Choosing a cell phone carrier, the right type of phone, and the right operating system can be a daunting task that may completely turn you off form even purchasing a cell phone. You may find the phone you like but it’s provided by the carrier you don’t want to do business with. To solve the problem some users attempt to unlock their cell phones to use with the carrier of their choosing.

Don’t expect the carriers to be willing to unlock the phone for you. Though courts have ruled ...