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cheap mobile unlocked for any network

before_hollywood
before_hollywood Posts: 20,686 Forumite
in Mobiles
hey guys, am looking for a second mobile to use alongside my contract nokia 6230, only got a few requirements:
1. takes sim cards for any uk network
2. reasonably modern (new if possible)
3. cheap (under £30 if possible)

i'm just looking for something i can throw a t-mobile contract or any pay as you go sim into, i have seen some for £25-£30 at asda but i don't know if they are unlocked. would consider a reconditioned or 14 day phone if anyone knows a good site (i used to but thats going back years)
things arent the way they were before, you wouldnt even recognise me anymore- not that you knew me back then ;)
MercilessKiller wrote: »
BH is my best mate too, its ok :)

I trust BH even if he's from Manchester.. ;)

all your base are belong to us :eek:

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  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,638 Forumite
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    Hi,

    You'll probably get more replies to your thread on the mobile phones board, so I hope that you don't mind if I move it over there.

    Pink
  • gizmoleeds
    gizmoleeds Posts: 2,232 Forumite
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    Check ebay, most ebayers unlock phones beofre selling as they know they'll get a higher price. Or just look at Tesco/Carphone Warehouse etc for cheap phones you like and then search in Google the name of the phone model and the words "unlock" and "free" to see what comes up.

    In general, Nokias are easiest to unlock.

    BTW, phones purchased new rarely come unlocked, but some, such as Nokias can be unlocked free using codes found on the internet - see the Nokia Unlock codes thread:

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=62874
  • Edinburghlass_2
    Edinburghlass_2 Posts: 32,680 Forumite
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    Check out Virgin, 02 and Vodo for reconditioned phones and go for a Nokia so you can unlock easily ;)
  • before_hollywood
    before_hollywood Posts: 20,686 Forumite
    i like the nokia 1100, i can't download software to unlock it myself (if i was to buy one), how much would it cost for someone to unlock it for me?
    things arent the way they were before, you wouldnt even recognise me anymore- not that you knew me back then ;)
    MercilessKiller wrote: »
    BH is my best mate too, its ok :)

    I trust BH even if he's from Manchester.. ;)

    all your base are belong to us :eek:
  • rogerramjet
    rogerramjet Posts: 1,388 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    before_hollywood wrote:
    i like the nokia 1100, i can't download software to unlock it myself (if i was to buy one), how much would it cost for someone to unlock it for me?

    You can post the info (as required) in this thread http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=62874 and then the code will be given to you. It will be free :)
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