I have a motorola that is asking me for a subsidy password? how can i fix this problem?

To get rid of that message you need to take the following steps.

1. Obtain a Subsidy Password, also know as an IMEI unlock code. The Motorola subsidy password is an 8 digit code that unlocks your phone for use with other cellular providers. Search Google for Motorola Unlock Codes for a list of retailers. Codes are usually provided within 48 hours, and cost around $30.
2. *Most providers will not issue the unlock code after your account has been inactive for more that 90 days. They says it is because your account info goes into a "read only" status, and they cannot retrieve the number any longer.*
3. Enter the IMEI code into the phone. To enter the IMEI code into the phone, all you need to do is insert a SIM card from a different network to the one that your phone is locked to. This will prompt the phone to display "enter subsidy password". Just enter the 8 digit code, and your Motorola phone is unlocked.