Can I root my Sprint LG G Pad 7.0 by rooting it? Or how can I sim unlock it for free?

[Android Central Question]

I received the tablet as a gift and have been trying to sim unlock it

 

[belodion]

Rooting will not unlock. There are no safe free methods. Sprint may help.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Here's more information about Sprint's unlock policy: https://www.sprint.com/en/support/solutions/device/faqs-about-unlocking-your-sprint-device.html