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iphone 5s questions

  • 08-12-2015 2:32pm
    #1
    spannerism
    Registered Users Posts: 267 ✭✭


    Hi folks,

    I'm looking to buy an iphone 5s as a Christmas present.

    Option 1:
    Sim free @ €519 from apple site


    Option 2:
    Sim locked from three.ie (pre pay upgrade)

    Question 1:
    Sim locked is the cheaper option from three.ie. If I was to buy it from three .ie, can I get it unlocked from a website or some store (non jail break)?
    I would like to put a tesco mobile sim card into it.

    Question 2:
    Does anyone know the best price for a sim free iphone 5S (non refurbished) from the good website or bricks/mortar store?


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  • #2
    guil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,497 ✭✭✭✭guil


    You will probably have to pay three to unlock it because as far as I know no one but three can unlock them, there's plenty of unlocks available for other networks though.


  • #3
    kcsembos
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭kcsembos


    spannerism wrote: »
    Hi folks,

    I'm looking to buy an iphone 5s as a Christmas present.

    Option 1:
    Sim free @ €519 from apple site


    Option 2:
    Sim locked from three.ie (pre pay upgrade)

    Question 1:
    Sim locked is the cheaper option from three.ie. If I was to buy it from three .ie, can I get it unlocked from a website or some store (non jail break)?
    I would like to put a tesco mobile sim card into it.

    Question 2:
    Does anyone know the best price for a sim free iphone 5S (non refurbished) from the good website or bricks/mortar store?

    Your best bet is to get it unlocked. The only good option of purchasing an online unlock for iPhones does only Vodafone and Meteor for Ireland, and it's a bit dire.

    I currently have no clue as to where exactly you can find it the cheapest, but I suggest you look around in stores like PcWorld, Argos, Carphone Warehouse etc. And have a look on adverts and DoneDeal. You might be able to get a new 5S (slim chance, but possible) and pay less for it.
    As a 5S owner, I suggest that you go for a new one, factory unlocked, but look at all the options available.
    One more tip: if you plan on putting many apps and songs, as well as many photos and videos, try to go for a 32GB version.


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