iPhone Unlock
Unlock Telstra, Optus, Vodafone AU and New Zealand Devices
Australian carriers follow a minimum-period policy for eligible devices, and New Zealand devices report separately. This page covers the AU and NZ listings, including unlock codes for Android.
Last reviewed 2026-10-26
Australian carriers publish a policy allowing unlocking after a minimum period on the network and once the device is paid off. New Zealand carriers are lighter on policy but their records are separate.
Both markets rely heavily on unlock codes for Android and on policy unlocks for iPhone.
Listings by market
- Australia service: the general Australian unlock route where the carrier is not one of the named brands.
- Telstra: a dedicated listing, including a premium not-found variant for records the standard channel cannot locate.
- Optus and Virgin: a combined listing covering iPhone, ZTE, Motorola and Samsung.
- Vodafone AU and One NZ: a code-based listing for iPhone, Samsung, Oppo, ZTE and generic devices.
- Australia / NZ unlock codes: standalone code listings for Samsung, Motorola and generic Android at stated success rates.
Note
The AU/NZ code listings return numeric codes, not policy changes. Confirm the device prompts for a code before buying — some modern Samsung models no longer accept codes.Good to know
- Telstra devices sometimes report as not found on the standard channel; the premium listing exists for that case.
- New Zealand carriers are covered by the AU/NZ combined listings rather than by separate country pages.
- Australian devices often share model numbers with global models, so a TAC lookup is enough to confirm band support.
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Frequently asked questions
How long until an Australian iPhone can be unlocked?
Carrier policy generally requires a minimum period on the network plus a paid-off device. Third-party listings are for devices that fail those conditions.
Do AU unlock codes work on iPhones?
No. iPhone unlock is a policy change. Code listings are for Android and feature phones.
Is a New Zealand iPhone the same as an Australian one?
Hardware is often identical, but the carrier record is separate. Use the AU/NZ listing that matches the carrier shown in the check.
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