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Does Three Sim lock new iPhones?

  • 02-12-2024 12:20PM
    #1
    smiddyboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 116 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm going to jump ship from Vodafone after a number of years due to the ridiculous price they want for a new iPhone 16 to upgrade (€339 @ €65p/m compared to Three €99 @ €60p/m)

    The iPhone 13 i got from Vodafone the last time was unlocked. I am heading to the USA at the end of January next year and was looking to add an eSIM for data, which i can't do if the iPhone is SIM locked.

    Additionally, if it is locked are Three OK with unlocking the SIM for the reasons of travelling etc.

    Thanks.



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  • #2
    One eyed Jack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,874 ✭✭✭✭One eyed Jack


    Not sure about the sim lock questions, but check that price with Vodafone again before you move. They had the iPhone 16 for €389 with a 2 year contract, but knocked it down to €89, similar to 3:

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    iPhone 16 | Vodafone Ireland

    iPhone 16 | Three



  • #3
    pizzahead77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,508 ✭✭✭pizzahead77


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122912971#Comment_122912971

    If you select that you want a new number the Vodafone deal is €389.99 (which I guess is the same deal for an upgrade) where as if you say you want to transfer your number its €89.99

    I don't know if Three are still locking iPhones (they don't seem to do it with Samsungs) but I managed to get an iPhoen 13 unlocked on Three last year after a few months - I said I was giving it to family and they unlocked it in a few days.



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