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Does a phone from vodafone uk work in republic?

  • 30-10-2009 2:22pm
    #1
    LittleLebowski
    Registered Users Posts: 180 ✭✭


    Does anyone know if I bought a phone in a vodafone shop in Newry would it just automatically work in dublin or would I have to pay more for sim free?


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    Mimikyu
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  • #3
    LittleLebowski
    Registered Users Posts: 180 ✭✭LittleLebowski


    The Nokia 5800. They are €240 here and about €200 up in newry.Goin up for xmas.Where would I get it unlocked and how much?Prob not worth the hassle.


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    Mimikyu
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  • #5
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    LittleLebowski wrote: »
    Prob not worth the hassle.

    They might be unlocked already. A lot of phones sold in the UK and NI come unlocked. Varies from providers, you dont need to buy from vodafone if your on vodafone. You can buy t-mobile, orange etc whichever is cheapest and which has an unlocked handset. Ask the guys instore and they will help you.


  • #6
    flodis79
    Registered Users Posts: 1,820 ✭✭✭flodis79


    Get it simfree instead, you get a phone without any network logos and firmware lockdowns.


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  • #7
    LittleLebowski
    Registered Users Posts: 180 ✭✭LittleLebowski


    I didnt know diferent stores did them unlocked.Thats good news. Thanks for the info.


  • #8
    muffinhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 532 ✭✭✭muffinhead


    LittleLebowski wrote: »
    I didnt know diferent stores did them unlocked.Thats good news. Thanks for the info.

    Most of Carphone Warehouse's phones are unlocked and unbranded - you can find them at The Quays in Newry. You could buy a pay as you go 5800 for £209.95 (including compulsory £10 top up). Here are the prices:

    http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/choose-tariff/NOKIA-5800-XPRESSMUSIC/PPAY/NEW


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