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Nokia 3G 6280

Hello,

New here, a bit of advice would be much appreciated. I m not technologically minded...

I m on a T-mobile monthly contract and my phone got stolen, to replace it i bought the nokia 3G 6280 pay as you go on '3' network on ebay. of course it doesn't work when i insert my new T-mobile sim. what should i do?

thanks
tom

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  • JAYMARSH2005
    JAYMARSH2005 Posts: 2,718 Forumite
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    Hi Tom, what you will have to do is contact 3 to get the phone unlocked, it is a new BB5 phone which means we cant unlock them via codes the Network Operator will have to unlock it for you, 3 will charge you about £30 to do this.
  • gaming_guy
    gaming_guy Posts: 6,128 Forumite
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    and i think you have to get the original owner to request the unlock code for you
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