KathK Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 We bought our daughter a phone for her bday last week. It was in a cabinet in Dick Smith with all the Vodafone phones, so we (stupidly!) presumed it was a Vodafone. We have never heard of GRL (being only 2 months in Oz!), & thought this was something to do with phone itself. We do not want the GRL network, we are with Vodafone so want her on same network, (plus it has the prepaid packages we want, which GRL doesn't). We need the phone unlocking, its a Nokia 2680 (& I think GRL will charge us $70, but the phone was only $99!). I have looked at various websites & even tried a couple, but they couldn't find a code, does anyone out there have any suggestions or recommendations - PLEEEEASE?! thank you Kath xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wanderer Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Somehow after reading what's on Whirpool, a fairly authoritive site, I do not like your chances - Vodafone GRL Mobile - Vodafone - Mobile Carriers There are some internet sites that you pay $5-6 to for a code and procedure to do it yourself but you need to know the actual make of the phone and sounds like the GRL is some branding by Crazy Johns. If there is another make name/model No. you can find on it, you might be bale to do something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathK Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Thanks - but not really much help! Am annoyed we (OH!) didn't read small print on outside of packaging before ripping it open!! Does anyone know of any reputable unlock sites in Oz? (Tried a UK one but they couldn't help). Am prepared to pay a few $ if I can avoid $70!! Kathx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTH SHARMAN Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 We had a problem with our daughter's phone. We bought it in the UK and to cut a long story short, didn't realise that the Virgin company here is nothing to do with Virgin in the UK. After trying to sort it for months, we eventually took it to a Sunday market not far from us and a guy there unlocked it for $35. See if you have any markets happening near to you and take the phone along. Worth a try. T xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarvl Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 We bought our daughter a phone for her bday last week. It was in a cabinet in Dick Smith with all the Vodafone phones, so we (stupidly!) presumed it was a Vodafone. We have never heard of GRL (being only 2 months in Oz!), & thought this was something to do with phone itself. We do not want the GRL network, we are with Vodafone so want her on same network, (plus it has the prepaid packages we want, which GRL doesn't). We need the phone unlocking, its a Nokia 2680 (& I think GRL will charge us $70, but the phone was only $99!). I have looked at various websites & even tried a couple, but they couldn't find a code, does anyone out there have any suggestions or recommendations - PLEEEEASE?! thank you Kath xx Have you tried taking it back to Dick Smiths and explaining your problem? They are usually pretty good with returns, and often know which phones are unlocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathK Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 not sure if they'll just laff at us!! Kath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongrel Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 grl is a vodaphone network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathK Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 grl is a vodaphone network I know they use vodafones network, but have tried a vodafone sim but phone is locked to GRL & won't accept it. Have tried emailing GRL but so far no response - surprise! surprise! IT SUCKS!! Kath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongrel Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 why not use grl ,same costs to vodafone ,we are with crazy johns same **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest proud2beaussie Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Prevailing wisdom from Whirlpool forums seems to be that you can't get out of paying the $70.00 within 6 months.I'm by no means saying that it definetely can't be done but things are not looking good,sorry I can't provide better news. Vodafone GRL Mobile - Vodafone - Mobile Carriers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathK Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 We don't want to pay a monthly fee, as Amy won't use phone enough. We just wanted to load phone with $20 for emergency use only, with a long expiry, & GRL don't offer this tho vodafone do Kath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongrel Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 We don't want to pay a monthly fee, as Amy won't use phone enough. We just wanted to load phone with $20 for emergency use only, with a long expiry, & GRL don't offer this tho vodafone do Kath Not sure over there but all payg in oz as all ive found are capped plans we had vodaphone to start you have ie $19 cap and its worth for instance 100 bucks calls and taxts but they expire aftera month with no rollover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skarah Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I had the same problem when i bought a phone with GRL. here is a website that unlocks phones for under 10 AUD depending on the brand of phone. It worked for me. (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skarah Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 - Unlock your mobile. Unlock Nokia, unlock samsung, unlock motorola, unlock sony and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furkew Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 not sure if they'll just laff at us!! Kath I would go back and explain the problem. If you dont ask, you will never know the answer :biggrin: I have found that here in Oz, they are a lot more understanding than you might think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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