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Originally Posted by keebs29
ok...so i'm new to this whole "unlocking" thing. WHY do we WANT to unlock our Cliq's? What's the benefit? and if I WANT my code, i just call up t-mobile for it and they will SEND it to me OR give it to me over the phone? Also, Can't we just e-mail motorola for the code as well?? Help!!! PLEASE educate me on this.  |
Two main reasons to unlock:
1. You are traveling overseas and want to use a local (much cheaper) sim card for calls
2. You are getting ready to sell your phone, unlocking allows it to be used on any GSM carrier worldwide... thus enhancing the value (and price) of your phone.
I also agree with you, when I've needed an unlock in years past, TMO has always been pretty good (and quick) about it. I do have to say though that when I was selling my previous MT3G, TMO took 5 days with nothing so I called in. They claimed it had been sent via email (never arrived though) so they did give it to me right then during the call, no sweat!
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