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Yoshi128k
Network Novice
Hace 2 años

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...
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  • syaoran's avatar
    syaoran
    Hace 2 años

    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.  

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gramps28
Router Royalty
Hace 2 años

Tmobile also has pretty much had the same unlocking policy for 20 years with a tweak here and there.

Good thing is that since it's an Android you may be able to find a 3rd party company you can pay to unlock it but like @syaoran mentiined it most likely won't work due to VoLte.