iphone 5 unlocking

[Anonymous]

If I have an iphone5 on contract with Tesco mobile and I move at the end of the contract to O2 would I neeed my phone unlocking or do I have to stay with Tesco?

[Anonymous]

You might. Although Tesco runs off the O2 network you need a pac code if you want to bring your number over, so you should also have to unlock your handset.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for that, who would unlock my phone and would there be a charge for it?

[Anonymous]

You'd need to speak to Tesco about getting your phone unlocked. Most networks just now are a bit iffy about unlocking iPhone 5s. O2 refuse point blank to do it just now.

You could always go to one of these wee shops to do it, might cost £20-£30 but could void your warranty.

[Anonymous]

Thank you.My friend is thinking of getting an iphone 5.  If she bought her phone outright and then entered into a sim only contract with o2 would that lock her phone to o2?

[jonsie · Accepted solution]

If you buy the phone outright sim free from Apple it will always remain unlocked. If you buy from CPW it will lock to the first network sim you insert.