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Unlocking a Vodafone payg BB phone to use an 02 payg sim card

Hi i want to use an 02 sim card on my vodafone locked bb pearl 9105 3g phone
when i put the 02 simcard in, it asked for a MEP code (10 digits)

what is this and how do i get the code?

once i have the code, once its entered is that all that is required to unlock the phone??

thanks in advance
:)

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  • grumbler
    grumbler Posts: 58,629 Forumite
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    First ask Voda if they will give you the code for free.
    If they don't then, depending on how much they want you can try buying the code cheaper in the internet.

    I think after entering it you will unlock the phone and can use it on any network.
  • banger9365
    banger9365 Posts: 1,702 Forumite
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    edited 22 April 2011 at 12:58AM
    i have used this to unlock my bb and its was free http://www.freemyblackberry.com/index.html

    i will say you have to follow the instructions to the letter
    there or their,one day i might us the right one ,until then tuff

  • AnnaV
    AnnaV Posts: 531 Forumite
    Just used the above link, went the paid route as I needed it quickly but worked out £1.83 which is loads cheaper than lots of places, so thank you!
    Anna :beer:
  • Vodafone
    Vodafone Posts: 4,297 Organisation Representative
    Hi miss_pixie,

    That’s a good question, but don’t worry it’s easy to get sorted.

    You can request a Network Unlocking Code via: http://goo.gl/9waLh to get your phone unlocked.

    Let me know if you need any further help.

    Best wishes,

    Jenny
    Web Relations Team
    Vodafone UK
    Official Company Representative
    I am the official company representative of Vodafone. MSE has given permission for me to post in response to queries about the company, so that I can help solve issues. You can see my name on the companies with permission to post list. I am not allowed to tout for business at all. If you believe I am please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com This does NOT imply any form of approval of my company or its products by MSE"
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