subsidy pass

phone says - enter subsidy pass---is this the same as an unlock code?will putting in unlock code sort the phone out?thanks...

What is the specific model of your mobile phone.? The term Subsidy Password is used by Motorola and other handset manufacturers to refer to the 8-digit (or 16-digit code for newer phones such as the Motorola K1) unlock code necessary to remove the operator lock (also known as subsidy lock) from cell phones.
So, If your mobile is one among the Motorola model, Yes it is asking for a network unlock code. You can get the unlock code either from the respective network provider or from any trusted vendor online. For example, You can get the unlock code from http://www.simpleunlocking.com/motorola/rs16wp8/ at low cost with easy unlocking instructions. All the best mate.

could you specify in more detail.