Attractions of unlocking in the UK

[mmoosa]

If I get a locked vodafone iPhone from another country where voda is the official carrier, will it work with a vodafone sim card from the uk without any unlocking or activation?

 

[davem7]

If I get a locked vodafone iPhone from another country where voda is the official carrier, will it work with a vodafone sim card from the uk without any unlocking or activation?

Almost certainly not. For example, phones locked to Orange in France will not work on the Orange network over here because the operator codes are different, even if the provider is not.

 

[mmoosa]

Almost certainly not. For example, phones locked to Orange in France will not work on the Orange network over here because the operator codes are different, even if the provider is not.

oh ok, thanks, that helps

 

[sk8mash]

you are missing the fact that some people are tied into contracts with other networks, and have good deals elsewhere.

I am with vodafone on a 12 month contract - £10 per month, stop the clock minutes, unlimited data. Everything I want/need for £10 per month - i've been with them for a while and pushed for the best sim only deal I could get!

First I was worried the 3g iphone would be difficult to unlock because of not being able to get it without activating it. Now i'm not so worried, with o2 saying you can buy it online.

Can you point me to your £10 contract. Im failing to find it here:

http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/mobile-phones/pay-monthly/price-plans/

 

[senorFunkyPants]

Those FAQS are ancient (2002). They are from OFTEL (who preceded OFCOM).

There is more up to date Ofcom stuff I've read recently but it didn't come to light in a quick search.

Until the iPhone section on the O2 site was recently updated, it stated that in order to continue using the iPhone after the 18 month contract period ended you would need to take out another contract. OFCOM have no problem with this apparently.

The fact that its been removed says something.

 

[phalewhale]

There is more up to date Ofcom stuff I've read recently but it didn't come to light in a quick search.

If you find something be sure to post back.

The fact that its been removed says something.

That may just be because of the new iPhone though... But it will be interesting to see what it says when it is released. I for one would love to see it unlocked from the get go.

I asked earlier if anyone knows when the exclusivity deal with O2 will end but no one has come through yet.