How to use unlock code for iPhone 4s

I finished my contract with Virgin Mobile USA and requested that they unlock my iPhone 4S so I can use it with other carriers. Virgin processed the unlocking, they provided me an "unlock code" and told me that I need to provide that code to my new carrier to finalize the unlock process. I have taken it to ATT, Verizon and have asked other carriers, and none of them know how to use the unlock code. I have restored my iPhone via iTunes to try and see if the unlock would go through, but had no luck. I've unlocked other iPhones in the past with other operators, but have never needed a code... Can someone help me? Thanks!

I have the same problem. I did the 'update' which deleted ALL of my information. I could not even turn my phone on. I eventually restored my phone, because I had synced EVERYTHING before trying to to the update. SOMEHOW, in spite of making 100% that my contact button was selected in the sync, when I restored and then went to the last sync, none of my contacts were there. It is disgusting that in 2012, Apple has not figured out how to do something as simple as resotre contacts as many times as I plug the phone into my computer...
Many of my contacts are in third world countries, and do not have email. I have lost their contact forever. It is very saddening and frustrating. Iphone sees fit to keep pictures/music/and stupid game apps before keeping CONTACTS?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? SOOOOOOoooooooooo very disappointing Apple.
If I had known how unreliable Apple was before attemping what seemed like a simple 'upgrade', I would have NEVER done the upgrade. My phone was fine before, but I figured, oh you know, it will not hurt to do the upgrade. I could have written all of the numbers down BUT the site said (yes I did check before) that as long as you sync, if something goes wrong, you can go back to the last sync.
NOT TRUE!!!
Disgusted.

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An Apple customer for 10 years, phones and computers.
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Defiled:
I did sign a two year contract and completed that contract. The 3gs is no longer in service. My daughter is going overseas to protect you and your family. I was attempting to find a way for her to have a reliable phone that could offer her some connection with home as she travels through the middle east. She travels in missions all over.
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Sorry, just upset about my daughter heading over there, boots on the ground, and just pray she will be safe. Would have liked to facetime her while she is in the airports and in specific areas allowed for that.
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