Comments on: O2 UK to Start Unlocking iPhones Nov. 10. Rogers Canada -- Not.

By: Life_ownerxx

Life_ownerxx — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:10:00 +0000

bollocks

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:21:11 +0000

Where do Rogers customers who are moving abroad stand? My friend is moving from Canada to the UK and would, of course, like to move to a uk based sim only deal so that she is not racking up roaming charges etc. Any advice gratefully received.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:39:32 +0000

@Jack Dodson: Not true. O2 are allowing customers to unlock their iPhone for free and without requiring a minimum term or waiting until the end of the customer's contract term. They are not forced to do this by Ofcom.

Read the following page: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consumeradvice/mobile/switching/switch/ This explains that "Usually, mobile service providers require a minimum contract or service period to expire before they unlock your phone. Most service providers charge a fee for this service." So what O2 are doing is voluntary - they are under no legal or regulatory obligation to provide unlocking, either free or chargeable, during the contract term.

By: Cole

Cole — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:45:48 +0000

Bell mobility has stated they will be unlocking phones on the new HSPA network .. I was told at a bell store they would unlock the iPhone for a $75 fee

By: abe

abe — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:32:27 +0000

I for one would move to any provider in Canada that offered this service. I think it is ridiculous that we can't buy an unlocked phone from any of our carriers.

By: Kris

Kris — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:52:59 +0000

@Jack Dodson That's what I'm thinking. Roger, Bell or Telus here in Canada don't have to do it. But the Apple stores here in Canada apparently sell unlocked phones because we have 3 carriers -- and then when you put your Bell or Telus or Rogers SIM card in, it locks to that carrier. So I can't see why after Canadians finish their 3 year contracts, Apple couldn't unlock the phone so you could switch carriers if you wanted. Then when you put the new SIM in, it becomes locked again to the new carrier.

By: Jack Dodson

Jack Dodson — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:34:29 +0000

O2 isn't do this out of the goodness of their heart. They have no option under OFCOM (UK regulator for telecoms) legislation in the UK. All UK phones (that are not under exclusive distribution) have to be unlocked if the customer so requests. The 12 month stipulation on Pay & Go is again standard across all brands, if the phone is not under exclusive distribution. Don't expect any carrier anywhere to follow that lead if the law of the land doesn't require it.

By: Kris

Kris — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:47:49 +0000

While Rogers says no change right now - that could be because we are still under 3 year contracts. While it would be nice if Rogers did allow us to unlock the phones as long as we pay off the remainder of our contract, they really don't want people jumping ship. But once July 2011 comes around, I don't see why they wouldn't unlock them. Even if Rogers doesn't, I would think Apple would. I don't think Apple would force you to buy a new phone if you want to jump to a new carrier in Canada when your contract is up with another one. However the unlock may be that it unlocks the phone to accept the new SIM but is then locked to that carrier from that point on.

By: Gregg

Gregg — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:45:31 +0000

Nice signal bars you got there.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:43:50 +0000

Submitted my request about one minute ago, will keep you guys informed.

By: rmracer27

rmracer27 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:38:46 +0000

1st......haha