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UNLOCK REPORT - HTC HERO

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* Your phone: HTC Hero

* Your country: United Kingdom

* Your network: Orange

* Your IMEI: ###############

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WHAT IS HTC HERO UNLOCKING?

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* Orange phones are usually locked by Orange

* This means they can only be used on Orange

* Unlocking enables you to use any compatible network

* We have 5 different options to unlock your HTC Hero

* Keep reading to find out more...

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WHY UNLOCK YOUR HTC HERO?

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* Choose any network, giving you freedom to use the best value provider

* Use foreign SIM cards when roaming, save on extortionate roaming costs

* Once unlocked to all networks you can sell it to anyone, and make more money

* Swap SIM cards at different times, get the best value tariff

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HOW DO I UNLOCK MY HTC HERO?

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Option 1

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Unlock your phone with a Orange unlock code

* Price: Sometimes free depending on your account status

* Difficulty: As easy as dialling a phone number

* Time: Can be instantly (dependant on Orange)

- Phone Orange customer services

- Ask for an unlock code to use foreign SIM cards in your HTC

- Orange should be able to provide the unlock code

- Price is dependent on your account status

- You may need to pay the unlock code fee up front

- Your unlock code will be sent to you either by post, email or SMS

Option 2

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Unlock your phone at a local independent dealer or market stall

* Price: Small charge (dependant on the retailer)

* Difficulty: Medium

* Time: Instantly in store

- Find them using your online / telephone directory

- Ask them to unlock your HTC Hero, locked to Orange in United Kingdom

- Get your HTC unlocked in store using special hardware

- Ensure you back up all your settings and critical data

- You can usually negotiate the price

- The work can be done instantly - while you wait

Option 3

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Unlock your phone with an online retailer's unlock code

* Price: Sometimes free (dependant on the retailer)

* Difficulty: As easy as dialling a phone number

* Time: From instantly to several weeks

- Use a search engine to locate an online retailer

- Ensure they guarantee an unlock code is available

- Order the unlock code online

- Wait for the unlock code to arrive (can take several weeks)

- Can be sent by email, SMS or even over the phone

Option 4

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Unlock your phone with online unlock software downloads

* Price: Free (subject to availability)

* Difficulty: Can be technically challenging

* Time: Instant download

- Search for the latest unlock software

- Download & install the software

- Software usually generates an unlock code to enter into the keypad

- Alternatively unlock directly with the phones original USB cable

- Get free technical support online

Option 5

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Unlock your phone with your own unlock clip or unlock box

* Price: Most expensive option (clips usually cheaper than boxes)

* Difficulty: Can be technically challenging

* Time: Instantly once you have the equipment

- Use a search engine to find a suitable online retailer

- Search for HTC Hero unlock clips and/or unlock box

- Order the hardware online

- Get free technical support on the manufacturers website

- Option for additional paid support with many online stores

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