The first step to unlocking a Verizon phone is to know if your phone is locked to a carrier. Most carriers have a locking period of six months. Then, you need to check if your phone is locked by another carrier. If you have an active service plan with a particular carrier, you can request a free unlock by dialing *611. You can also apply to military members if you're deployed outside the coverage area. In addition, some phones may have special rules for people in the military. In order to unlock a Verizon phone, you need to enter the IMEI number of the phone into a service. The IMEI number is the identifier for every mobile device. You can also visit priorityunlock.com to unlock your phone.