Three phones now unlocked

cgk · 29-05-2014, 08:13

According to their twitter feed, all Three phones will be sold unlocked and if you already have a device, you can take it in store and get it unlocked for free:

https://twitter.com/ThreeUK/status/471888239813353472

jabbamk1 · 29-05-2014, 08:55

Old news bro.

jp200300 · 29-05-2014, 09:23

Wish they'd unlock me from my contract.

corf · 29-05-2014, 11:38

Still locked iphones tho right?

simon69c · 29-05-2014, 12:55

As far as I know they should be unlocked too. The downside is that PAYG phones have little to no subsidy as they are effectively SIM free now.

Bliss_Light · 29-05-2014, 13:47

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jabbamk1 · 29-05-2014, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by corf

Still locked iphones tho right?

All devices are unlocked. Says on their website and unlocking page

corf · 29-05-2014, 14:49

http://ask3.three.co.uk/srvs/cgi-bin...rch=helpsearch

corf · 29-05-2014, 14:50

and this contradicts the above, they need to improve their website consistency.

http://support.three.co.uk/SRVS/CGI-...,Case=obj(4363)

Edit, they are quick on the job, the first link stating the iphone is locked is now dead for me lol.

edit, edit no its not its still there, was temporary unvailable.

jabbamk1 · 29-05-2014, 15:03

Its sold unlocked.

See the bottom of this page. Applies for iPhones as well. This was a big thing on here a few months ago

http://support.three.co.uk/SRVS/CGI-...,Case=obj(4363)

AxeVictim · 29-05-2014, 15:53

Is it actually unlocked to all networks or are the doing the same as CPW and selling them sim free but lock to the first network sim you put in the phone ?

jabbamk1 · 29-05-2014, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by AxeVictim

Is it actually unlocked to all networks or are the doing the same as CPW and selling them sim free but lock to the first network sim you put in the phone ?

bloody hell.

It's unlocked. Like unlocked unlocked. And it applies to all phones. And you can get your old phones unlocked for free.

I've already gotten two of my old phones unlocked.

AxeVictim · 29-05-2014, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

bloody hell.

It's unlocked. Like unlocked unlocked. And it applies to all phones. And you can get your old phones unlocked for free.

I've already gotten two of my old phones unlocked.

Thats never normally the case with iphones they are always locked to the network.
Wonder if other networks are doing the same.

dmp · 29-05-2014, 18:23

I've just filled in the form to unlock mine, no mention of cost on either the website or the web form.
Dave

jabbamk1 · 29-05-2014, 18:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by AxeVictim

Thats never normally the case with iphones they are always locked to the network.
Wonder if other networks are doing the same.

They're not.

CPW and P4U phones come unlocked.
O2 contract phones come locked but can be unlocked for free by O2 during the term of the contract. Pay as you go is £15 but only after 12 months.
Vodafone phones are locked, contract customers can unlock for free after 12 months otherwise they pay £19.99. Pay as you go customers can unlock at any time for £19.99.
EE charge £20 for unlocking contract customers phones, you must have had the phone for at least 6 months before EE will unlock it.
Three sell unlocked phones and you can unlock any phone on their network for free.

In regards to iPhones, CPW is the only place that sells iPhones that lock to the first SIM.

The above are the standard unlocking policies. There are exceptions to the rule, for example Vodafone can waive the £19.99 for any customer and some networks may sell a certain phone model unlocked for a short time during the release window or even permanently if the manufacturer delivers only unlocked batches to the retailer.

jchamier · 29-05-2014, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by AxeVictim

Thats never normally the case with iphones they are always locked to the network..

Not the case, you can buy from Apple, they're never locked. You can buy from Carphone and they lock to the first SIM (this makes their stock easier, but you don't get a discount on the vendor price). So never buy unlocked from Carphone

KKoala · 29-05-2014, 20:11

All carphone warehouse phones are unlocked apart from the iPhone which locks to first network, dunno whether that's a characteristic of the iPhone or carphone iPhones in particular.

Lidtop2013 · 29-05-2014, 20:35

Just remember kids, if your phone is NOT registered to you i.e a second hand phone, they won't do it without permission from the original owner!

AxeVictim · 29-05-2014, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

They're not.

.

They are locked until you contact the network either from O2 and three for free or at cost from the other networks. Every week I see threads on forums asking how to unlock them. It's about time they made all phones sold unlocked without the need to contact the network.

jabbamk1 · 29-05-2014, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by AxeVictim

They are locked until you contact the network either from O2 and three for free or at cost from the other networks. Every week I see threads on forums asking how to unlock them. It's about time they made all phones sold unlocked without the need to contact the network.

I'm going to say this for the last time.

If you buy a new iPhone from Three it comes unlocked.

How hard is that to understand?

AxeVictim · 29-05-2014, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchamier

Not the case, you can buy from Apple, they're never locked. You can buy from Carphone and they lock to the first SIM (this makes their stock easier, but you don't get a discount on the vendor price). So never buy unlocked from Carphone

I never mentioned apple they always sold unlocked.CPW lock to the first network sim I said earlier.

AxeVictim · 29-05-2014, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

I'm going to say this for the last time.

If you buy a new iPhone from Three it comes unlocked.

How hard is that to understand?

And is that case for every other network?
Jesus what an argumentative sod...... can't stand to be wrong.

jabbamk1 · 29-05-2014, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by AxeVictim

And is that case for every other network?
Jesus what an argumentative sod...... can't stand to be wrong.

No, not the case for others.
I've listed the other networks policies above.

Not sure why you're still saying iPhones from Three are locked?

Or have I misunderstood or something?

henrywilliams58 · 30-05-2014, 00:10

I'll have to have my MiFi unlocked. I have paid to unlock my Three phones in the past to use with foreign SIMs.

d123 · 30-05-2014, 01:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

They're not.

CPW and P4U phones come unlocked.
O2 contract phones come locked but can be unlocked for free by O2 during the term of the contract. Pay as you go is £15 but only after 12 months.
Vodafone phones are locked, contract customers can unlock for free after 12 months otherwise they pay £19.99. Pay as you go customers can unlock at any time for £19.99.
EE charge £20 for unlocking contract customers phones, you must have had the phone for at least 6 months before EE will unlock it.
Three sell unlocked phones and you can unlock any phone on their network for free.

In regards to iPhones, CPW is the only place that sells iPhones that lock to the first SIM.

The above are the standard unlocking policies. There are exceptions to the rule, for example Vodafone can waive the £19.99 for any customer and some networks may sell a certain phone model unlocked for a short time during the release window or even permanently if the manufacturer delivers only unlocked batches to the retailer.

As I understand, P4U also have the "lock to first UK sim" for iPhone stock now.

29-05-2014, 08:13	#1
cgk Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 232	Three phones now unlocked According to their twitter feed, all Three phones will be sold unlocked and if you already have a device, you can take it in store and get it unlocked for free: https://twitter.com/ThreeUK/status/471888239813353472

29-05-2014, 08:55	#2
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Old news bro.

29-05-2014, 09:23	#3
jp200300 Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 53	Wish they'd unlock me from my contract.

29-05-2014, 11:38	#4
corf Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,458	Still locked iphones tho right?

29-05-2014, 12:55	#5
simon69c Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,415	As far as I know they should be unlocked too. The downside is that PAYG phones have little to no subsidy as they are effectively SIM free now.

29-05-2014, 13:47	#6
Bliss_Light Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: crazy land Posts: 70	Deleted

29-05-2014, 14:35	#7
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by corf Still locked iphones tho right? All devices are unlocked. Says on their website and unlocking page

29-05-2014, 14:49	#8
corf Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,458	http://ask3.three.co.uk/srvs/cgi-bin...rch=helpsearch

29-05-2014, 14:50	#9
corf Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,458	and this contradicts the above, they need to improve their website consistency. http://support.three.co.uk/SRVS/CGI-...,Case=obj(4363) Edit, they are quick on the job, the first link stating the iphone is locked is now dead for me lol. edit, edit no its not its still there, was temporary unvailable.

29-05-2014, 15:03	#10
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Its sold unlocked. See the bottom of this page. Applies for iPhones as well. This was a big thing on here a few months ago http://support.three.co.uk/SRVS/CGI-...,Case=obj(4363)

29-05-2014, 15:53	#11
AxeVictim Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,644	Is it actually unlocked to all networks or are the doing the same as CPW and selling them sim free but lock to the first network sim you put in the phone ?

29-05-2014, 16:33	#12
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by AxeVictim Is it actually unlocked to all networks or are the doing the same as CPW and selling them sim free but lock to the first network sim you put in the phone ? bloody hell. It's unlocked. Like unlocked unlocked. And it applies to all phones. And you can get your old phones unlocked for free. I've already gotten two of my old phones unlocked.

29-05-2014, 18:16	#13
AxeVictim Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,644	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 bloody hell. It's unlocked. Like unlocked unlocked. And it applies to all phones. And you can get your old phones unlocked for free. I've already gotten two of my old phones unlocked. Thats never normally the case with iphones they are always locked to the network. Wonder if other networks are doing the same.

29-05-2014, 18:23	#14
dmp Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,755	I've just filled in the form to unlock mine, no mention of cost on either the website or the web form. Dave

29-05-2014, 18:26	#15
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by AxeVictim Thats never normally the case with iphones they are always locked to the network. Wonder if other networks are doing the same. They're not. CPW and P4U phones come unlocked. O2 contract phones come locked but can be unlocked for free by O2 during the term of the contract. Pay as you go is £15 but only after 12 months. Vodafone phones are locked, contract customers can unlock for free after 12 months otherwise they pay £19.99. Pay as you go customers can unlock at any time for £19.99. EE charge £20 for unlocking contract customers phones, you must have had the phone for at least 6 months before EE will unlock it. Three sell unlocked phones and you can unlock any phone on their network for free. In regards to iPhones, CPW is the only place that sells iPhones that lock to the first SIM. The above are the standard unlocking policies. There are exceptions to the rule, for example Vodafone can waive the £19.99 for any customer and some networks may sell a certain phone model unlocked for a short time during the release window or even permanently if the manufacturer delivers only unlocked batches to the retailer.

29-05-2014, 19:22	#16
jchamier Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: This forum Posts: 3,392	Quote: Originally Posted by AxeVictim Thats never normally the case with iphones they are always locked to the network.. Not the case, you can buy from Apple, they're never locked. You can buy from Carphone and they lock to the first SIM (this makes their stock easier, but you don't get a discount on the vendor price). So never buy unlocked from Carphone

29-05-2014, 20:11	#17
KKoala Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 142	All carphone warehouse phones are unlocked apart from the iPhone which locks to first network, dunno whether that's a characteristic of the iPhone or carphone iPhones in particular.

29-05-2014, 20:35	#18
Lidtop2013 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Midlands Posts: 2,450	Just remember kids, if your phone is NOT registered to you i.e a second hand phone, they won't do it without permission from the original owner!

29-05-2014, 20:45	#19
AxeVictim Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,644	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 They're not. . They are locked until you contact the network either from O2 and three for free or at cost from the other networks. Every week I see threads on forums asking how to unlock them. It's about time they made all phones sold unlocked without the need to contact the network.

29-05-2014, 20:49	#20
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by AxeVictim They are locked until you contact the network either from O2 and three for free or at cost from the other networks. Every week I see threads on forums asking how to unlock them. It's about time they made all phones sold unlocked without the need to contact the network. I'm going to say this for the last time. If you buy a new iPhone from Three it comes unlocked. How hard is that to understand?

29-05-2014, 20:50	#21
AxeVictim Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,644	Quote: Originally Posted by jchamier Not the case, you can buy from Apple, they're never locked. You can buy from Carphone and they lock to the first SIM (this makes their stock easier, but you don't get a discount on the vendor price). So never buy unlocked from Carphone I never mentioned apple they always sold unlocked.CPW lock to the first network sim I said earlier.

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Three phones now unlocked

29-05-2014, 20:53	#22
AxeVictim Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,644	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 I'm going to say this for the last time. If you buy a new iPhone from Three it comes unlocked. How hard is that to understand? And is that case for every other network? Jesus what an argumentative sod...... can't stand to be wrong.

29-05-2014, 20:59	#23
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by AxeVictim And is that case for every other network? Jesus what an argumentative sod...... can't stand to be wrong. No, not the case for others. I've listed the other networks policies above. Not sure why you're still saying iPhones from Three are locked? Or have I misunderstood or something?

30-05-2014, 00:10	#24
henrywilliams58 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London Posts: 4,710	I'll have to have my MiFi unlocked. I have paid to unlock my Three phones in the past to use with foreign SIMs.

30-05-2014, 01:34	#25
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 They're not. CPW and P4U phones come unlocked. O2 contract phones come locked but can be unlocked for free by O2 during the term of the contract. Pay as you go is £15 but only after 12 months. Vodafone phones are locked, contract customers can unlock for free after 12 months otherwise they pay £19.99. Pay as you go customers can unlock at any time for £19.99. EE charge £20 for unlocking contract customers phones, you must have had the phone for at least 6 months before EE will unlock it. Three sell unlocked phones and you can unlock any phone on their network for free. In regards to iPhones, CPW is the only place that sells iPhones that lock to the first SIM. The above are the standard unlocking policies. There are exceptions to the rule, for example Vodafone can waive the £19.99 for any customer and some networks may sell a certain phone model unlocked for a short time during the release window or even permanently if the manufacturer delivers only unlocked batches to the retailer. As I understand, P4U also have the "lock to first UK sim" for iPhone stock now.