Will O2 provide an NCK for free?

[Anonymous]

I lost my phone but have been a long term customer with o2 for about 8 years now (pay and go).

I have already got a replacement SIM and phone but the phone is an old Sony Ericsson which was bought on Orange by my sister a few years ago.

I don't want to move to Orange because that means my girlfriend will probably switch aswell and then it will cost more to call my O2 friends plus I like my current tariff aswell.

Do they provide them or will they bascically tell me to pay some dodgy phone repair shop to unlock it for a fee?

[jonsie]

They won't provide the NCK, as it's locked to another network. However, your girlfriend should be able to get the unlock code from Orange for around £15.00. Your other option is the one you mention.

[Anonymous]

Seeing as it's £5 from my local town I think I will just go with the latter option then.

Thanks.

[jonsie]

Way to go!

[Anonymous]

be careful tho, about unlocking from the local repair shop.
I have known phones not to accept internet or MMS settings if they are forced unlocked.
Dont get me wrong, yours probably wont be a problem, just be aware of the risks.