[kanso2002]

hi was in South of Ireland an brought a Sony Ericsson K300i phone from 02,it was only 99 Euros and came with 70 Euros credit in it ,now the problem ,was told I could just put my 02 uk genie sim in it and it would work as it's the same network,but now it's telling me to put in proper sim,does this mean that I will now have to get it unlocked to put in my 02 uk sim, can any one help me please

[Pablo Diablo]

o2-UK and o2-IRELAND aren't the same network. You'll need your phone unlocking.

[m419]

O2 UK and O2 Ireland are two seperate divisions and are part of O2 PLC, it does not mean that they are the same network.

Orange UK and orange india are actaully owned by two different companies now, France telecom and Hutchison.

If you use the O2 ireland sim card, you will be charged roaming rates.

So you'll need that phone unlocking.

Then sell, the O2 Ireland sim card on ebay.