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Will PAYG phone be tied to a network?

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  • 03-11-2013 6:31pm
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    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,686 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi,

    This is probably a stupid question, but if I buy a PAYG mobile off Meteor will I have to be with them for a certain time or have to spend a certain amount of credit before I can use the phone with another network?


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    coylemj
    Registered Users Posts: 25,361 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    Typically for PAYG you will have to spend a set amount of money before they will give you the unlock code, with billpay it's time based. The alternative is to buy a SIM-free phone (you own it outright from day one but it will cost more) and then buy a 'SIM only' package which will involve buying a SIM card in a square plastic envelope the size of a CD, this will contain the phone number and setup instructions. There will be some credit included in the price and more added when you register.

    You can buy a SIM-free phone from the usual supects: www.amazon.co.uk www.expansys.ie and most of the mobile shops sell them but expect to get the hard sell for a subsidized model.


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    Davy
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    €130 iirc

    Are you looking for a certain phone op?
    Or what phone are you trying to unlock?


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    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,686 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Davy wrote: »
    €130 iirc

    Are you looking for a certain phone op?
    Or what phone are you trying to unlock?

    Thanks for the replies. Yeah spotted a couple of the Nokia Lumia phones with Meteor and was hoping to buy from them and then use a 3 sim..


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    StaticNoise
    Registered Users Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    If you buy a mobile phone in store, you can often get the phone unlocked in a high street store. Depending on your location, you can find many phone retailers for mobile accessory shops that would be able to unlock your device for a small charge, typically €10-€15, a far amount cheaper than the network themselves. It would mean that you do not need to top up in excess of €200-€300.


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    Davy
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Eod100 wrote: »
    Thanks for the replies. Yeah spotted a couple of the Nokia Lumia phones with Meteor and was hoping to buy from them and then use a 3 sim..

    3 now have the 925 and 1020 in the lumia range if thats any use to you.

    If their is another lumia model in mind, post and you maybe be able to get in simfree for a reasonable price save you a lot of hassle


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