Mobile phones (smartphones) purchased with a subscription from the operators of canister, most of the time they are blocked in the network. Coded.
This network usage limitation is valid for smartphones and iPhone purchased at special prices, come to the package and with a subscription. Most of the time, the higher price of the subscription decreases from the price of the device. In case Orange Romania, there is also a system of monthly installments through which a device can be bought. Installments that can be paid together with subscription invoice.
Those who bought an iPhone at "pret special” with a subscription from Orange, they have / had the possibility to unlock the terminal at the end of the contract period, in exchange for the amount of approx 10 Euro. Decoding before the end of the contractual period, it costs almost 86 Euros, and the process can be done easily and quickly online.
"Unlocking cost information
To unlock this phone, you will be charged 410.0 Ron with VAT included, which you will pay in the next step with your bank card.”
We also have good news. Starting with the end of February 2020, iPhone owners can request to unlock their devices for free.
How can we decode an iPhone for free at Orange (iPhone Network Unlock)
Starting with February 21, 2020, the customers Orange who choose to install an eSIM profile on iPhones compatible with this technology, benefit from free decoding of the device, regardless of how it was purchased.
After installing the first profile e.g on iPhone, the decoding process will be done automatically, without any action from the client. He will receive an SMS by which he will be informed in this regard.
If you already have an eSIM profile installed, you will have to go to one Orange Shop or Care Center, where you can request decoding.
iPhone terminals compatible with eSIM technology are: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Most likely, this policy will also apply to eSIM compatible smartphones. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20+ 4G, Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 4G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Samsung Fold.
Hello, when removing the profile later, does the phone remain decoded?