Samsung Galaxy S5

[berniecuddles]

im going to buy a samsung galaxy s5 in a couple of months what is the difference between an unlocked phone or a free sim phone if any?
i'm going to get a giffgaff sim to put in it need to know what phone to get
thx

[Jomlett]

An unlocked phone means you are not restricted to one service provider.
You will need a micro sim card for the S5.

[berniecuddles]

thx jomlett

[Old_Geezer]

Not sure I know what a free SIM phone is, unless it is one where you buy the phione and they give you a free SIM. A SIM free phone, however, is the opposite. It is a phone that doesn't come with a SIM included, so you can put your existing SIM in. You ought not assume that means it is not locked to a service provider though. Check that seperately. But it probably has more chance on being unlocked than one that comes with a SIM.

[berniecuddles]

thx OG

[VHG]

So are you going to pay around £500 for a phone with no sim in it?

Cos the Samsung Galaxy S5 costs around £500.

[Jomlett]

For £3 you can have your existing mini sim cut to micro or nano sim or DIY.

[berniecuddles]

vhg i can get one for £400 i don't want a contract phone,as i have had 2 yrs of crap with "three" will never go near them again!!