If your carrier refuses (e.g., you are traveling and cannot call them), pay a reputable service like UnlockBase ($15–$25). You give them your IMEI and model; they return a working code in 24 hours. No calculator required.
The Huawei 16-digit unlock code calculator is a relic of an older era of mobile technology. While it remains a useful utility for unlocking older USB dongles and legacy routers, it is largely obsolete for modern smartphones and recent MiFi devices.