Types of SIM locks There are two major types of SIM locks: Network Lock: This type of lock restricts the device from being used with any carrier other than the one it is currently locked to.

SIM lock can be a big annoyance and barrier for any user, but with iToolab SIMUnlocker you can easily remove the network carrier restrictions.

If you put a SIM card from another network, a locked device will not be able to access the information in the SIM card, or may not be able to register to that particular network.

Japan is moving towards ending restrictions on mobile telephone users switching operators or using an overseas network by changing the SIM memory card, a government official said Monday.

If you bought a Verizon Pixel 3 from Verizon with hopes of moving it to a new network without activating it on Big Red, it seemed that you were out of luck.

The phone comes in box with a SIM locked to our network and the network of our roaming partners including Vodafone, one of our parent companies.

Android Q looks very exciting with dark mode and new permissions, but not all is good, as it will give network carriers new ways to SIM lock your phone.

Apple had good intentions by equipping its cellular-based iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 with SIM card options, thereby giving owners the flexibility to choose from a variety of short and long term ...

Multiple users have noted that once you activate the Apple SIM on AT&T's network, it can only be used on AT&T's network and you'll need a new Apple SIM if you want to change carriers in the future.

Japan is moving towards ending restrictions on mobile telephone users switching operators or using an overseas network by changing the SIM memory card, a government official said Monday.