unlock Express 3g card

[etsouris]

Hi Vodacom3g

Last week i signed a 24 month contract. The thing is i might go overseas to chlie for some work.

Question 1
Can i get my 3g card unlocked? And How?

 

[vodacom3g]

Hi Vodacom3g

Last week i signed a 24 month contract. The thing is i might go overseas to chlie for some work.

Question 1
Can i get my 3g card unlocked? And How?

Is it locked?

 

[etsouris]

hi vodacom 3g

yes

when i use the software nad search for other netorks, It picked up mtn/cell c and it says not allowed..

you help is appreciated

 

[ginggs]

when i use the software nad search for other netorks, It picked up mtn/cell c and it says not allowed..

Were you using a Vodacom SIM card? You need to try an MTN or Cell C SIM in the data card to determine whether it is locked.

 

[ic]

when i use the software nad search for other netorks, It picked up mtn/cell c and it says not allowed..

Were you using a Vodacom SIM card? You need to try an MTN or Cell C SIM in the data card to determine whether it is locked.

Yep, one cannot roam on MTN's HSDPA network using a Vodacom SIM card and visa versa, one has to use a home network SIM card to access the network that the SIM card corresponds to, this is a function of the SIM card and not the modem [data card].

 

[etsouris]

Great stuff

Hi there

thanks. I tried my mtn sim and it works.

So would i have a problem if i travel.? Suppose i put my there sim inside.

Just for intreast sake, Why are they unlocked? has it always been like this?

 

[ginggs]

thanks. I tried my mtn sim and it works.

OK, so you have established your card is not locked.

So would i have a problem if i travel.? Suppose i put my there sim inside.

If you didn't have a problem with an MTN SIM, you won't have a problem with a foreign SIM.

Just for intreast sake, Why are they unlocked? has it always been like this?

They are not locked because Vodacom believes customers should remain customers because they are happy, not because they are forced to. AFAIK, it has been like this for a long time, there were a few E620 cards that were locked, but no others.