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September 7, 2009
5:38 pm
connie
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I am reading that some of the phones are locked. What does this mean. I am new here.

September 7, 2009
5:51 pm
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A locked phone means that only that particular provider's SIM card will work in that phone.
For instance, if you have a T-Mobile (USA provider) phone that's locked, only a T-Mobile SIM card will work with it. You will not be able to use another provider's (AT&T/Rogers)SIM card in that phone. If you do put in another SIM card, the phone's screen will say "SIM not valid", or another similar message.

September 7, 2009
6:23 pm
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Iamdrumming. Thank you so much for your answer. connie

September 7, 2009
6:43 pm
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You're welcome!

It's unfortunate that SpeakOut are now locking their phones, but most providers do. I have a Nokia 1208 I bought a year ago, and it's unlocked, but the Nokia 5130 I got just short time ago is locked.

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