Network Provider Query

[malagabob]

I have bought a used iphone4 for my 8 year old grandson. At initial ordering it stated it was locked to EE. I wanted an unlocked one but one wasn’t available at the price. It’s arrived without a SIM card inserted. Would an EE shop have and insert a general shop SIM to check if it is locked to EE. Thanks in advance. Bob.

[Hopkirk]

Most towns have a little shop or stall with a couple of Asian lads who claim to be able to unlock phones. Perhaps have a word with them.

[Old_Geezer]

Most mobile shops or stores could test it. But if it said it was locked, why do you suspect it may not be ?

Do you not have a mobile phone (nonEE) so you could try your SIM in it ?

[Hopkirk]

Alternatively go into a Carphone Warehouse and ask them what your options are. With the hope of selling you a SIM or contract, I would have thought they would check it out for you, although probably not unlock it.

[murraymints]

as Hoppy said... there are usually sources available locally that will unlock a phone... google it