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TheUnlockingCompany

3.6

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TheUnlockingCompany Reviews Summary

TheUnlockingCompany has a rating of 3.6 stars from 80 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with TheUnlockingCompany most frequently mention customer service and sim card. TheUnlockingCompany ranks 8th among Unlocked Phones sites.

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California
1 review
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Great Customer Service
August 1, 2022

I recently used the unlocking company to unlock a iPhone that was stuck with T-Mobile. Unfortunately, it wasn't able to be located in the database, and an alternative option was provided. I'm assuming something to do with the Sprint to T-Mobile merge, as I have noticed two different IMEI numbers linked to all my lines. However, they were very communicative and very friendly. I would definitely recommend the service to others. When I emailed after they informed me of updates, they responded back the same day with extra advice-feedback. Great company. Process took 3 days which is well within the 1-10 days estimate.

Date of experience: July 31, 2022
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

We apprecaite the kind words, and happy we were able to get the phone up and running

Enjoy!

Idaho
1 review
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Fantastic
June 14, 2022

Couldn't believe how fast the response time was! When I had questions they answered them immediately. I would definitely use their service again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Trustworthy, family run business.

Date of experience: June 13, 2022
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Thank you for the kind words Garret, we work hard to make sure we respond quickly with as much detail as possible. Hopefully we will do business together again soon

Wisconsin
1 review
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TheUnlockingCompany helped me with my issues promptly and professionally. Their staff reached out to me and answered all of my questions quickly. They were also extremely transparent about their process and made it very easy.

I absolutely would use them again if needed.

Date of experience: June 6, 2022
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Happy we could help get your phone unlocked Sean, enjoy! Hopefully we will do business together again soon

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I had to have my Samsung S20 unlocked from Sprint to be used with ATT. The primary method of unlocking didn't work, so they asked me if they could remote access my phone and PC to complete the process, I agreed.

The actual process went pretty smoothly. Instructions were clear and it took about an hour.

But when I went to the ATT store to get a new SIM card and join their plan, they said it was still locked to Sprint. They spent 30 minutes waiting for it to work, but it did not. I assumed that the unlocking didn't work, since many reviews claimed similar things. I ended up getting a new phone, new number, new plan, everything. I traded in my S20.

When I got home, I emailed the company and got initial resistance when I asked for a refund, the employee was being rude, but I was told that he was fired and then the owner of the company personally spoke with me, apologized for the employee's behavior, and issued a refund. I'm satisfied that I was at least able to get a refund.

Date of experience: May 6, 2022
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Hello Tristan, I am again sorry for the way you were treated but happy we were able to come to a resolution. The offer still stands for your Sprint Samsung phone to be unlocked free of charge. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week and this experience does not deter you from trying us again.

Australia
1 review
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Fast and easy
April 8, 2022

Reliable and informative. Swift response in providing the code and no issues in unlocking. All the best.

Date of experience: April 7, 2022
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Thank you Ard, we were happy to help get your phone unlocked when other could not, enjoy!

Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I was skeptical about having to pay someone to unlock my phone, but TheUnlockingCompany were amazing!
I had a problem but they stayed in contact with me and explained what I needed to know in language even I understood.
I'm writing this review from my unlocked device.
Thank you TheUnlockingCompany!

Date of experience: April 6, 2022
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Thank you Emily for your patience sometimes the unlock can be a little more difficult but once the issue was brought to our attention we were able to quickly and efficiently fix the problem, enjoy!

Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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FAILURE
March 27, 2022

I paid for unlock and did receive a code. The code didn't work. Now they aren't responding to my emails and won't give me a refund. I'm most annoy

Date of experience: March 26, 2022
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Stacy we are responding to each and every email, you are saying the phone is not prompting for an unlock code, we are asking what sim card you are trying to use in the phone, and if the sim card is active. The sim card you are trying to use is the same sim card of the locked carrier, as stated in our instructions as well as in our email you need to use a sim card that is not from the original carrier to get the unlock code to prompt. Easy, simple fix

South Carolina
1 review
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Good company
March 7, 2022

I will start by saying i came across this company on YouTube... well i looked them up and they seemed legit... i put in an order with them and my order took longer than expected so i got spooked and canceled my order... well i had to write this report because not only did they send the unlock codes that cost them more than i paid but they also refunded 15 back to my account for the inconvenience... thanks unlocking company

Date of experience: March 6, 2022
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Thank you Willie, We try to work out a solution and sometimes everything does not run smoothly but we do our best to get results even if it takes a little longer. Enjoy and we do apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused

Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Service!
March 5, 2022

We had mistakenly inserted our old carrier's SIM card into our new iPhone13, and when we switched to our new carrier's SIM card a few days later, we discovered that the device had been carrier locked. Our old carrier at first blamed it on the new carrier, then simply refused to help us, as we had violated our terms of service by switching to the new device (probably true, but who knew?). Even high-level customer support from Apple couldn't remove the lock, including a hard factory reset, leaving us with an $800 paperweight. The Unlocking Company responded to our email within a matter of hours and, after investigating the situation for less than 24 hours, told us that it was safe to proceed with a request via their website. Again, less than 24 hours later, our device was unlocked, up and running perfectly with our new carrier. We have seen no indication of any problems a few days later. Their expressed commitment to customer service seems to be as genuine as we have seen from any company and we would highly recommend them to anyone caught in a similar situation.

Date of experience: March 5, 2022
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Thank you for trusting us Robert, situations like that can happen with carriers and manufacturers but glad you contacted us and we were able to turn that paperweight into a working phone again, enjoy!

Georgia
1 review
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A blessing from God
February 5, 2022

My phone the OnePlus Nord N200 that I bought from a seller off of Mecri was completely network locked my metropcs and there was no way to unlock it. However, I came across H2TechVideos YouTube channel and they mentioned the unlock company on a way to unlock not only a OnePlus N100 but any phone including my Oneplus Nord N200. I paid around $74 (price differs by phone) and they were able to bargain with Metropcs to remove my phone from Metropcs and use the OnePlus Nord N200 with my mint mobile plan. You are a blessing and will recommend this company to all who needs a Network unlock on their phone. Once again thank you so much.

Date of experience: February 4, 2022
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Thank you so much for the kind words Israel, enjoy your unlocked phone! Hopefully we will do business together again soon

Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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UNLOCKING SERVICE
January 10, 2022

THIS COMPANY IS A RIPOFF - DO NOT USE! THEY WILL CHARGE YOUR CARD AND NOT ISSUE YOU A REFUND! PASS THE WORD!

Date of experience: January 10, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No More Issues!
January 12, 2022

We had purchased a brand new phone for my daughter. After purchasing, I decided to switch carriers. I decided not to activate the new phone and pay the extra money only to switch over just a few days later. Well, we tried to activate on the new carrier and since it had never been activated it was basically still locked to the old carrier. I got TheUnlockingCompany to unlock it and everything was smooth as silk immediately after. Did exactly what they said they would do. Thank you.

Date of experience: January 10, 2022
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Happy we were able to provide assistance, i hope your daughter enjoys the unlocked phone!

New York
1 review
9 helpful votes
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Scam scam scam!
January 3, 2022

I don't know where the good reviews of this website came from, but my experience with them is terrible and totally a waste of my time, like other unlocking website. I paid my order on Dec 23,2021 and they promised to unlock my phone 1-12 hours with money back guaranteed, if I am not happy. After that, I contacted them many times through email, text and phone calls. No one ever got back to me. I highly suspect the business of unlocking a carrier-locked phone is totally a scam, because other websites also did the same thing. Now, I have call my bank to dispute this charge again. It is a scam, why nobody reported it ever to stop it?

Date of experience: January 3, 2022
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Hello Dennis, sorry you had a bad experience, it was the holidays, services are slower on those times and why we put ESTIMATED time frames, as most times we are well within the time frame but there can be unforeseen delays, your phone was active on account, then came back as unpaid bill, so the payment was refunded after christmas and is already back in your account

Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Scam
December 31, 2021

I paid the $19.99 they never responded to my calls emails and voice messages. Never sent a code. I check my emails daily. My receipt number is *******. What happened to the 24/7.

Date of experience: December 31, 2021
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Hello Phillip, sorry you had a bad experience, Order was placed on Christamas Eve and yes we submit orders 24/7 unfortunately you ordered incorrectly

In your order you put the locked carrier as AT&T, this caused delays in the unlock because the phone was NOT AT&T, as stated on the website we need the LOCKED carrier NOT the carrier you intend to use.

This phone was in fact region locked: Carrier: Open Egypt, and when asked what prompt appears so we can provide the correct unlock we never heard back

Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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And the charge me 69.99 for nothing... My Sim card is from metro pcs I got my new phone on Amazon and they didn't unlock it...! I ask for my money back and now they not respond..

Date of experience: November 23, 2021
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Hello Manuel Saca, unfortunately the phone was not MetroPCS in fact it was Samsung USA Open, which means it works with any USA based company, Your phone is not Metro it does not use Device Unlock app and your phone does not prompt for an unlock code, because we were provided incorrect information the payment was refunded, We do apologize for the inconvenience but when we are provided incorrect information it makes it difficult to unlock and why a refund was granted

North Carolina
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Do NOT trust this company
September 30, 2021

I ordered an unlock code for my device for which they claimed would be available between 1-24hrs, it has now been 120hrs and there has been no more responses to my emails after 72 hrs. I have not received a refund either and they have not responded to my request for a refund.

Date of experience: September 29, 2021
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Hello Rowan,
I do sincerely apologize for not being able to provide you the unlock after such a long wait with no results, In my 7 years of running this company this is the first time we have had such a long continuous issue with one service. The internal Audit from the carrier as well as the release of the new phones and now a change in the unlocking policies for the carrier just this month has caused a perfect storm of issues as Carriers are trying to bottleneck the third party unlocking companies like ourselves from getting unlocks available and in a timely manner with the hope to deter companies from trying to unlock them. But we are persistent as well as our Suppliers and hopefully there will be more alternatives if the issue continues to hamper the productivity and success of companies such as ourselves.
Again we are very apologetic we had to refund the purchase and we really hate not being able to supply customers with the service they purchased. Should take 3-8 Banking days (Monday thru Friday, can take up to 10 banking days for international purchases) to appear on account. We will be getting the unlocks for your phone eventually and if your check back with us in 4-6 weeks we would be happy to check and see if they are available AND/OR we can put you in a email list so once a option for your specific phone is available you will be notified via email wth the price, time frame as well as success rate.
Regretfully,

Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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HELP!
September 11, 2021

Waiting over 72 hours for "The Unlocking Company to unlock my phone. Poor customer service, can't get hold of them, no reply from them. Quick to take your money!

Please Theodore don't get me going. Your site don't work and is OFFLINE! All the time.

I WANT A REFUND!

Date of experience: September 11, 2021
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Hello Pieter, i am sorry if you are having trouble contacting us, we contacted you 24 hours ago with the software unlock instructions to the same email chain we have been speaking on, just need to click the link in the email and you can begin the unlock process

Missouri
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Ripoff
September 10, 2021

I submitted an application w/ credit card information. Did receive an email regarding my phone, replied to the email with the pertinent information & received an "unknown recipient" response. Contacted them via their website and never heard back. They advertise a result in 24 hours or less, that was four days ago. Nevertheless, they have been paid. I went to the original vendor of the phone and they fixed it for nothing and told me how they did it, for free.

Date of experience: September 10, 2021
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Hello Roy, You sent a contact us request, an hour after this, and a email 1hr before this, so for the 4th time

Refunded. Sorry wasn’t able to retrieve the unlock for this specific IMEI. Sometimes that happens unfortunately, as every IMEI and phone is different, I am truly sorry for the inconvenience. ***Please give it up to 4-8 business days to show to your account (10 if it’s an international purchase) as that’s how long it takes the merchant account to receive, process, and return the money to your bank. I can re-assure you you’ve been 100% refunded, sometimes it just takes a little longer!*** Thank you again and if you have any questions or concerns or don’t see your refund in the time stated above, please contact us immediately and we’ll look into it for you asap! ALSO If you would like us to put you on the email list so we can inform you of when a service is available please let us know and we can add you ASAP. Take Care.

Pennsylvania
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Unsatisfied
September 10, 2021

On 9/4/21 I paid the 19.99 charge to have a samsung galaxy s20 unlocked. I received an email that stares 1 -48 hours I would receive the Unlocking instructions. As of today, 9/10/21, still no email with the instructions. I have sent an email requesting my money back, no response. Thus company is fraud.

Date of experience: September 10, 2021
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Hello Sandra, the payment was refunded, as it was not able to unlocked, we do not steal money, there is no way to keep a merchant account and allow credit card transactions without refunding payments

Alabama
1 review
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Excellent Company!
June 13, 2021

I was promised a 100% money back guarantee. I was also promised an unlocked phone. I got both! They refunded my money due to a delay that was out of their control and still provided 1st class customer service! Thank you!

Date of experience: June 12, 2021
Theodore H. — TheUnlockingCompany Rep
over a year old

Hello Mark, the unlock was provided and has been confirmed by you that the unlock was correct, because of the delay in the unlock we have also refunded 100% of the purchase and provided the unlock for free