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Carrier Lookup Service

Check your cell phone's network via IMEI

  • Instant & reliable network Checker
  • Simple check before buying or unlocking a phone
  • Valid for iPhone, Samsung, HTC, Huawei...

Find out what carrier your phone belongs to:

  • Essential to unlock some phones.
  • Vital whether you are selling or buying a used phone.
  • The report may include more information like exact model, warranty, blacklist status...
  • Data sourcing from official manufacturer's database.
  • Helpful for reading up on any used smartphone you want to buy.
  • Valid for Samsung, iPhone, LG, HTC, Nokia, Sony... phones
  • Fast, safe, and completely anonymous.

WARNING! This service checks the original carrier of a phone. If you want to unlock it, request your phone unlocking.

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FAQs

Can I check my phone's network carrier?

Yes, if you don't know your phone's original network carrier, we have a fast IMEI checker called IMEI original operator check.

Choose the make/brand of your phone and type the IMEI code, which can be obtained easily by dialing *#06# on the dial pad of your phone. It's easy, effective and totally safe.

Why do I need to know the original network carrier?

If you want to network unlock your phone and you're not sure about its original network carrier, we recommend checking this information beforehand, as we might request it when you place the order.

This information is very important when unlocking the network of a phone.

How much does this check cost?

The price varies depending on the phone maker, and you'll see it on our website when you select your phone brand.

These IMEI carrier checks are not expensive, they are rather low-cost and quick.

Is this service available for all phones?

Some manufacturers do not provide this option, at this time the IMEI check is available for iPhone, Samsung, Nokia, Huawei, LG, HTC, Motorola and Sony Xperia.

If your phone is not in our list, email us so that we can help you find it out.

Does this service damage my phone?

There is nothing to worry about. This service is only an IMEI checker and it does not interfere with your phone in any way; it's totally safe.

What this service does is to run an IMEI carrier check on the manufacturer's databases, so the information is completely reliable and useful if you need to network unlock your device.

Moreover, as we know how important security is for you, you are fully protected with our Security and Protection Certificates.

How long does it take to check my carrier?

These IMEI check services are very quick, and once the order is placed, you'll receive the information by email in just a few minutes. It's as easy as that! You can also keep track of your request at any time.

What if I don't receive the information?

In the unlikely event that the information requested for your IMEI can not be obtained, this IMEI check service is covered by the money-back guarantee.

Does this service unlock my phone?

This is an IMEI carrier check only, which means it will provide you information on the original network of your phone, but does not unlock it.

With the information regarding the original carrier of your phone you can later request the network unlock, indicating the device make/model, country and carrier of origin and your email address.

Why unlock your phone with doctorSIM?

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REPUTATION

The recommended method by the phone manufacturers and network providers.

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The simple, fast, safe and legal way to unlock your phone.

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This method is permanent and doesn’t void your phone’s warranty.

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Your phone never has to leave your side.

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Continue using your phone during the unlocking process.

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SUPPORT

First-class customer support available 24 hours a day by telephone, chat and e-mail.

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VERSATILE

You will be able to use your phone with any network provider in the world.

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EXPERIENCE

Backed by over 5 million successful unlockings to date.

Other useful IMEI Checks
FREE Blacklist Check

Check if your phone has been blacklisted in our proprietary database. Limited query.

FREE Blacklist Check
Premium Blacklist Check

Get your comprehensive Blacklist report from the GSMA Assoc within minutes. Detailed country and carrier information included.

Premium Blacklist Check
Locked Status (only iPhone)

Verify if your iPhone is locked or not before placing your unlocking order.

Locked Status (only iPhone)
Unlock Eligibility (only iPhone from Sprint)

Find out if your phone can be unlocked.
Recommended before buying a used phone.

Unlock Eligibility (only iPhone from Sprint)
Unlock Eligibility (only iPhone)

Find out if your phone can be unlocked.
Recommended before buying a used phone.

Unlock Eligibility (only iPhone)
Unlock Eligibility

Find out if your phone can be unlocked.
Recommended before buying a used phone.

Unlock Eligibility
iCloud Status (only iPhone)

Perform this check before you decide to buy or network unlock an iPhone.

iCloud Status (only iPhone)
Mi Account Xiaomi Status (only Xiaomi)

Find out if the Xiaomi Mi Account is on.
Quick and official Xiaomi check.

Mi Account Xiaomi Status (only Xiaomi)
Warranty Status

Find out the warranty's expiry date and tech support eligibility.

Warranty Status
Identify Model (FREE)

Check if your phone has been blacklisted in our proprietary database. Limited query.

Identify Model (FREE)
UNLOCK

Find out the warranty's expiry date and tech support eligibility.

HTC Chequeo Operador
UNLOCK

Find out the warranty's expiry date and tech support eligibility.

Huawei Chequeo Operador
UNLOCK

Find out the warranty's expiry date and tech support eligibility.

iPhone Chequeo Operador
UNLOCK

Find out the warranty's expiry date and tech support eligibility.

LG Chequeo Operador
UNLOCK

Find out the warranty's expiry date and tech support eligibility.

Motorola Chequeo Operador
UNLOCK

Find out the warranty's expiry date and tech support eligibility.

Nokia Chequeo Operador
UNLOCK

Find out the warranty's expiry date and tech support eligibility.

Samsung Chequeo Operador
UNLOCK

Find out the warranty's expiry date and tech support eligibility.

Sony Xperia Chequeo Operador