HT201328 How to unlock iphone before you get a new sim card?

I read the article on unlocking the iphone 4, and got permission from the carrier to unlock it.  But the instruction assume you already have a 2nd / diferent sim card.  How do you unlock the iphone before you get a new sim card?  I.e, as in unlocking it before going overseas where you will purchase a country specific sim card? 
Thanks,
Bobj.

I restored my AT&T locked iPhone without a different sim, & got the congratulations screen. So, do this:
1. Sync your phone to create a current backup.
2. When finished, hit the "Restore" button.
3. When done, you should get the "Congratulations" screen.
4. If you do, restore your phone from the backup you made when you started.
5. Sync your content back to your phone.
That's it. You're done.

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