I hadn't seen this reported before.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/new...076.1430326492
Quote:
“All the major mobile phone networks have abolished unlocking charges for pay monthly customers who are outside their minimum contract term, after intervention from the Government.
Unlocking your phone means you can use any network's Sim card – giving you the freedom to switch providers and therefore lower your costs by bagging cheaper tariffs.
The Government pledged to take action on unlocking fees in last year's Autumn Statement, and had been considering legislation to force providers to offer free unlocking. However, it announced today (9 October) that a "voluntary solution" has been reached.
Many mobile networks already let pay monthly customers outside their minimum contract term unlock their phone for free, although earlier this year EE charged £8.99 and Virgin Mobile £15.32. Both firms have told MoneySavingExpert.com they've now stopped charging.”
“All the major mobile phone networks have abolished unlocking charges for pay monthly customers who are outside their minimum contract term, after intervention from the Government.
Unlocking your phone means you can use any network's Sim card – giving you the freedom to switch providers and therefore lower your costs by bagging cheaper tariffs.
The Government pledged to take action on unlocking fees in last year's Autumn Statement, and had been considering legislation to force providers to offer free unlocking. However, it announced today (9 October) that a "voluntary solution" has been reached.
Many mobile networks already let pay monthly customers outside their minimum contract term unlock their phone for free, although earlier this year EE charged £8.99 and Virgin Mobile £15.32. Both firms have told MoneySavingExpert.com they've now stopped charging.”
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/new...076.1430326492
