From: Mark on
On Fri, 21 May 2010 16:01:28 +0100, "Steve Terry" <gfourwwk(a)tesco.net>
wrote:

>"Lobster" <davidlobsterpot601(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:QiqJn.177408$BX1.64477(a)newsfe16.ams2...
>>I need to buy a new handset to replace a faulty one being used on a
>>contract, therefore an important requirement is that the handset should be
>>unlocked (especially because I will be changing airtime providers soon to
>>take advantage of another cashback deal).
>>
>> I believe CPW don't lock their phones - is that right, or does it only
>> apply to their contract phones? I was hoping to buy a PAYG handset from
>> them on the basis that it would be unlocked - am I right?
>>
>>
>CPW try to stock unlocked standard GSM stock phones
>to minimise their own stock keeping
>
>If network branded then they'll also be network locked

Most of their PAYG handsets are unlocked - but not all. You'd have to
ask to be certain. However one of the conditions of sale is you buy a
�10-20 top up at the same time.
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