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Old 24-04-2001, 11:36
rjfisher
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Does anyone know if Virgin Mobile phones are locked to the Virgin / one2one network? I want to by a tri band phone from Virgin but put and Orange or BTCellnet SIM in it when I go to the States.

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Old 24-04-2001, 12:49
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They might be locked when you buy them, but since you are buying the phone outright and they do not recoup the cost through a monthly subscription I've heard they are quite happy to give out unlock codes if requested to do so. I'd give them a ring and ask.

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Old 24-04-2001, 17:47
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As JT said, they are locked to Virgin, but they will unlock it for free.
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Old 24-04-2001, 18:10
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The slightly older Virgin Mobile phones (like mine) are not locked to Virgin Mobile, but they changed this recently (at the beginning of the year i think)

Take a look at http://www.virginmobile.com/mobile/f...ml#another_sim

and this explains how to get your phone unlocked
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Old 26-04-2001, 07:53
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BT Cellnet never used to lock their phones either, but have started to do so on some newer models.

But you can buy a lead for £10 and unlock them yourself (Most Nokia's, plus few others) send tones, & graphics.

Why would you want to put an Orange or Cellnet SIM when in the USA?

Orange charge the same for making a call from the USA to the UK as Virgin.

All use the same available USA networks.

Note: One2One is the only network to allow Pre-Pay phones to Roam.
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