The Nokia 6230i used to be on a monthly paid contract with O2 and I am trying to get it to work with my pay as you go SIM card which is with Freshmobile.
2006-12-10 07:00:53 · 10 answers · asked by ? 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
If you are out of your contract period you can approach your Network provider whom you had the contract with, to provide an unlock code. This usually takes a week to come through and normally a charge of £15 (may Vary).
There are people who also unlock handsets at mobile phone stores, you will find in town centre or market stalls. They will charge a fee too.
I would insert a pay as you go sim from another provider, it may be the case it is already unlocked as some network providers don`t lock phones, people like orange do.
2006-12-10 07:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by Logic is Limited to thought 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, you can use another sim in the handset, however if the handset will not accept the sim, this means the network has locked the handset so only sims from their network may be used and accessed.
All you need to do is have a word with the network the phone was registered with, I believe you said 02, they will get the unlocking code from the manufacturer, which may set you back approx £20. And when they receive the code they will contact you and give instructions to unlocking the handset.
2006-12-10 07:14:46 · answer #2 · answered by xoxo_sarah_sparkles_oxox 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Moneysavingexpert forums have a section where people help the unlocking of phones in the UK. There is also some general information in the top posts that might help.
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=308771
2006-12-10 07:07:03 · answer #3 · answered by randomregister 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk with your previous phone company and ask them to do a SIM Subsidy Unlock. Then you will be given a code to input in your phone allowing you to use your phone with another carrier.
2006-12-10 07:17:58 · answer #4 · answered by who_is_cindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a unlock code this can be provided by your network but they will charge you for it or you can get the unlock code online from various websites.they give full details of what info you need
2006-12-10 17:44:23 · answer #5 · answered by jcraze1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes mate u need it unlocked.. you can have this done from many mobile stalls for about a fiver.. im guessin ur in england.. if not im not sure sorry
2006-12-10 07:02:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you just need to get it unlocked and then you can have it on what you want
2006-12-10 07:10:23 · answer #7 · answered by luvinlife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes take it to a shop that unlocks phoes, it doesn't cost much
2006-12-10 07:08:42 · answer #8 · answered by Becca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aye u sure can u just need to get it unlocked :-)
2006-12-10 07:09:50 · answer #9 · answered by kj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its unlocked thn yer it can
2006-12-10 07:03:02 · answer #10 · answered by Sophie B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋