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Thinking to buy a new phone but not sure where to buy.

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  • 25-07-2012 11:07pm
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    kk887
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭


    I am using 087 topup for over 10 years...and will not use any billpay...

    I will be travel to other country that will use sim card so dont want to use a region lock phone...

    Anyway long story short, what is the best method to buy a new phone? retail shop? online shop? ebay? amz?



    Sorry for my English.


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    ballooba
    Registered Users Posts: 6,315 ✭✭✭ballooba


    Phones are operator locked rather than region locked. If you have had it ten years then you should be able to get a free unlock code from your operator.


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    kk887
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭kk887


    ballooba wrote: »
    Phones are operator locked rather than region locked. If you have had it ten years then you should be able to get a free unlock code from your operator.
    sorry, can you give a bit more detail about getting the free unlock code? thanks


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    ballooba
    Registered Users Posts: 6,315 ✭✭✭ballooba


    kk887 wrote: »
    ballooba wrote: »
    Phones are operator locked rather than region locked. If you have had it ten years then you should be able to get a free unlock code from your operator.
    sorry, can you give a bit more detail about getting the free unlock code? thanks
    Call Vodafone, if they are your operator, (087 means nothing with regard to your operator) and ask for the device unlock code.


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