a0There was a ban on unlocking phones, but it has been lifted.<\/p>\n
2) What do the FCC guidelines mandate U.S. wireless carriers to do?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe guidelines instruct that five of the nation’s biggest US wireless carriers must inform their customers of the dates and stipulations related to when their phones can be unlocked.<\/p>\n
3) Does the FCC implement a fee when a phone is unlocked?<\/strong><\/p>\nNo. \u00a0The FCC mandates that carriers not charge an unlock fee when a\u00a0consumer has met all ‘unlocking’ requirements. \u00a0The providers themselves, however, may charge a fee if the consumer has not met the requirements, such as an Early Termination Fee.<\/p>\n
4) Does the FCC decide when phones can be unlocked?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe FCC says that phones can be unlocked when the contract with the carrier has been fulfilled. \u00a0If the contract has not been fulfilled and the carrier charges an Early Termination Fee, this fee must first be paid before the phone can be unlocked.<\/p>\n
5) What does the FCC say about unlocking prepaid phones?<\/strong><\/p>\nAll prepaid phones can be unlocked, but there may be delayed unlocking dates. \u00a0For example, some carriers will mandate that you cannot unlock a prepaid phone until after it has been activated for at least 60 days. \u00a0All carriers must allow prepaid phones to be unlocked at least one year after initial activation.<\/p>\n
6) Does the FCC unlock all phones once the contract has ended?<\/strong><\/p>\nNo. The FCC itself does not unlock phones, however, some carriers automatically unlock them after a contract is up.<\/p>\n
7) What does the FCC say about unlocking phones for military members?<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are exceptions in which the FCC mandates that military members who are deployed internationally will receive the right to have their phones unlocked before a contract has been fulfilled, and\u00a0most times, the associated accounts must be in good standing.<\/p>\n
8) If I owe money on my phone but not the service itself, can I get my phone unlocked?<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you purchased your phone through a network carrier and your contract has ended but you still owe money on the phone, you will most likely be required to pay off the balance on your phone before you can unlock it.<\/p>\n
9) Can a lost or stolen phone be unlocked?<\/strong><\/p>\nYes, but not if it is reported lost or stolen before it gets unlocked.<\/p>\n
10) Will an unlocked phone work on any carrier?<\/strong><\/p>\nNo. The technology on your phone must be compatible with the technology being used by the\u00a0network carrier. GSM Cell Phone will only work on a GSM Carrier and will not work on CDMA Network Provider, and CDMA Cell Phone will not work on GSM Carrier but only CDMA Service Provider.<\/p>\n
If you would like more information on unlocking your phone,\u00a0contact UnlockBase<\/a>\u00a0today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Here’s a quick look at 10 common questions and answers relating to the FCC\u00a0and its unlocking guidelines. 1) Is the FCC okay with consumers unlocking their cell phones? Yes. \u00a0There was a ban on unlocking phones, but it has been lifted. 2) What do the FCC guidelines mandate U.S. wireless carriers to do? The guidelines […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[36,67],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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