Regarding N73 unlocking fee

netwalker

I bought 2 N73 mobiles from ebay, locked on T-Mobile and 3, respectively. I want to have them unlocked.

I notice that there are several websites which provide unlocking service of BB5 handsets by unlocking code, but they will charge me 35(T-Mobile)+25(3)=60. I think it is a little expensive. Do you think it is a reasonable price?

Thanks. Any suggestions will be highly appreciated.

Kai

It's the price you pay I'm afraid. BB5 phones are notoriously hard to unlock.

The cheapest option to do it is to get in touch with the original owner of the phone and get them to get the phones unlocked direct from T-Mobile and 3. It'll cost £15 for each phone (or thereabouts). Note that this will only work if the original registered owner of the phone contacts them. Also, with 3, they'll only do it for £15 if your contract is up, otherwise they'll demand the remaining amount of your contract too (will be counted as credit on your bill).

below24

All you should have to do it call the networks and they will charge you a fee to unlock the handsets.
Should be £15 - £20
Each, also i do not think that '3' charge extra anymore, i know that they used to charge you the rest of your line rental.

This is the easiest way i think, or you can take it to a high street phone shop, that offers unlocking i have seen some near where i work (camden) and they offer unlocking of the BB5 handsets.

netwalker

Thanks for reply above. However, I'm afraid the original owner will not help me and provide their information because they are all ebay items and these mobile are all like new and the contract will not end soon.
Thanks anyway.

z4kir

I came across a "SIM Card Unlock Attachment for Nokia Phones" on Deal Extreme this morning:

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11134

Never seen one before but it does seem to work according to the Q+A's... might be a cheaper option?

binz_81

I got my n73 unlocked at my local shop for £15 two weeks ago.

netwalker

Thanks,binz_81.
But they often ask for 30 or more in local shop.