Three Unlock

Unlock Three Phone for any sim

Unlock your phone from Three to use any sim card from any network, with an unlock code from our online unlocking service. With a 100% success rate, we guarantee to unlock your phone from Three quickly, easily, and legally.

Order Three phone Unlock Code

To obtain your 15 digit IMEI number, dial *#06# on your phone or go to Settings >> About
iPhone

Unlock your phone permanently from Three today for a great price.

24hr unlock delivery

Instant unlocking for many phones on the Three network.

International unlocks

Your phone will work on any network around the world as well as Three.

Your phone is safe

You keep your device throughout the entire unlocking process. Your warranty is unaffected.

Legal, safe and guaranteed Three phone Unlocks in 3 simple steps using DirectUnlocks

Quickly and easily unlock your Three phone remotely without voiding your warranty

1

Provide your device details

Choose the network of the phone you wish to unlock and supply the IMEI number. We'll autodetect the model for you.

2

We process your unlock

Once payment is received, we process your unlock remotely. We check your order and make sure you have selected the right network and fix it automatically if you made a mistake. You can track your order progress using the tracking page. Most unlock codes are generated within 15 minutes and if we have to get them from the manufacturer - 24 hours.

3

Phone is ready

Your device is unlocked reliably, legally and permanently and confirmation of this is sent to you via Email and SMS. Apple devices are unlocked over-the-air, and other devices are unlocked via a code. If at anytime you need help or have questions our staff are available 24/7.

Why unlocking your phone from Three is a great idea:

  • Avoid expensive roaming charges - Three's Data plans are notoriously expensive when travelling and adding roaming plans, especially in this data-hungry, Instagram era!
    Rather than adding a temporary package to your account, having an unlocked phone means that you can buy a prepaid SIM card or localized SIM card from a local shop at a better rate, allowing you to use your phone abroad just like at home.
  • Selling your phone for more money - If you come to sell your phone, an unlocked version will be worth a lot more money.
  • Switching Service Providers - Network providers often compete with one another, trying to one-up each other with new features, cheaper costs, and of course making contracts easier to get out of. For networks that still offer contracts, their phones are discounted and subsidised through the plan, which means they come locked.
    Using DirectUnlocks you can avoid expensive termination costs and unlock your phone for a relatively low price.
  • With DirectUnlocks: Your phone warranty remains valid
  • The official method approved by manufacturers and the network carriers
  • The quickest, cheapest and most secure way to unlock your phone with a money-back guarantee.
  • Unlock your phone from the comfort of your own home.
  • Save money with a network unlock.
  • You can use your phone during the unlocking process without restrictions.
  • Once the mobile phone is unlocked we'll tell you via SMS and email, containing instructions and an unlocking code if necessary, then you can simply pop another sim card in.
  • Permanent and 100% legal.
  • Check your phone unlock status during the unlocking process without restrictions.
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Frequently asked questions

DirectUnlocks is one of the quickest providers of worldwide and cheap unlocks for the Three network. We usually unlock a phone on Three instantly, sometimes this can be a little bit longer depending on a few factors. We offer a live tracking service to keep you up to date on progress.

Never. We unlock your phone on Three 'over the air' using 3G/4G or WiFi or by sending you an Unlock Code - our method is completely remote. Your phone is secure during the whole process and there will be no interruptions to your Three service. Tracking is available throughout the unlock process.

Unlocking with IMEI is the official and safest method to unlock your phone from Three and is done remotely from the comfort of your own home. A software unlock is another solution, but will usually invalidate your warranty, you'll have to download some complicated software, and then you won't be able to update your phone.

Unlocking with us is super quick, just provide your 15 digit IMEI (Dial *#06# on your locked device) and network/carrier, our system will automatically process your device by remotely identifying it and requesting an official phone device unlock from Three.

In March 2013, the Obama administration and the Federal Communications Commission expressed the opinion that consumers should be able to switch carriers and keep their existing phones in response to a successful petition on the WhiteHouse.gov platform.

The Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act was signed into law on August 1st, 2014 and as a result it is now completely legal to unlock your phone.

Absolutely, even if your phone is under contract with a network provider. There may be an additional price to pay if there is an outstanding balance owed.

About Three

How to get the most out of your Three phone: unlock to save money and boost flexibility

In April 2003, the Human Genome Project was completed, later the same year, Concorde took its last flight and NASA launched its first manned space mission. Amidst this excitement, Three—a subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings—launched the UK’s first 3G-only mobile network (of course, today Three offers 3G, 4G and 5G). Three’s 2003 launch makes it the youngest of the UK’s incumbent mobile network providers. Initially, Three established an agreement with an existing 2G provider, followed by a deal with Orange. As its services expanded, Three continued to use existing infrastructure to provide coverage. In fact, as early as 2004, Three became the first network to maintain 80% population coverage, a regulatory requirement which took other providers several years to achieve.

Three entered the market ambitiously with immediate plans to sell handsets and open physical retail locations—by 2004, they began selling NEC and Sony Ericsson devices. At the same time, Three opened their first stores on Oxford Street and Kensington High Street, two prestigious London locations. As well as their own stores, Three sold devices and contracts through online retailers. Later, in 2006, they purchased almost 100 stores from O2. Three have been pioneering in their product and service launches, as well as in acquiring complimentary businesses. In 2015, Hutchison Whampoa acquired O2’s UK operations for more than £10 billion; however, the EU blocked the purchase on competition grounds.

Today, Three boasts more than 9 million UK customers, 300 stores, 4800 employees, and a strong, active network of data users who combined use more than 3 times the UK average. Continuing its record for strong network coverage, Three has the country’s most complete 5G holdings. Three’s rise to popularity coincided with a general surge in smartphone ownership as well as demand for the latest upgraded handsets, a major trend which led to major network providers selling locked contract devices en masse. These locked contract devices made ownership easier but limit consumer flexibility and reduce handset value.

Millions of UK customers use or own a Three smartphone, if you’re among these, you’ll want to consider a more device unlock.

Why should you unlock your Three smartphone?

  • Recently, major networks have announced that post-Brexit, roaming charges will return for most customers. The charges will be 10p a MB of data, 20p a text and 55p a minute for calls. Even networks like Three and Tesco who previously offered ‘home from home’ style agreements will be forced to reintroduce roaming charges. All users with locked will no choice but to pay these charges, reason being that no other SIM can be used with a locked device. However, even if a user remains ‘in contract’, a device unlock will help immediately avoid roaming charges. Unlocked devices work with any SIM, meaning when travelling to a foreign country, opposed to being subject to roaming charges, travellers can locate a local store and select any SIM-only deal offered by whatever domestic providers are available. Then, you can simply ‘plug and play’, insert the domestic SIM into your handset and continue using your phone without bloated roaming charges.
  • Locked devices are worth less than unlocked devices, unlocking your smartphone will boost the resale value. Hopefully this article has made clear how much more flexible and functional an unlocked device is compared to its locked counterpart. Well, it’s not just you whose noticed this, private buyers and recycling companies know it too. Most smartphone owners intend to sell their device eventually, whether they use the sale value toward a new device or spend it on something else. In this case, you’ll want to maximum that value to get the most out of your smartphone. Unlocking your device can boost the price by as much as 30%, a smart investment!
  • Locked devices are most often bought from major network provers, these ‘big players’ have higher monthly usage costs than their ‘challenger’ competitors. Of late, the usage market has exploded with new, lean start-ups focusing solely on usage. Without staffing costs, physical stores and inventory, these competitors can offer similar usage volumes at much lower prices. If you’ve bought or own a locked smartphone, unlocking it helps you access these deals and save you a ton of money each month. It’s likely you could save as much as £20 per month by switching to a new network.
  • So, for everybody who wound up here from searching unlock Three phone, DirectUnlocks can help you do just that.

    How to unlock your Three phone

    You might think unlocking your smartphone will be difficult, it certainly used to be. However, DirectUnlocks have made the process incredibly simple. In fact, you won’t even need to leave the comfort of your own home. Follow these four steps to unlock within 24 hours:

    1. Simply choose the correct Three network in the form above (UK or otherwise) followed by entering your IMEI. Once you’ve entered your IMEI, we will automatically identify your device. If this identification is correct, go ahead and select ‘buy now’ to begin the process.
    2. Once the payment is successful, we will begin processing your order and correct any mistakes you might have made. At this point, the unlocking process has begun, the time to complete varies by network and device.
    3. Whilst we process your unlock you can track your order on the tracking section of DirectUnlocks website. The entire process should take no longer than 24 hours.
    4. Once the unlock is complete, you’ll receive an Email and Text confirmation, including a code for devices other than Apple, which are unlocked entirely remotely.

    We’ve been doing this for years and processed hundreds of thousands of devices, you’re safe in our hands!

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