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Is USB modem dongle from CarphoneWarehouse sim locked ?

mnj1x
mnj1x Posts: 76 Forumite
Hi Guys,

I am planning to buy a mobile broadband package.

I believe if I buy the dongle from Voda, 3 or T-Mobile directly, the usb modem will only take the sim card of that particular network. However, if I buy it through Carphone Warehouse, will the usb dongle come Unlocked ?
Reason being, i think if you buy a contract phone from CPW, the handset is gsm stock that is the phone will take sim card of any network. Btw, the CPW deal I am looking at is: £10/mth for 24months for 3GB of data on T-Mobile.

Thanks,
Jan

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  • point3
    point3 Posts: 1,830 Forumite
    Hi,

    These will be T-mobile branded and sim locked. They can be unlocked for about €15.

    It looks like the best contract deal yet!
    24 months @ £15 per month
    £120 cashback via redemption at CPW
    £60 Quidco cashback for taking out a contract mobile with CPW

    = effectively £7.50 per month for 3GB data download per month and free Wi-Fi access.
  • mnj1x
    mnj1x Posts: 76 Forumite
    Point3,

    Thanks for your reply.

    Can you elaborate how and where can i get the usb modem sim unlocked for 15 euros (or pounds) ? If so, then this deal will be excellent for me.

    cheers,
    \jan
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