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do o2 retail lock their prepay phones?

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  • 31-08-2011 1:37pm
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    flodis79
    Registered Users Posts: 1,820 ✭✭✭


    tempted to buy the new xperia mini at 179.99. heard that their first batches of new phones usually are unlocked?

    thanks


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    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,220 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    i wouldnt say so. They'd lose to much money


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    Kristopherus
    Registered Users Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    If you buy through Carfonewarehouse, you stand a better chance of the phone being unlocked.


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    KrisW
    Registered Users Posts: 389 ✭✭KrisW


    Where there's supply problems at launch, you'll sometimes get unlocked phones as the manufacturer uses SIM-free stock to fill demand. My N8 was bought under an eMobile contract shortly after launch, but is actually SIM-free. Later phones are network-locked.

    For something that's been on the market elsewhere, and is just new to Ireland, or new to the network, there's very little chance.

    Don't make it a factor in your decision.


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