Can a dual sim phone be unlocked?

[Anonymous]

I recently bought a BQ dual sim phone from O2 to replace a free dual sim phone which got broken. The phone is lovely and would like to keep it. I have been with O2 for more than 15 years, and I am happy to continue with them. When I chose it , I was under the impression that I would be able to unlock one of the sims so I can use my Spanish sim when I go abroad, but it looks like I can't. I must wait for 12 months so I can unlock the whole thing. THis is rather inconvenient, I don't want to unlock both, just one. Has anybody got the same problem? I feel so stupid, I trusted the O2 gurus who recommended this phone.

[xxscrappyxx]

@Bambino. No its not.

[Bambino]

Well, @xxscrappyxx, if you read the thread you will see that the OP is on Pay & Go and that @jonsie's post says that Pay & Go phones are locked to the network for 12 months.

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

Do not be tempted to use dodgy means to unlock it.
If you can borrow an o2 contract sim you can put that into the phone and still get the free immediate unlock.

[Bambino]

@Anonymous Please see @MI5's post above this one. A good idea if you can.

[jonsie]

If you are anywhere near godforsaken Bolton you can borrow my sim 

[MI5]

I can't remember if it's included in the unlock link so thought I'd mention it.

[MI5]

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@jonsie wrote:

If you are anywhere near godforsaken Bolton you can borrow my sim 

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They will need it for a couple of days though jonsie.

[jonsie]

No problem. ...

[Anonymous]

That's a great idea. Thank you!

[MI5]

Happy to help