some nokia questions

01-07-2004, 19:50

First of all, I have a Nokia 3210 and the volume on it is fading away. I noticed this some time ago (had it 4 years) It's a lot quieter than it used to be. All the volume settings are on max. has anyone had this problem? Should I chuck it and get a new one?

2. Why are mobile PAYG phones locked?

3. Why do the operators offer a crap choice of phone on PAYG?

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Cheers.

BexTech · 01-07-2004, 20:41

2) It's not just PAYG, also contracts one will be too, this is because the network has subsidised the cost of the handset, though on PAYG not to the extent they used too.

3) because they want you to choose a contract and spend more money, though reading online there seem to be people on PAYG who are spending so much they would save 66%+ by being on contract.

02-07-2004, 10:37

cheers Bextech

One more question

Can i buy ANY unlocked phone off say, Ebay and use it on PAYG?
I am not impressed by the puny range of phones available to non-contract users.

BexTech · 02-07-2004, 10:41

Yes you can.

You can unlock some free yourself: http://www.uniquephones.com/unlock/index.php

The Carphone Warehouse, and Phones4U usually sell their phone unlocked, just ask them.

ceciliac · 02-07-2004, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by BexTech

Yes you can.

You can unlock some free yourself: http://www.uniquephones.com/unlock/index.php

The Carphone Warehouse, and Phones4U usually sell their phone unlocked, just ask them.

does this link mean you can just unlock the phone youself by going through all the stages?

BexTech · 02-07-2004, 11:26

That it does.

02-07-2004, 11:37

so, if I buy a Vodaphone PAYG Nokia 3100 59.99 ( because its 20 quid cheaper than Orange) I can then unlock it and stick an Orange sim card in and use ?

The Nokia 6100 is £119 on O2 and £179 on Virgin!!!

If one can easily counteract network locking, why do the operators play these silly games and charge such differing prices for the same phone?!?

flagpole · 02-07-2004, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pioneer31

so, if I buy a Vodaphone PAYG Nokia 3100 59.99 ( because its 20 quid cheaper than Orange) I can then unlock it and stick an Orange sim card in and use ?

The Nokia 6100 is £119 on O2 and £179 on Virgin!!!

If one can easily counteract network locking, why do the operators play these silly games and charge such differing prices for the same phone?!?

Yes you can. follow the many links in the unlocking thread.

Not everyone one knows about unlocking, and some manufacturers are harder to unlock than others.

As said previously, you should have a look at the tarrifs on contract. PAYG tends to only be cheaper for very light users. and even then you could still move to contract and then use it more.

01-07-2004, 19:50	#1
Pioneer31 Posts: n/a	some nokia questions First of all, I have a Nokia 3210 and the volume on it is fading away. I noticed this some time ago (had it 4 years) It's a lot quieter than it used to be. All the volume settings are on max. has anyone had this problem? Should I chuck it and get a new one? 2. Why are mobile PAYG phones locked? 3. Why do the operators offer a crap choice of phone on PAYG? ?? Cheers.

01-07-2004, 20:41	#2
BexTech Banned User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Back where I belong. Posts: 12,574	2) It's not just PAYG, also contracts one will be too, this is because the network has subsidised the cost of the handset, though on PAYG not to the extent they used too. 3) because they want you to choose a contract and spend more money, though reading online there seem to be people on PAYG who are spending so much they would save 66%+ by being on contract.

02-07-2004, 10:37	#3
Pioneer31 Posts: n/a	cheers Bextech One more question Can i buy ANY unlocked phone off say, Ebay and use it on PAYG? I am not impressed by the puny range of phones available to non-contract users.

02-07-2004, 10:41	#4
BexTech Banned User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Back where I belong. Posts: 12,574	Yes you can. You can unlock some free yourself: http://www.uniquephones.com/unlock/index.php The Carphone Warehouse, and Phones4U usually sell their phone unlocked, just ask them.

02-07-2004, 11:23	#5
ceciliac Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: A cardboard box Posts: 382	Quote: Originally Posted by BexTech Yes you can. You can unlock some free yourself: http://www.uniquephones.com/unlock/index.php The Carphone Warehouse, and Phones4U usually sell their phone unlocked, just ask them. does this link mean you can just unlock the phone youself by going through all the stages?

02-07-2004, 11:26	#6
BexTech Banned User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Back where I belong. Posts: 12,574	That it does.

02-07-2004, 11:37	#7
Pioneer31 Posts: n/a	so, if I buy a Vodaphone PAYG Nokia 3100 59.99 ( because its 20 quid cheaper than Orange) I can then unlock it and stick an Orange sim card in and use ? The Nokia 6100 is £119 on O2 and £179 on Virgin!!! If one can easily counteract network locking, why do the operators play these silly games and charge such differing prices for the same phone?!?

02-07-2004, 12:23	#8
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Quote: Originally Posted by Pioneer31 so, if I buy a Vodaphone PAYG Nokia 3100 59.99 ( because its 20 quid cheaper than Orange) I can then unlock it and stick an Orange sim card in and use ? The Nokia 6100 is £119 on O2 and £179 on Virgin!!! If one can easily counteract network locking, why do the operators play these silly games and charge such differing prices for the same phone?!? Yes you can. follow the many links in the unlocking thread. Not everyone one knows about unlocking, and some manufacturers are harder to unlock than others. As said previously, you should have a look at the tarrifs on contract. PAYG tends to only be cheaper for very light users. and even then you could still move to contract and then use it more.

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