If I buy a second-hand iPhone that is locked on EE, can I unlock it so that I can use on my 3 contract?

Looking to buy a new handset to replace my old stolen one. I've found one that is listed as being locked on EE, but my contract isn't with them. Can I get it unlocked in any way? I have the IEMI number if that helps to make sure it's not also a stolen phone.

Only EE can authorize the unlcok so you would need to verify it with them as nobody here would know.

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