If you meet all these requirements then you can contact Verizon to request a free network unlock!Ĭheck out some of the top plans Verizon has on offer.
The new SIM card you intend to replace your Verizon SIM with. Your Verizon account information, such as your account number and Verizon PIN number. Your phone may have a dual SIM with two Verizon lines, which means both lines must meet these qualifications. You’ve completed any term agreement/contract associated with the device. Your Verizon account is in good standing and fully paid up to date. The phone or tablet is completely paid off if you bought it in installments. It hasn’t been flagged as lost or stolen and isn’t tied to any fraud reports. Your device has been active with Verizon for at least 90 days for postpaid accounts, or 6 months if it’s a prepaid phone. Make sure your Verizon account is active. So if, for example, you want to switch to T-Mobile, having an unlocked Verizon phone allows you to bring your current phone and number over to the new network, instead of buying a whole new device.īefore you can unlock your phone from Verizon’s network, make sure you meet all of the following eligibility criteria: When you unlock your Verizon phone, you free it up to operate on any other compatible network. This means that it will always automatically use Verizon’s cell towers as your primary network to make calls, send texts, and access the internet. When you purchase a phone through Verizon, it comes with an Verizon-specific SIM card that “locks” to their network. For a new SIM card, visit an Optimum Mobile store or Message Us.How to unlock through your carrier: Featuring: Verizon USA 
If the SIM card becomes permanently locked, you will need to swap it for a new SIM card. Note: Entering an incorrect PUK 10 times will permanently lock your SIM card. If that does not work, you will need to Message Us to obtain your SIM card’s unique PIN Unlock Key (PUK) to unlock your SIM card Enter the default Optimum Mobile SIM PIN "1234”Ģ. The SIM card in your mobile device will become locked if you enter an incorrect SIM PIN 3 times.ġ. The default Optimum Mobile SIM PIN is “1234”. If you forgot your SIM PIN, don't know your SIM PIN, or your SIM card is locked If you have never used a SIM PIN, enter the Optimum Mobile default SIM PIN which is “1234” When locked, a 4-digit PIN is required to unlock the device in order to place phone calls and use cellular data.ģ.
Every time the device is restarted or the SIM Card is removed, the SIM card will automatically lock and display "Locked SIM" in the status bar.
SIM PIN is an optional feature that when enabled, prevents a SIM card from being used by others for phone calls or cellular data.
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