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Direct Unlocks has a rating of 3.9 stars from 3,302 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Direct Unlocks most frequently mention great service, sim card, and time frame. Direct Unlocks ranks 1st among Unlocked Phones sites.

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 75.3%
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Top Positive Review

“Very easy timely and effective.”

Greg W.
9/14/24

Direct Unlock provided excellent service! They unlocked my phone quickly and efficiently, delivering results in less time than expected. The process was smooth and hassle-free, with great customer support throughout. I highly recommend them for anyone needing a fast and reliable phone unlocking service. Absolutely worth it!

Top Critical Review

“Absolutely pathetic.”

Nate A.
9/17/24

Took over 20 DAYS to unlock! And spent the 100 to get it unlocked immediately. And bc of the longest waiting time. I now have unlocked my phone for no reason. So direct unlock wasted my time and my money. Sent multiple emails stating that the almost month wait was too much, and wanted a refund but was declined! 0/10. Had to put one star just to even write this review but that's the only reason I put one star. Highly disappointed and definitely not satisfied.

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Thumbnail of user michellew89
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November 5th, 2015
Verified purchase

Website is very user friendly, fast, simple. Only downside I feel that this site is very expensive for a phone unlock

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October 29th, 2015
Verified purchase

Very good service, but be more specific about the time to take to conduct the unlock, my took 3 weeks :(

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June 12th, 2020
Verified purchase

Simple *BEWARE* DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. This company is a total *RIP OFF* do not believe a word of their advertisement? It is totally misleading, (MASSIVE HIDDEN CHARGES)
I paid there asking fee around £20 to unlock my phone as they promised within 48hours, SIX weeks later my phone is still not unlocked now they have sent me a e/mail wanting a further £32.99 to complete the unlock total cost £50 RIP OFF BEWARE, Also they do not refund your initial payment, RIP OFF, RIP OFF, RIP OFF. ONE OF THEM PERSONAL WORST EXPERIENCES EVER, you know the feeling, I will not pay the extra £32.99 and my phone is still locked GUTTED. Ps, REFUND MY INITIAL PAYMENT IN FULL IMMEDIATELY.

Of course Direct Unlocks don't like the truth being told, neither will they do what 99% of all other company do, look after every customer and refund me personally as I have requested, so this is currently their response, (Direct Unlocks reported this review 04.17.2020 10:50 for violating Trustpilot guidelines.) But it is 100% TRUE

I am very glad to see that this company is now receiving the feedback it deserves, NEGATIVE, they say you reap what you sow, I say to Luke you may be hiding, BUT WE SEE YOU CLEARLY NOW.

So I will ask again nicely,
Dear Luke, please refund my pre-order payment immediately as you misled me with your advertisement completely.
Kind regards
Robert Stockwin
Director
Robert Matthew Lighting, just hope it works.

Reason I chose this business:

Because of their advertizement.

Reason I chose this product:

Because of their discription.

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July 27th, 2016
Verified purchase

Im sorry for late to inform this issues to you,
Before I was informed to your system but nothing respons for that.
I HAVE some problem of my unlock delay.

Order ID:
*******
Order Status:
Description:
Official Factory Unlock for ************** (iPhone 5S) locked to KDDI Japan
Amount:
£64.99

Cardholder Name:
Rizkiedysaputro
Address:
Takahama shi yashiki cho 1-1-16
City:
Takahama shi
Postcode:
444-1331

At 12 MAY I send the IMEI unlock by IMEI provider kddi au but actually comes from docomo provider. Apologize for any data entry errors are given. Please help over this issue. That imei **************

But now the condition is not compatible with any provider.

Actually before unlock condition from DOCOMO but after unlock, after one weeks later was changed to kddi provider.

Please help for this

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1 review
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December 5th, 2015
Verified purchase

Finally unlocked my phone over a week later! No feedback or response from customer service, phone just kept ringing and no reply to my emails.

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May 24th, 2016
Verified purchase

I thought the service was very quick and well worth the money I'll definitely be using it again in the future very pleased over all

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September 6th, 2021

They don't unlock phones. They just take money. You required to make a "final" payment which is declined. Then they make off with your funds.

Tip for consumers:
Avoid

Products used:
None, they stole my money.

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October 27th, 2015
Verified purchase

It was productive. I will refer it to anyone. Might takes a minute to unlock if its locked with a certain company but it'll work!

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August 15th, 2023
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Come up as £20 then ended up charging me £50! Took over a week. I tried to cancel and asked them to stop it and refund me and they ignored 3 emails!

Absolutely shocking! No response what sk ever. Complete rip off!

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September 7th, 2023
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I just love this it take time but it work I like it you can try if your phone is locked with any network

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April 15th, 2024
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Recomiendo ampliamente este servicio de desbloqueo ya que es muy rápido y eficiiente no demoran prácticamente nada en contestar tus peticiones, se recomienda

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Customer Service R. – Direct Unlocks Rep

Hola Mario, ¡Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras y por recomendar nuestro servicio de desbloqueo! Estamos encantados de saber que encontró el proceso rápido y eficiente. Si tienes más teléfonos para desbloquear en el futuro o si tus amigos necesitan un servicio confiable, no dudes en usar o mencionar Desbloqueos Directos. Su satisfacción es nuestra principal prioridad y estamos aquí para ayudarle con cualquier solicitud que pueda tener. ¡Gracias nuevamente por escogernos! Un cordial saludo, Carlota.

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October 24th, 2015
Verified purchase

It was my first time doing an online unlock but this was a fantastic service and I highly recommend it.

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December 4th, 2015
Verified purchase

I am very pleased with how it all went took couple days longer than expected but overall I'm very pleased

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April 18th, 2020
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Unlocked my Samsung S9 after 17 hours. Didn't respond to my emails so had to visit a phone unlocking shop

Reason I chose this business:

Said fast and cheap

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February 12th, 2020

11 months and my ipad still locked on Apple ID

Why no action... no reply to numerous emails... no refund

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December 8th, 2015
Verified purchase

It took a few days but I got an email through and it worked straight away, I would definetly use this website again!

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December 13th, 2020

PLEASE READ TO THE END - DO NOT USE DIRECT UNLOCKS AKA UNLOCKS DIRECT
I have not received the service, instead I was asked to pay an additional £30. I have reported this as fraud to my bank. There is nothing mentioned that the customer doesn't pay for unlock but for pre-unlock itself. Strangest thing happened - I received their email saying: "Thanks for requesting an explanation of our purchase process. On the Order Summary page on our website (prior to payment) it states the final unlocking payment required (see attached image). However, I did not request an explanation, this tells me that they know there is nothing on their website telling customers the unlock is not going to take place unless they pay double. See reviews.co.uk. They call themselves UNLOCK DIRECT or DIRECT UNLOCKS. Its the same company. On my bank statement it says NSX*UNLOCK DIRECT. After complaining to them, I get a standard reply saying I only paid for pre-unlock. Also they said they are going to fully refund customers if they unlock the phone elsewhere. I had it unlocked free of charge directly by the operator (I wish I knew before that I the original operator can do that for me), sent them the information which they can verify as they have a tracking system in place, but instead I get yet another standard email. DO NOT USE THESE SCAMMERS! IT IS A FRAUDELENT COMPANY!

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April 26th, 2024
Verified purchase

Je recommande cette cité le meilleur pour tous le problème de téléphone de desbloquear
Merci beaucoup

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Customer Service R. – Direct Unlocks Rep

Cher Luis Gonzalez, C'est merveilleux d'avoir de vos nouvelles et nous sommes ravis de savoir que vous nous avez choisis pour vos besoins de déverrouillage de l'iPhone 13 Pro Max. Comme le statut de votre commande indique « Déverrouillage terminé », il semble que nous ayons réussi à vous aider avec votre demande. Nous sommes heureux d'avoir pu vous aider et espérons que votre iPhone est désormais pleinement opérationnel sur le réseau de votre choix. Nous apprécions vraiment vos commentaires positifs et votre recommandation. Cela signifie beaucoup pour nous. Si nous pouvons vous aider pour autre chose, ou si vous avez des amis ou de la famille qui ont besoin de services de déverrouillage, n'hésitez pas à les contacter ou à les diriger vers notre site Web directunlocks.com. Profitez de votre iPhone nouvellement déverrouillé et merci de faire confiance à notre service! Cordialement, Charlotte

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November 9th, 2015
Verified purchase

First you ask 20 and customers doesn't know that you ask 70 more later it should say clearly in the beginning how much it cost the whole process

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February 18th, 2022

They got me for $37.00 don't let them get you Call your credit card and get your money back! Note if they don't take Paypal it's a SCAM!

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December 27th, 2015
Verified purchase

Great service, item unlocked fully in time frame, great communication through process, would recommend,

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November 13th, 2023
Verified purchase
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They charge me $99.00 and it is been more than a week and still not been unlocked. No emails no nothing, I think I was a fraud victim.

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Perfecto el servicio
October 7th, 2023
Verified site experience
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July 31st, 2023
Verified purchase

I paid for my phone to be unblocked, with an initial small amount. After the first payment ($28.99) the company sent me to a page that said "My process was ongoing, and but they would require more money". So far without provided the promised service of unlocking, at this point, they promised to unlock with a further "$45". I paid the extra $45 they asked for, considering at this point that $73.99 would be worth the hassle. After both payments total I have been waiting for phone to be unlocked and no news... for 3 days.

*****Update! --Total Scam.
I waited 3 days for my phone to be unlocked, and as my bank payment cleared, they reached out with a "your phone is not possible to unlock this device with a remote unlock code via IMEI." This is sent to me AFTER their website clearly and unambiguously labeled my phone as model and company in their website, and they promised to unlock immediately after each payment. After Payments were made, they asked for 2-3 days... and after, they said I need a remote technician (see automated reply below from their company fyi).

Now, they "acredited" me $45 USD, and they are charging me $220 USD (minus $45, so $175 USD) to have a live technician unlock my phone. This would mean, they want a total of $203.99 for the service.
I can easily go to sites that will get me this done for $160 USD with no bull, and no wait. However, this company has failed to keep their promise, and has taken 3 day of my overseas vacation, where I am unable to communicate because of the current wait.

I consider my money lost.

Here is the IMEI Number: **************
(as proof of my review)

I will update/edit my review and update if anything changes. As of July 4th (3 days after original review) they did not follow up with their promise, and want to take more money from me.

EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED.

Tip for consumers:
I will definitely update my review upon provided service by company. Company wants more money, and still has not followed up with their promises or their commitments.

Products used:
Unlocking my phone from Boost mobile Services. S22 Samsung.

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July 3rd, 2023

It's not okay when they charge you 28 and then 45 and now they want to charge me 280 dollars

Don't falll for this

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November 5th, 2015
Verified purchase

Done exactly what they said they were going to do They unlock my phone
Excellent service will recommend to anyone who has this problem

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