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Can I use my Nokia C3 with another mobile carrier?
April 27, 2012
11:15 pm
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I signed up for Speakout and bought a Nokia C3. Now I'm not sure pay-as-you-go is for me. Can I use my phone with, for example, Wind?

April 28, 2012
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In an extremely limited way, you could use the C3 with Wind. But you would be using the Rogers network, and pay through the nose.

The C3 should work with any carrier that uses the Rogers network, like Chatr, Petro Canada, Good2go, Fido, Rogers, and Sears

It will not work on the Bell/Telus network.

May 11, 2012
3:27 pm
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just by unlocked code online then your nokia C3 will be unlocked

Logo+hghjg=save $$$$$

May 11, 2012
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have you tried that before ?

May 11, 2012
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oh yes I bought Nokia C3 unlocked only for $10 and I got unlocked online within 3 days cause I bought it on Sat. I got it on Monday and now my Nokia C3 is unlocked

Logo+hghjg=save $$$$$

May 11, 2012
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You bought 7-11 C3 and unlocked it via online source ? If that is the case, it is news to me. As I tried 3 and all took my money and later refund it.

May 12, 2012
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Yes I bought unlocked code only it would take about 2 or 3 days they would send you the code

Logo+hghjg=save $$$$$

May 14, 2012
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seagame2001 said:

Yes I bought unlocked code only it would take about 2 or 3 days they would send you the code


Hello. Would you mind sharing the web site or address where you got your unlock code?

May 15, 2012
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I bought from this site http://www.gsmliberty.net

Logo+hghjg=save $$$$$

September 13, 2012
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seagame2001 said:

I bought from this site http://www.gsmliberty.net


Nope, this web site doesn't work, so the person is lying. Here's the messages that I recieved when trying to get an unlock code for my C3;

"We're working on adding unlocking methods for Nokia C3 cell phone's as we speak. Would you like us to notify you as soon as we have done so ? Email us at sales@gsmliberty.net !"

September 14, 2012
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I don't know if Speak Out-locked C3's are any different than Rogers-locked C3's, but I purchased a Rogers Nokia C3, and I use my Speak Out SIM in it. A few weeks ago, I bought an unlock code from http://www.cellunlocker.net for $7.99 US, and it worked perfectly.

Even though Speak Out phones use the Rogers network, I don't know if that implies that the unlocking codes/methods would be the same.

September 14, 2012
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A SpeakOut sim will work in a phone that's locked to Rogers.

September 14, 2012
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concerning C3, just as mentioned before I cannot find anyone to unlock SO C3 so weight your option before you buy the SO C3.

September 16, 2012
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I was able to unlock my Nokia C3 by e-mailing as per the instructions below. The whole procedure worked flawlessly. I then was able to purchase a Sim card from Roam Mobility and use my phone in the US.

The cost to unlock your SpeakOut Nokia phones is $25 each, which will be
deducted from your account balance.

If you would like to proceed with the unlocking of your SpeakOut phones,
please send your request to customercare@ztarmobile.com.
In your email, please include the following info:
- Handset Model
- Handset IMEI (taken directly from the handset itself, and which is listed
on the Nokia sticker under the battery)
- Confirmation that you are aware there is a $25 fee for the unlock code,
which will be taken directly from your SpeakOut account balance.
You will be sent a reply email containing the unlock code and instructions
within 10 business days.

Please feel free to contact customer care at 1-866-310-1023 if you have any
further questions regarding your inquiry. We are open Monday to Sunday
between 7am-1amET

Thank You,
AskSpeakOut

September 17, 2012
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pikabu said:

I was able to unlock my Nokia C3 by e-mailing as per the instructions below. The whole procedure worked flawlessly. I then was able to purchase a Sim card from Roam Mobility and use my phone in the US.

The cost to unlock your SpeakOut Nokia phones is $25 each, which will be
deducted from your account balance.


I'm not willing to spend $25/phone to unlock each phone (it takes them about 5 minutes to read your request, look up your unlock code and email it back to you. That works out to $300/hour. Too muck like a lawyer rip off price in my opinion. I told them I would pay them $5/phone and that's it). I buy extras all the time, just in case one craps out. Which I've had happen with 2 already. Not worth the money to keep unlocking new phones over and over again when they die.

I have 2 spare phones that I had bought a long time ago that are unlocked. I'll use those with Roam mobile. Going to get my SIM cards tomorrow. And while I'm in the US using my Roam mobility, I'll be looking at getting some extra spare unlocked phones at a way cheaper price!!!

September 17, 2012
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tstorzuk said:

pikabu said:

I was able to unlock my Nokia C3 by e-mailing as per the instructions below. The whole procedure worked flawlessly. I then was able to purchase a Sim card from Roam Mobility and use my phone in the US.

The cost to unlock your SpeakOut Nokia phones is $25 each, which will be
deducted from your account balance.


I'm not willing to spend $25/phone to unlock each phone (it takes them about 5 minutes to read your request, look up your unlock code and email it back to you. That works out to $300/hour. Too muck like a lawyer rip off price in my opinion. I told them I would pay them $5/phone and that's it). I buy extras all the time, just in case one craps out. Which I've had happen with 2 already. Not worth the money to keep unlocking new phones over and over again when they die.

I have 2 spare phones that I had bought a long time ago that are unlocked. I'll use those with Roam mobile. Going to get my SIM cards tomorrow. And while I'm in the US using my Roam mobility, I'll be looking at getting some extra spare unlocked phones at a way cheaper price!!!


How much did you pay for these phones? How much did they actually cost?

September 17, 2012
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25 for the C3 IMO is too much. There are lots of more capable phones(android for example) that worths the extra unlock cost. I was lucky that I asked zstar for the code when they didn't charge 25 bucks.