Three Sim into another phone, does it have to be a Three phone? - Saxperience

danzman1991 · 17th October 2009, 17:04

Hi,

I've had my Nokia 5800 for 2 months now, and I'm really not getting along with it, plus I don't get a signal at home, but I'm in a 24 month contract.

Is there a way to end the contract early without paying £550 (22 months left at £25 a month) or, would my sim work in another phone?

Say I bought a pay as you go blackberry, could I put my 3 sim into it and stilll get my free minutes, texts and internet?

Thanks,

Dan.

Scott^p · 17th October 2009, 18:10

as long as the phone isnt locked to another network then yes you could put it in another phone

Viper · 17th October 2009, 18:26

lol, why would you agree to a 2 year contract? LOL!

as scrott said, should be able to swap to another phone.

and unlucky with being on 3. no wonder you dont get a signal

danzman1991 · 17th October 2009, 19:03

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Originally Posted by Viper

lol, why would you agree to a 2 year contract? LOL!

as scrott said, should be able to swap to another phone.

and unlucky with being on 3. no wonder you dont get a signal

Seemed like a good idea at the time, read lots of good reviews about the phone, 3's site says I should get a full signal at home, and unltd everything for £25 was an offer I couldn't refuse =/

Luke · 17th October 2009, 19:05

You have a case mate.

If their site clearly states you get signal and you don't, then I'd take it further. There was something on Watchdog earlier in the year with the exact same story and 3 agreed to end the contract early.

bald24 · 17th October 2009, 19:13

I get a great signal with 3, when I was in Scotland earlier this year, I was the only one with a signal half of the time, with brother on Orange and mum on o2

danzman1991 · 17th October 2009, 19:43

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Originally Posted by Luke

You have a case mate.

If their site clearly states you get signal and you don't, then I'd take it further. There was something on Watchdog earlier in the year with the exact same story and 3 agreed to end the contract early.

I saw the one about O2 Customers not getting a signal.. Not seen the one about 3?

Edit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/...no_signal.html

I wouldn't no where to start when it comes to writing them letters or emails ect.. =/

Luke · 17th October 2009, 21:46

If you want an hand, let me know mate - I don't mind helping.

I'd also get a cheap fun/PAYG sim card and charge it all back to them for the inconvenice.

danzman1991 · 18th October 2009, 10:05

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Originally Posted by Luke

If you want an hand, let me know mate - I don't mind helping.

I'd also get a cheap fun/PAYG sim card and charge it all back to them for the inconvenice.

Cheers, may take you up on that mate!

I just looked on there website again and it says "You can use your mobile to make calls, send texts and use the internet in most instances. When you’re indoors the signal strength may be better in different rooms."

=/ I'm not sure I do have a case now =S

Luke · 18th October 2009, 10:14

Do you get any signal at home?!

danzman1991 · 18th October 2009, 10:52

Outside I do, by the window I do, in my room/house, I don't..

danzman1991 · 18th October 2009, 11:57

I just put my sim into an old unlocked phone and it wouldn't work =/

Luke · 18th October 2009, 15:05

Well in that case I'd say you have to be honest....I'd research mobile forums or something - see if any similar experiences.

danzman1991 · 24th October 2009, 17:57

I went into Three today, and they said I can change phones aslong as the one I buy has 3G and is from Three, otherwise the internet won't work. Is this true, or are they just trying to make more money?

djjoney · 24th October 2009, 19:44

i have the exact same problem , three are utter wank lol i rang em numerous times about the lack of signal and they didn't give a crap . ended up getting a 02 payg phone and divert all the calls to that . contracts up soon and cant wait to tell em to shove their contract up their ass