Unlocking a mobile phone?

[mrs.chappie]

Is it legal to do this? I have found a website that gives instructions on how to do it and it looks legit, but I know very little about this sort of thing. Would websites be allowed to set up and give instructions if it's not allowed?

Please can anyone advise?

Thanks chums.

[ummmm]

They unlock phones on our market so I can't see why it would be illegal.

[mrs.chappie]

Thanks ummmm. I don't suppose you know roughly how much it costs, do you?

[4getmenot]

costs a pound on most websites

[ummmm]

I think £5 on the market...so cheaper on-line then.

[mrs.chappie]

Thanks 4get. I have just tried and lost six quid. The website said it would be £1.50 per minute. I was on, I guess, around 2 mins, but my balance has gone down from £8 to £2. I am not good with new technology and I have obviously c0cked up somewhere. [:o(

[mrs.chappie]

Thanks ummmm. I might try to get to a local market and let them do it.

[ummmm]

What a bummer.....

[Wak]

There are quite a few web sites but it will depend upon the make/type of mobile it is.
It says that Nokia phones can be done for FREE here.
http://www.unlockme.co.uk/unlockme.html

[4getmenot]

dont ring up!! Just go on google put in phone lockers. I spent a quid and paid through paypal

[Old_Geezer]

It is perfectly legal. Phones are locked to a specific service provider because the SP subsidises the handset cost, to get folk to buy one and take up the service. And of course they don't want to subsidise a rival's service so they lock it to their network, so you will spend with them, And they get the money back gradually over from the cost of your calls.

Unlocking prices are very varied. Sometimes you can get info on the Net, but many markets can do it for you for a few quid. I don't think the charge is large enough to be worth too much shopping around for.

[mrs.chappie]

Thanks very much everyone.