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Softbank i phone 5 handset in the UK

LloydyLloyd
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Hi!

I visited the UK in August with my Japanese Softbank I phone. My carrier switched to vodafone over here and after some research found that Softbank and Vodafone were in a company merger.

 

I cancelled my softbank account last week and moved back to the UK yesterday. I had to pay for and keep my Iphone as I don't think Softbank stores sell refurb'ed phones. I know phones are locked to carriers, but since it is a Softbank phone is there any possiblity of getting a vodafone account/contract and getting coverage for it? Obviously will need a new number too.

 

Thank you!

 

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Community Champion (Retired)
Community Champion (Retired)

Only Softbank will be able to ask Apple to unlock your phone.

 

The companies are two entirely different entities.

Thank you. Will have to phone them!