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Can Vodafone phone bought in NI work in Republic?

  • 17-08-2009 1:37pm
    #1
    Dopey
    Registered Users Posts: 391 ✭✭


    Is it possible to use a Northern Ireland Vodafone phone in the south with a Republic of Ireland bill pay SIM?


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    No, not without unlocking it anyway. Different network.


  • #3
    Dopey
    Registered Users Posts: 391 ✭✭Dopey


    Karsini wrote: »
    No, not without unlocking it anyway. Different network.

    I've read that most prepay phones are (once they don't have any logos on the boxes) but maybe it's old information.


  • #4
    culabula
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,213 ✭✭✭culabula


    Dopey wrote: »
    I've read that most prepay phones are (once they don't have any logos on the boxes) but maybe it's old information.

    Some are unlocked. Best British network for unlocked phones is O2 UK.


  • #5
    Colmm23
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭Colmm23


    I've bought a british vodafone phone and it worked here, some of the wap and internet settings do need to be changed but as for making and taking calls its fine.
    I have found that an english SIM wont work in an Irish phone though.


  • #6
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    Colmm23 wrote: »
    I've bought a british vodafone phone and it worked here, some of the wap and internet settings do need to be changed but as for making and taking calls its fine.
    I have found that an english SIM wont work in an Irish phone though.
    The phone needs to be unlocked. This is not a given. Check before you buy.


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  • #7
    robbie_998
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,222 ✭✭✭robbie_998


    keep it on the same network and its fine BUT they charge roaming charges


  • #8
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    The OP wants to use a ROI SIM in a UK phone though. He's not asking about using UK SIM + UK phone in ROI.


  • #9
    robbie_998
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,222 ✭✭✭robbie_998


    Random wrote: »
    The OP wants to use a ROI SIM in a UK phone though. He's not asking about using UK SIM + UK phone in ROI.

    ah well then in that case.... no


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