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Unlocking an ancient phone: Is it possible?
Hello. Some time ago, I was handed a really old T-Mobile phone by a family member. Specifically, a Nokia 6010 from 2004. It neither had a SIM card nor a battery, both I was able to procure (I had an...
Even if the device was SIM unlocked. It would not work on any US carrier due to the device not supporting VoLTE, which is required to make and receive calls Not being a T-Mobile customer or the original owner of the device pretty much rules out getting it SIM unlocked by T-Mobile. You could try a cellphone repair shop in your area to see if they can SIM unlock it for a fee.
Even if the device was SIM unlocked. It would not work on any US carrier due to the device not supporting VoLTE, which is required to make and receive calls Not being a T-Mobile customer or the original owner of the device pretty much rules out getting it SIM unlocked by T-Mobile. You could try a cellphone repair shop in your area to see if they can SIM unlock it for a fee.
