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Originally Posted by Theodoric
1) Do all companies do this or is it not all that common? Are there any companies to be avoided?
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Loads of companies do it, if you do it online do a google on the company first.
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Originally Posted by Theodoric
2) Is it all that important? In other words do many people actually bother changing their network.
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It's handy if you go abroad - you can use a foreign SIM then.
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3) If it is important, is it illegal to get your phone unlocked and, if it isn't illegal, what's the best way of doing it?
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100& legal but it might invalidate your warranty. The best way is to ask your network really but if you have a Nokia then most markets have a bloke who'll do it.
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Originally Posted by Theodoric
4) Anything else I should know about phone locking before I start writing to Santa Claus?  |
Depends on your phone - Nokia phones can be unlocked remotely (ie someone gives you a code), SE, Motos etc usually need a cable so either you'll have to send it off or take it to a shop.