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Old 03-07-2006, 10:42
Paul254
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My phone is an Orange fone. It got an Orange logo on back.
Is it possible to use a Virgin sim card on this phone?
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Old 03-07-2006, 10:49
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I think I tried a Orange sim card in a Virgin phone a while back and it worked. Don't quote me on it though!
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Old 03-07-2006, 10:50
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how much do Sim cards cost?
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Old 03-07-2006, 12:31
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orange alway lock there phones so it will need unlocking 1st
some can be done free - it depends on the make/model
you can get most sims for £5 or less
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Old 03-07-2006, 20:26
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If your phone is a Nokia, it can be unlocked for FREE, by yourself, over the internet. You generate a code based on the phone's serial (IMEI) number, type in into the phone, and away you go.

Some other manufacturers' phones can also be unlocked this way, although Motorola and Sony Ericsson usually need taking to your local market.

Have a look at the sticky (top) threads here for further details.
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Old 03-07-2006, 22:40
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Cheers! Does anyone know where I can buy SIM cards from????
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Old 03-07-2006, 22:47
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Originally Posted by Paul254
Cheers! Does anyone know where I can buy SIM cards from????
try the phone stall on your local market
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Old 03-07-2006, 23:14
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Originally Posted by rwgibson99
If your phone is a Nokia, it can be unlocked for FREE, by yourself, over the internet. You generate a code based on the phone's serial (IMEI) number, type in into the phone, and away you go.

Some other manufacturers' phones can also be unlocked this way, although Motorola and Sony Ericsson usually need taking to your local market.

Have a look at the sticky (top) threads here for further details.
Not all Nokia handsets can be unlocked using this method. But most Nokia software handsets can. Symbian handsets are much trickier to unlock. Some phones can only be unlocked by the netork.
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Old 05-07-2006, 23:16
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Originally Posted by ram33
try the phone stall on your local market
They've closed our market for a while due to work on new town centre.
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Old 07-07-2006, 16:22
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Originally Posted by Paul254
Cheers! Does anyone know where I can buy SIM cards from????
EVery network offers free SIM cards from time-to-time. Keep an eye on this forum for threads relating to this.

SIM cards are very easy to get hold of, either directly from the network, your local supermarket or market trader. The cheapest source, apart from the free offers, is usually Ebay. Just check that you're dealing with a reputable source, and you shouldn't need to pay more than a couple of pounds for a new, sealed, SIM card. You might even get a memorable ("gold" or "platinum") number.

HTH
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Old 07-07-2006, 18:48
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Doesn't seem to be any free Virgin SIMs on VirginMobile at the moment.

Their joining pack costs £10 with £5 credit and free p&p.

There's also Ebay where £4.99 gets you a SIM with £5 credit and free p&p. The seller also has a SIM with £10 credit for £9.99.
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Old 07-07-2006, 20:20
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Originally Posted by Phantom Flan Flinger
Doesn't seem to be any free Virgin SIMs on VirginMobile at the moment.

Their joining pack costs £10 with £5 credit and free p&p.

There's also Ebay where £4.99 gets you a SIM with £5 credit and free p&p. The seller also has a SIM with £10 credit for £9.99.
ive got loads of virgin sim cards some with £5 on i think
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