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maximus3604
maximus3604 Posts: 2 Newbie
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I am just about to purchase a blackberry curve 9320. It is cheaper to buy t mobile network on a contract and then unlock to use my current vodafone sim. How does t mobile manage my account if I use the phone on another network? I doubt if I will go over any allowances.

Please advise.

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  • lil.smartie
    lil.smartie Posts: 541 Forumite
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    You will just pay your contract fees each month to T-mobile and fees to Vodafone for useage.
  • silvercar
    silvercar Posts: 49,541 Ambassador
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    Seems odd that this works out cheaper.

    The t-mobile tariff will include some minutes, texts and data. You will be paying for these even if you don't use them. (and if you take the t-mobile SIM out of the phone you won't be using them). On top of which you will be paying vodafone for the useage you do make.
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  • maximus3604
    maximus3604 Posts: 2 Newbie
    lil.smartie wrote: »
    You will just pay your contract fees each month to T-mobile and fees to Vodafone for useage.
    Thank you, much appreciated.
  • Ultrasonic
    Ultrasonic Posts: 4,265 Forumite
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    edited 25 November 2012 at 9:21PM
    What is the T-mobile deal? Does it rely on redemption? Also, have you factored in the cost of getting it unlocked?

    You can buy the phone outright for £120, which I suspect will work out cheaper/less hassle:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vodafone-BlackBerry-Curve-9320-Smartphone/dp/B0089C9H6O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1353866564&sr=8-2

    (There may be even cheaper deals elsewhere, I just tried Amazon to see what a handset would cost.)
  • thatsean
    thatsean Posts: 992 Forumite
    Why would you take out a second contract for a phone thats worth £120? This makes no sense at all.

    You know tmobile retail sim lock handsets dont you (so go to CPW or P4u if you are determined to waste your money)
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