Cost of Unlocking?

joe2cool

Hi how much does it cost for unlocking say at these market stalls etc usually pls? & does the price vary to phone?

Thx

macman

Price totally depends on the handset. Anything from a fiver to £30+

gobeyond

A few years ago I was charged £10 for, what was then, a relatively advanced phone so I can't imagine it being grossly overpriced - considering it is a market stall.

As noted above, the varying factor will be the handset.

joe2cool

Cheers guys for quick response, varied price range then thank you.....
Just wondering because some phones are £40 more if unlocked sometimes....

Herongull

For some phones it is easy to do it yourself (google phone type and unlock and you may find some forum discussions on how to do it).

If you can't do it yourself you can also get it done on ebay - the specialist unlocking people will have a big list of prices for different phones.

joe2cool

OK Thx will check

macman

Would help if you posted the make and model...

joe2cool

macman wrote: »

Would help if you posted the make and model...

Not bought as yet but as mentioned earlier in checking costs just wondered if best to get one locked that's cheaper then pay to get unlocked or free if possible?

J_B

Well, I *hope* you know that iPhones can't be unlocked 'properly' by a 'market stall'

joe2cool

No I didn't, I don't know anything about unlocking, hence the original question but thx........

macman

joe2cool wrote: »

Not bought as yet but as mentioned earlier in checking costs just wondered if best to get one locked that's cheaper then pay to get unlocked or free if possible?

To state the obvious, it's the total costs that counts, so just factor in the unlock charge if you buy a locked handset.