How to Unlock Alcatel Modems: Free and Simple

Alcatel modem company creating many portable USB modems with different models like X020, X030x, X060s, X070s, X080s, X100x, X200x, X200s, X210x, X210s, X215s, X220l,X225l, X225s, X228l, X230l etc.. STC, CTC etc are using their modems for customizing.
But if you buy any of these modems (net setter), you cannot use that modem with another SIM card. But if you unlock that modem, then you can use that modem with any network providers’ SIM card like Vodafone, Idea, Reliance, Etisalat, Tata DoCoMo, Aircel, Airtel, China Mobile, América Móvil, Telefónica, Orange, VimpelCom Ltd., MTN Group, Axiata Group Berhad, China Unicom, TeliaSonera, Telenor, Saudi Telecom Company, Tele2, T-Mobile, Idea Cellular, Verizon Wireless, MTS, AT&T Mobility, China Telecom, Telkomsel, Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM), BSNL, PLDT, Maxis Communications, Turkcell, MegaFon, Qtel etc…

It is very simple to unlock Alcatel modems. Just put another SIM card to modem, then modem will ask you an unlock code like RCK, NCK, NSCK or SPCK codes. By entering that unlock code, your modem is free from all locks. Then you can surf internet without any blocks.
Some modem will ask two unlock codes like RCK and NCK codes to unlock.

Example: Unlock Alcatel STC X230l modem:

Ø Connect modem and install built-in software and drivers. See image before unlock (‘Surf’ button disabled).

Ø Plug out and put another SIM to modem and plug-in. 

Ø Now this modem asks RCK code to enter. RCK code entered.

Ø Now again asks NCK code to enter, NCK code entered.

Ø Modem unlocked..!!! ('Surf' button enabled);

Ø After unlock, open ‘Settings’, then, in operators settings, add a new settings. Fill APN (find here), number (common: *99#), name field according to your new SIM card. Activate new setting and connect to internet.

Ø Now connected to internet.

Here you need only unlock code to unlock. Using IMEI number (check on back side of your modem), you can generate unlock code.
Ø Go to this site:  www.jictechnology.co.uk/calculator (copy - paste to your browser's address bar)
Ø Enter IMEI
Ø  Select service as Alcatel Modem.
Ø Select you modem model (Select X228L instead of x230L).
Ø Click on 'Order'.

Ø In above text box, you can see unlock codes you need. Here code 'other' is your RCK code.