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A SIM lock, simlock, network lock, carrier lock or (master) subsidy lock is a technical restriction built into GSM and CDMA mobile phones by mobile phone manufacturers for use by service providers to restrict the use of these phones to specific countries and/or networks. This is in contrast to a phone (retrospectively called SIM-free or unlocked) that…
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a one way hash or trapdoor function | instance of | typically by an algorithm | 0.80 | text |
| Samsung | instance of | For various big brands | 0.80 | text |
| Motorola there is no algorithm but just a random code generator where the unlock codes are programmed in the phone itself | instance of | For various big brands | 0.80 | text |
| then saved in a big database managed by the manufacturer | instance of | For various big brands | 0.80 | text |
| exporting the box-broken phones to other countries | instance of | some businesses are also engaging in illegal activities | 0.80 | text |
| to sell as grey market goods without paying import duties | instance of | some businesses are also engaging in illegal activities | 0.80 | text |
| Nokia | instance of | For some brands | 0.80 | text |
| Samsung various services also offer special remote-unlocking software with instructions | instance of | For some brands | 0.80 | text |
| where a cable is needed to remove the SIM lock at home | instance of | For some brands | 0.80 | text |
| SIM lock | related to Australia | In Australia | 0.60 | section |
| SIM lock | related to Australia | SIM/Network Lock | 0.60 | section |
| SIM lock | related to Australia | Almost | 0.60 | section |
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