Simlock On O2??

[t_aitch]

Im thinking about buying a phone on contract from o2, and then selling it to buy another phone that o2 doesnt supply.

I was just wondering if o2 simlock their phones, or whether it will be unlocked by default?

[Stoo]

nope, O2 phones aren't locked, or at least the last three I've had weren't..

[t_aitch]

Wcked, thanks for confirming that.

[mrbanana]

I believe only their payg phones are locked. Is that right?

[McMav]

I believe only their payg phones are locked. Is that right?

my 2 werent

[FatalSaviour]

Out of all the O2 Contract phones that I've ever had (going back years and years now..), none of them have been locked. Hope that helps .
None of them have been branded (unlike what Orange and Vodafone do sometimes), but depending on the phone, you might find the firmware's verrry slightly different. Not a huge deal though.

[manwithnoname]

I think you can call customer services and get the unlatching code if it is locked to the network - there maybe a charge.

I'm Fairly sure prepay are locked and contract are un-locked