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Carphone warehouse sim free only phones are all unlocked.
Also check out giff gaff or buying direct from Oneplus , Samsung
Buying from a network like Ee etc means the phone is locked to that network
Spending my time reading how to fix PC's,instead of looking at Facebook.0 -
Since December 2021 it has been illegal for Mobile companies to sell locked phones.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2021/mobile-companies-now-banned-from-selling-locked-handsets#:~:text=Mobile phone companies are now,cost around £10 too.
Move along, nothing to see.2 -
Buying from a network like Ee etc means the phone is locked to that network
False information! no locked phones now1 -
I'm no expert on smartphones, but I've been very happy with my Motorola e13. I'm sure it would do very well as a spare. Available for £70 from Amazon or Tesco.0
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£70 now....Buy SIM Free Motorola E13 64GB Mobile Phone - Cosmic Black | SIM free phones | Argosfenlander_uk said:I'm no expert on smartphones, but I've been very happy with my Motorola e13. I'm sure it would do very well as a spare. Available for £70 from Amazon or Tesco.
Same price in Currys.Drinking Rum before 10am makes you
A PIRATE
Not an Alcoholic...!0
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