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"3"-The Magic Phone Rip Off

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  • 05-05-2009 12:59pm
    #1
    idontbelieveit
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭


    I have just finished over a year and a half on "3" contract and I was looking at changing operator or maybe going to pay as you go Meteor for a while. I asked 3 to unlock my phone and they are looking for a €25 administration fee to unlock the phone. I have changed providers in the past and I would understand if I was breaking my contract but this is after spending on average of €70 a month on phone bills. It is unbelieveable!! But they are reasonable people they dont charge a fee if you wish to upgrade and sign with them for another year!! Is it worth going to Comreg?


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    Nody
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    They are allowed to charge it, as is any operator so best of luck with Comreg.


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    Columba Rad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 825 ✭✭✭Columba Rad


    idontbelieveit wrote: »
    I have just finished over a year and a half on "3" contract and I was looking at changing operator or maybe going to pay as you go Meteor for a while. I asked 3 to unlock my phone and they are looking for a €25 administration fee to unlock the phone. I have changed providers in the past and I would understand if I was breaking my contract but this is after spending on average of €70 a month on phone bills. It is unbelieveable!! But they are reasonable people they dont charge a fee if you wish to upgrade and sign with them for another year!! Is it worth going to Comreg?
    What is the make and model of the phone?


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    jimbo007
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭jimbo007


    best of luck getting out of your contract at the end of it even after giving them 30 days notice...!! oh and by the way, they'll probably overcharge you at the end by debiting your account by too much, you can get this back by ringing them and waiting 28 days for a refund to come by cheque...

    disaster of a company.


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    #5
    idontbelieveit
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭idontbelieveit


    Nokia E65


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    #6
    idontbelieveit
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭idontbelieveit


    It took nearly 70 dayds numerous phonecall and emails to get out of the contract, hence the year and a half I was with them!!


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    Columba Rad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 825 ✭✭✭Columba Rad


    idontbelieveit wrote: »
    Nokia E65
    I can unlock it for you for €10, drop me a PM if you need details.


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    Rebel021
    Registered Users Posts: 943 ✭✭✭Rebel021


    10 quid for an unlock what a rip,I'm posting this in.......wait a minute never mind


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    darc
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    Rebel021 wrote: »
    10 quid for an unlock what a rip,I'm posting this in.......wait a minute never mind

    My guess is the breakdown of the 10 quid is

    10c to unlock your phone
    €9.90 to know how to do it!:D


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    bladespin
    Registered Users Posts: 7,357 ✭✭✭bladespin


    Ask the new provider to unlock the phone, most can and will.


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    Columba Rad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 825 ✭✭✭Columba Rad


    Rebel021 wrote: »
    10 quid for an unlock what a rip,I'm posting this in.......wait a minute never mind
    darc wrote: »
    My guess is the breakdown of the 10 quid is

    10c to unlock your phone
    €9.90 to know how to do it!:D
    bladespin wrote: »
    Ask the new provider to unlock the phone, most can and will.
    Sticky: ** UNLOCKING FAQ + REQUESTS ** Only post in this thread

    Have a read of that thread, it should diminish any speculation...


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