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Originally Posted by kitty1499  OK ... So, if I have a prepaid phone (mine is with optus) that is not locked (and Im sure mine wdnt be as Ive had it for years - I think they are only locked for the first 6 months usually)  Kitty |
Kitty
As you know I havnt been to Thailand yet so I can only comment on what I know about mobiles and what I have heard.. So here goes!
You have to call Optus and ask them to unlock your mobile before you go - and they will only do it if you have either
a) been with them for a certain period of time ( I think 6 months but not sure)
or B) recharged a certain amount of credit with them ( I think its $80.. but again not 100%)
So then you call and they will unlock it.
If you want GR get them to activate it at the same time.
Once it is active you can use it overseas BUT calls are very expensive ( much cheaper if you are on a plan as opposed to pre paid).
I have been recommended to buy a Thai sim over there. As long as you 'unlock' your phone first you should have no drams!
Hope that makes sense!
Grace