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Rickles

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#35957 17-Jun-2009 16:09

Does Vodafone NZ lock their handsets/SIMs?

I have an aging mobile that currently accepts both a NZ and an Australian Vodafone SIM cards, but find that if I buy a new handset in Australia it will be locked even for use in NZ unless I pay lots more money!

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#225862 17-Jun-2009 16:12

Vodafone New Zealand does not lock handsets. Vodafone Australia is another thing...

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Rickles

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#225864 17-Jun-2009 16:21

M,

Thanks for that ... what should be a great example of conectivity (one phone, one SIM, choice of many providers), is somewhat hindered by these telcos .

It's almost now neccessary (and cheaper for local/national calling), to buy a new phone and SIM for each country one travels to!

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#225983 17-Jun-2009 21:27

Australian phones have always been locked with the exception of Vodafone however recently, they have begun locking their handsets too (probably more subsidized or were simply the odd-one-out)

There are plenty of places to get them "unlocked" but buyer beware, you are much better buying a local phone or "Vanilla" phone with no operator customizations if you are a globe trotter.