bb 7290 - imei 35422200465XXXX - tmobile

This is not an unlocking site.

How do I unlock my BlackBerry? - BlackBerryFAQ

It is not wise to post an IMEI number in public like that.

Mr. Moderator,

im a newbie and didnt know. apologies
thx for protecting me and clueing me in.

Dear Group,
i did call tmobile and they are sending me the code free of charge though for anyone who may be in the same situation.
really didn't give me any flack when i asked for the code either.

good luck all.

T-Mo is GREAT with unlocking the device... All you need to be is a member in good standing and have not used an unlocked code from them in the last 90 days....

Kris

Hi,
I am just wondering if the same process is required to unlock an orange provided blackberry, as i have an 7290 model and i would like to make it sim free

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry 8700: BlackBerry8700/4.1.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

Unlocking the device will not make it "sim free"

Kris

ok what or i should ask can it be made sim free ....?

'SIM FREE' implies that you don't want to use a SIM card anymore.
There is no way to do this with any GSM-based BlackBerry.
You always need a SIM card.

Unlocking will allow you to use SIM cards from any compatible GSM provider.

Thanks Penguin, I wasn't sure what unlock would actually do for me. So it lets you move the device to another carrier or utilize another carriers network when you might not have coverage on your home carrier.

um, yea, if you purchase service from both carriers.

J

Thanks for the clarification. I think I understand the functionality now.