Geek advice sought, please.

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

When travelling, I find that using tinternety stuff on my phone results in simply mahoosive bills from my good chums at 02. I have noticed, upon arrival at the corrugated iron shacks which pass as airports in the further reaches of Her Majesty's Empire, many shady-looking fellows offering 'local sim cards' in exchnage for beads, mirrors and ribbons. On my last journey to the East, I determined to utilise this service and took with me an old iPhone which has lurked in a drawer. Selecting the least savage looking chap, I entreated him to sim me up, which he did with no little dexterity. Sadly, upon firing up the personal communicator, his little face dropped and he shook his head sadly. 'Ees lockayd,' he advised, mournifully, which I translated to mean that the telephone is, in some way, 'locked'.

Seeking advice from the internet, I discover that I can have it 'unlocked', but to do so must obtain a certain number from my telephone supplier. The thought of trying to communicate with an 02 call centre in Mumbai, being placed on hold for 72 hours and then eventually failing to make myself understood fills me with horror.

Geeks of Awimb. Do I have another option?

[Classic Jorge]

amongst the costermongers, sellers of fish and greengrocer's you will usually find an asian fellow surrounded by gaudy phone cases for disreputable brands like Sam Sung & Sons.

Do not be preturbed by this, the subcontinental fellow is a godsend and will work his wily jungle magic upon your wireless telephonic machine and huzzah!

Your electronic speaking telephone will have the powers to operate outside her majesty's dominion.

[Berni]

Basically, she virtually had to threaten someone at Vodafone with Ofcom before they gave us what we needed.

Can't you take it to one of those in no way dodgy shops that has a sign saying 'phones unlocked' and they'll do it for you while obviously assuming you've stolen it?

[Herbette Chapman - aged 15]

your social inferiors though.

[71 Guns - channeling the spirit of Mr Hat]

around. No calls or txt messages :cloud9:
The Mrs paid 5gbp per day to use Vodaphone who told her when she was about to breach limits, good system.

[Classic Jorge]

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

[71 Guns - channeling the spirit of Mr Hat]

[Berni]

his truck should basically be the state flag of the Northern Territory.

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

Perhaps I could stop on the Old Kent Road tomorrow on my way to St. James's.

[Classic Jorge]

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[Classic Jorge]

[Berni]

[Classic Jorge]

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

"Salaam Aleikum!" I shall bawl, whilst simultaneously bowing deeply and placing the freshly kissed fingertips to the heart, eyes and ears.

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

I seek linen shirts and gentleman's swimming apparel; a visit to Turnbull and Asser and a sport of lunch are absolue musts.

[Mc Gooner]

:hehe:

[Classic Jorge]

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['Neg]

Anyway, too tight to pay some roaming charge to the good telecoms people eh? How very Dutch.

[PSRB]

not sure this entirely answers your question :thumbup:

[Pat Vegas]

I found if you be very forthright about things and mention how much you spend over the years they will do it for free.