verification of unlocked phone

[NanaDeb]

How Do I ensure that my phone is unlocked?

[Anonymous]

@NanaDeb 

IMEI CHECK - Free Online IMEI Number Checker | IMEI.info

[t_p]

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@NanaDeb wrote:

How Do I ensure that my phone is unlocked?

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@NanaDeb 

Since you're checking, if you've bought a used phone, you can also check if it's not blacklisted here:

Check the Status of Your Device in Canada - DeviceCheck.ca

[Triguy]

Here is more information.

https://www.weboost.com/blog/is-my-cell-phone-unlocked

[Yummy]

Most reliable way is to try few different SIM cards (Rogers, Bell, PM, etc.).

If they all work - phone has service you are good to go.

Be aware that sometimes SIMs from the same company - different names might work if phone is locked to That company Telus+PM, Rogers+Fido, etc.

[hTideGnow · Accepted solution]

@NanaDeb   best way to test, use a SIM that is DIFFERENT from where the phone was originally purchased from.  If it was a phone purchased from Rogers, use a PM SIM.  If it is locked, it will ask you for a PUK code when boot up.  YOu will see something like ""Please enter SIM network unlock PIN""

if you are unsure where the phone was originally purchased , use 2 different SIM from different providers like Rogers and PM