iPhone Tesco, O2, O2Eire?????

[Anonymous]

I am regularly commuting to Southern Ireland (from the UK for work). I had the good idea of setting up my old iPhone with an Irish SIM to save on call charges etc while I'm there.

Problem: An O2 Ierland SIM doesnt seem to work. My phone was originally from Tesco but it has always worked with my O2 (UK) SIM so I assummed it was unlocked, someone has said Tesco and O2 use the same network....does anyone know if this is true? Also how can i tell if my phone is locked to Tesco/O2? and how can I get it unlocked so that I can use it in Ireland.

Many thanks for any info/suggestions

K_J 

[MI5]

Yes, Tesco, O2, giffgaff sim can all be used but not other networks if phone is locked. Easiest check is to put a Voda or Orange sim in phone. If it works then it is unlocked, if not fill out the unlock form (You will need £15 credit on your O2 sim to activate the unlock).

https://www.o2.co.uk/apps/help/help?qid=1&q1=2&route=unlocking&case=Handset%20Unlocking%20Form

[adamtemp64 · Accepted solution]

you need to get Tesco not o2 to unlock the iphone

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the info guys. Tried another network Sim on your aadvise MI5 and yeah, it is locked. Will contact Tesco and O2 just to check what is what and go ahead with unlock.

many thanks

KJ

[adamtemp64]

as it is a tescos bought only tesco can unlock it as per the tesco website

[Anonymous]

Ah! thanks will try Tesco now.

Cheers

KJ