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BionicRasher · 28-12-2015 10:44AM #1

So we need a big button mobile for elderly relative and it must work on 3 Ireland as he lives in a home and thats the only network that works there.
Options are very limited from what I can see.

We have an old Vodafone Nokia and they refuse to unlock it unless we spend €127 in the last 6 months. (as Vodafone will not work in the area its pointless topping up plus he cant afford to waste 127 and Vodafone wont back down and unlock it)

So we need a cheapish big button non smart phone for 20/30/40 quid.

Have spotted some great ones here on Amazon but not sure if they will work as it must operate on the 3 network as there are no other masts in the area at all and all other operators phones dont work there.

Can someone please tell me if one of the Amazon phones will work or point me in the direction of a suitable phone thanks

johnayo · 29-12-2015 12:36AM

BionicRasher wrote: »

So we need a big button mobile for elderly relative and it must work on 3 Ireland as he lives in a home and thats the only network that works there.
Options are very limited from what I can see.

We have an old Vodafone Nokia and they refuse to unlock it unless we spend €127 in the last 6 months. (as Vodafone will not work in the area its pointless topping up plus he cant afford to waste 127 and Vodafone wont back down and unlock it)

So we need a cheapish big button non smart phone for 20/30/40 quid.

Have spotted some great ones here on Amazon but not sure if they will work as it must operate on the 3 network as there are no other masts in the area at all and all other operators phones dont work there.

Can someone please tell me if one of the Amazon phones will work or point me in the direction of a suitable phone thanks

Im sure any unlocked phone should work. They come up in aldi/lidl specials every so often although I expect you are unlikely to be able to wait for them to come round.

Joo0 · 29-12-2015 12:53AM

Correct me if I am wrong but I believe 3 only operate a 3G network from their masts. The old 02 masts are the ones that have a 2G service. I'd contact the 3 reps on the talk to forum before making a purchase. They will be able to confirm if the phone will work or not.

Joo0 · 29-12-2015 12:54AM

Check out eBay.co.uk for unlock codes for the Nokia.

Gaygooner · 29-12-2015 12:54AM

Doro

Joo0 · 29-12-2015 12:55AM

Gaygooner wrote: »

Doro

Not 3G?

Gaygooner · 29-12-2015 12:56AM

Joo0 wrote: »

Not 3G?

My dad has a Doro works fine on 3 network

fouro · 30-12-2015 06:31AM

You can also walk into any Argos and buy a sim free mobile phone.

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