T-Mobile network-locked new phone

Digi Tel · 31-03-2007, 03:03

I currently use a Virgin Mobile phone, had the number for a long time (in mobile time) and I am generally pleased with Virgin Mobile. I want the Motorola W375 in red (Motorola call it orange). Virgin Mobile will only sell it to me in black.

I notice that Woolies have the red one at only £40 but on the T-mobile network. Seeing as Virgin use the T-Mobile network, could I just put my Virgin Mobile Sim in this phone and would it work?

flackers · 31-03-2007, 07:35

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Originally Posted by Digi Tel

I currently use a Virgin Mobile phone, had the number for a long time (in mobile time) and I am generally pleased with Virgin Mobile. I want the Motorola W375 in red (Motorola call it orange). Virgin Mobile will only sell it to me in black.

I notice that Woolies have the red one at only £40 but on the T-mobile network. Seeing as Virgin use the T-Mobile network, could I just put my Virgin Mobile Sim in this phone and would it work?

It depends really. Some phones will, some won't.

I bought a Nokia 1112 last week on Virgin PAYG as I wanted to put a T-mobile sim card in it. Carphone Warehouse said it would work fine - it didn't.

Have a look online to see if you can unlock your particular handset easily if you do buy it on T-mobile you might be able to get an unlock code for a few pounds - or it may simply work.

I have a K800i locked to T-mobile contract which works on the Fresh network (similar to Virgin).

Give it a go and see, but remember I don't think T-mobile offer a refund on their PAYG handsets.

Digi Tel · 31-03-2007, 20:01

Thanks flackers

01-04-2007, 10:47

Usually Virgin SIMs work in T-Mobile phones but T-Mobile SIMs won't always work in Virgin phones.

31-03-2007, 03:03	#1
Digi Tel Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 392	T-Mobile network-locked new phone I currently use a Virgin Mobile phone, had the number for a long time (in mobile time) and I am generally pleased with Virgin Mobile. I want the Motorola W375 in red (Motorola call it orange). Virgin Mobile will only sell it to me in black. I notice that Woolies have the red one at only £40 but on the T-mobile network. Seeing as Virgin use the T-Mobile network, could I just put my Virgin Mobile Sim in this phone and would it work?

31-03-2007, 07:35	#2
flackers Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 612	Quote: Originally Posted by Digi Tel I currently use a Virgin Mobile phone, had the number for a long time (in mobile time) and I am generally pleased with Virgin Mobile. I want the Motorola W375 in red (Motorola call it orange). Virgin Mobile will only sell it to me in black. I notice that Woolies have the red one at only £40 but on the T-mobile network. Seeing as Virgin use the T-Mobile network, could I just put my Virgin Mobile Sim in this phone and would it work? It depends really. Some phones will, some won't. I bought a Nokia 1112 last week on Virgin PAYG as I wanted to put a T-mobile sim card in it. Carphone Warehouse said it would work fine - it didn't. Have a look online to see if you can unlock your particular handset easily if you do buy it on T-mobile you might be able to get an unlock code for a few pounds - or it may simply work. I have a K800i locked to T-mobile contract which works on the Fresh network (similar to Virgin). Give it a go and see, but remember I don't think T-mobile offer a refund on their PAYG handsets.

31-03-2007, 20:01	#3
Digi Tel Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 392	Thanks flackers

01-04-2007, 10:47	#4
RYPW Posts: n/a	*Usually* Virgin SIMs work in T-Mobile phones but T-Mobile SIMs won't always work in Virgin phones.

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