Network Unlock Mobile Phones – For Recyclers or Retailers

There are many advantages to network unlocking mobile phones if you are a recycler or retailer of pre-owned devices. As Vodafone’s official and exclusive network unlocking partner, MobiCode is well placed to help businesses unlock those benefits.

The main issue with second-hand phones bought, traded in or donated by the public is simple. In most cases, they are locked to a specific network. That could be Vodafone, O2, EE, Three or another UK operator. Until the device is unlocked, only the SIM card from that network will work properly.

Why Unlocking Matters for Resale

If you do not unlock your pre-owned stock, you limit who can buy it. For example, a customer using a Giffgaff SIM is unlikely to want a phone locked to the Vodafone network. That reduces both the value and the sale potential of the device.

For that reason, many recyclers unlock phones during the refurbishment process. Unlocking is usually simple and relatively low cost. More importantly, it can increase resale value. It can also simplify stock management, because an unlocked device needs only one SKU rather than separate SKUs for different networks.

Vodafone Network Unlocking

MobiCode has partnered with Vodafone UK to become the official unlocking service provider for the Vodafone network.

MobiCode now offers a simple and auditable process for requesting network unlocks directly from Vodafone UK. As with our regular unlocking service, you can submit requests one at a time or process multiple devices through our bulk IMEI upload feature.

The Vodafone unlocking service also includes additional security and controls. It incorporates MobiCode’s device due-diligence service, MobiCHECK. That means you receive a free blacklist check at the point of IMEI upload, helping you confirm that the device has not been blacklisted and is suitable for resale.

Network Unlocking Is Cheap, Simple and Efficient

To unlock a device through the MobiCode service, you only need the phone’s IMEI number. You can then use the secure MobiCode web-based portal to process the request.

If you only have one handset, you can unlock it individually. However, if you need to process several devices, the bulk upload tool lets you submit multiple IMEI numbers at the same time. As a result, the workflow becomes faster and more efficient.

Get Started with MobiCode

If you are a recycler or retailer of pre-owned mobile phones, get in touch with MobiCode to see how our services can support your business. Mobile phone network unlocking is a simple and cost-effective way to increase the resale value of your stock.