My unlock code

[Fernley]

So I called AT&T and they gave me an unlock code for my phone (HTC Inspire 4G).

The reason I did this is because of some potential international travel this next year and the intention of putting a SIM card in my phone for use OCONUS.

My questions are;
Can I unlock the phone now using my existing SIM?
If so what is the benefit?

Thanks

 

[colnago]

Typically you need the "new SIM" installed, in order to be prompted for the "SIM unlock code". There may be a way to open the applet via other methods however.

Once unlocked, you can use the SIM for any other GSM network which use the phone's frequencies.

 

[Knuckle Head]

I also unlocked my inspire a few months ago. I used my friends Sim card to activate it. He uses T-mobile for his carrier. Do you have any friends on T-Mobile? If so ask if you can use their Sim card. It only takes a min.

 

[Fernley]

I also unlocked my inspire a few months ago. I used my friends Sim card to activate it. He uses T-mobile for his carrier. Do you have any friends on T-Mobile? If so ask if you can use their Sim card. It only takes a min.

In fact I did that just yesterday. It worked perfectly.

So now my phone is "unlocked" which is cool.

Now what exactly does that do for me?

Theoretically now I can switch carriers and keep my phone. OK... I guess now I can use my phone outside the US (maybe), but beyond that is there any other benefit?

 

[Baldilocks]

but beyond that is there any other benefit?

...nope.

 

[colnago]

...nope.

x2.

However if you have one of the few phones from T-Mobile, which support AT&T 3G frequencies, you could use that "smart phone" on AT&T's $15/mo. "dumb phone" data plan.

 

[Fernley]

...nope.

Well there ya go then..... LOL