If I factory reset my 3GS will I be able to use it on any network?

Hi guys, first time I've been on here,
Basically I want to use my 3GS on a different network, by factory resetting will this allow this to happen or is it not as straight forward as this, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks.

Factory resetting has absolutely nothing to do with a phone's locked or unlocked status.  All factory resetting does is wipe all user data off the iPhone.
If a phone was sold as unlocked, it can be used with another carrier.
If a phone is locked to a particular carrier, only that carrier can unlock the phone.  Not all carriers (NONE in the USA) provide unlocking.

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