If you have a Verizon phone or tablet and want to use it with another carrier, you're likely wondering about how to get the device unlocked so that it works with your new provider. Every major carrier in the US, including Verizon, lets their customers unlock their devices if they meet some simple conditions. If you obtained your device from Verizon, you'll be happy to hear that the company doesn't actually lock most of their smartphones to begin with.
Requirements for Unlocking a Verizon Mobile Device
Every 4G LTE device provided by Verizon is already unlocked, right out of the box. This means that you just need to fulfill some very basic requirements if you want to cancel your Verizon account and switch to a competing provider.
If you had a two-year term contract, you must have made all payments and have an account that is in good standing. The same goes for financing through Verizon Edge or another device payment plan. All monthly payments must have been made and there must be no overdue amount on your Verizon account. The device that is being taken to another carrier must not have been reported as being lost or stolen, or flagged as associated with fraudulent activity.
How To Unlock a Verizon Phone by IMEI
Aug 10, 2020 Unlock a Verizon Phone. Unlocking a smartphone on Verizon is easy, especially in 2020. In fact, it’s so easy that Verizon doesn’t need to offer an unlock portal or some guideline on how to.
You can also use the tool below to unlock your Verizon phone using the IMEI code through our partner, DoctorSIM.
- May 14, 2020 Most old Verizon phones (those purchased before July 2019) were already sold as unlocked—but if for some reason Verizon hasn’t yet unlocked your older phone, contact their customer service team to initiate the device unlock process. Phone-in-a-box devices may have separate unlocking requirements, so make sure to read the fine print.
- Unlock Codes for Verizon Wireless Phone. Unlocking your Verizon Wireless phone is safe and secure with a code. Unlock service providers like unlockninja.com shall need the model number of the phone, the IMEI number, the network your Verizon phone locked to and the country of the phone was purchased from or locked in.
Prepaid Devices and Exceptional Cases
Verizon's line of prepaid phones (also called “Phone-in-the-Box) can be unlocked twelve months after they've been activated. On most devices you can use either “000000” or “123456” as an unlock code. If these don't work, you can call Verizon's customer support department for assistance. The company will also unlock prepaid mobile devices within the first twelve months for military personnel who are deployed abroad.
Global Ready 3G devices (except the iPhone) activated on a postpaid plan are an exception to Verizon's regular unlocking policy. They may be unlocked right away by using “000000” or “123456” as an unlock code.
What to Consider Before Unlocking Your Device
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If you're thinking of keeping your existing device and using it with a different carrier, you should first make sure that it will be compatible with your new provider's network. Verizon uses CDMA technology for its mobile network, which is different from its main competitors in the US, AT&T and T-Mobile. However, 4G LTE devices offered by Verizon and unlocked should be compatible with their LTE networks.
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Sprint is another major competitor to Verizon and also operates a CDMA network. Unfortunately, they use different frequency bands, which makes it difficult to use a non-Sprint mobile phone on their network. The exception would be some 4G LTE devices, such as the most recent iPhones, which can be used on Sprint's network when activated on a BYOD plan. If you're considering moving your mobile service over to Sprint, you should first contact the company to see if your existing Verizon device will be compatible with their network. Jump to top