is it worth the hassle?

avfc1874

hi want to buy a new phone,prob xpreria or galaxy. and like the deals on the 48 network. can i buy the phone i like get someone to unlock it and then change over to 48, or does that sound to simple and is it too much hassle. thanks

thegreatiam

or buy an unlocked phone

avfc1874

thegreatiam wrote: »

or buy an unlocked phone

where or who would i buy one from

avfc1874

thegreatiam wrote: »

or buy an unlocked phone

where or who would i buy one from

thegreatiam

amazon, any phone vendor. just go to a non network shop.

avfc1874

thegreatiam wrote: »

amazon, any phone vendor. just go to a non network shop.

thanks for advice,don't want to appear stupid,:rolleyes: but... i have never seen a non network shop, and could you trust, to buy one off amazon.

fleet

Amazon
Expansys
Ebay (carefully)
DX.com (read the reviews, accept the import duty)

Any of the shops along Moore St. (Dublin)

Heck, even Powercity.

whomitconcerns

carphone warehouse!

thegreatiam

avfc1874 wrote: »

thanks for advice,don't want to appear stupid,:rolleyes: but... i have never seen a non network shop, and could you trust, to buy one off amazon.

yes, just choose a reputable seller.

moore street dublin for non network phone there are loads of shops there. and not just amazon online, there are plenty of sellers doing unbranded phones.

rab!dmonkey

Mobileshop.eu

thegreatiam

whomitconcerns wrote: »

carphone warehouse!

would still be network locked tho.

whomitconcerns

nope they sell sim free handsets also (unless thats changed). Anywway find a way and get a nexus 4..best phone by miles and its sim free

avfc1874

thegreatiam wrote: »

yes, just choose a reputable seller.

moore street dublin for non network phone there are loads of shops there. and not just amazon online, there are plenty of sellers doing unbranded phones.

sorry for being a nuisance:o, but i've seen nokia xperia sim free in argos e87, galaxy y e65. if i bought one of these and got a 48 network sim, would the phone work thanks

Heart Break Kid

thegreatiam wrote: »

would still be network locked tho.

Some are but most are not , it's the luck of the draw , as far as cpw staff are concerned they are locked, if you get a SIM free one, good for you.

thegreatiam

avfc1874 wrote: »

sorry for being a nuisance:o, but i've seen nokia xperia sim free in argos e87, galaxy y e65. if i bought one of these and got a 48 network sim, would the phone work thanks

if its not locked to a network then any sim will work.
Sim free means will take any sim.

rab!dmonkey

Is there any way to find out if a phone is locked without trying out SIMs from a different network?

StaticNoise

Well, OP, I'm selling my Sony Xperia S handset as I have got a work phone. I'm selling it for far less than I paid, along with accessories, and fully unlocked.

PM for details. You can see that I'm active on Boards and (hopefully seem) reputable.