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1-month contract and device unlocking

xose — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:52:06 GMT

Hi there!

Does anyone have a definitive answer to whether a device purchased on a 1-month contract can be unlocked within that time or you have to wait 6 months anyway?

I’m referring specifically to the 5GEE mobile broadband on sale for an upfront cost of £275.

Thank you everyone!

Re: 1-month contract and device unlocking

XRaySpeX — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:43:48 GMT

You should not have to wait 6 months. You have bought the device outright on a 1-off payment; the contract is for the airtime plan.

Where did you yourself get this device itself originally? Did you buy it yourself new direct from EE or from a 3rd-party reseller or is it 2nd-hand? The unlocking process & costs are different.

Re: 1-month contract and device unlocking

xose — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 08:53:04 GMT

I haven't bought it yet. I was planning on buying one and taking it to Spain, where similar devices are not available (except for the Huawei 5G wifi, which is more expensive). I just wanted to make sure that it could be unlocked before buying.

Thank you both @XRaySpeX and @Leanne_T for your help!

Re: 1-month contract and device unlocking

XRaySpeX — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 11:19:22 GMT

Thanks! You're welcome 🙂 ! Glad I could be of assistance.