Re: Spam - Orange ?

In article <jJ6dncc9a4EW_EzVnZ2dnUVZ8jWdnZ2d@posted.plusnet >,
pigeon@cwctv.net says...
> I did a search on Google for "GID 1 lock" but from what i've read so-far
> from one of the links presented
> http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...d.php?t=733684 it says "GID1 is
> usually used so you can't put a SIM from the master network into a phone of
> a Virtual." but im trying to put a SIM from a Virtual into that of a master
> if that makes any sence ?? Im confused...

It makes sense but it's not quite as simple as that. Even the "master
network" (to use the quoted terminology) has a GID1 value, and Orange do
use the GID1 lock.

> Anyway I havn't tried the IDT sim idea yet, maybe it will work or you think
> not?

I don't think it will, although I cannot offer you a cast iron
guarantee.
--
Regards
Jon

"Pigeon" <pigeon@cwctv.net> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know of any MVNO's hosted on Orange UK?
> TIA.
>
http://www.lycamobile.co.uk/

Steve Terry

"Jon" <spam@jonparker.plus.com> wrote in message
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In article <XcadnVc9qrRl_FPVnZ2dnUVZ8rednZ2d@posted.plusnet >,
pigeon@cwctv.net says...
>> Im afraid you are incorrect Harry, I am the OP of this thread and it was
>> a
>> genuine question I asked, not spam, I asked because I have a Nokia phone
>> that is locked to Orange and I don't wan't to use it on Orange due to the
>> high cost of International calls, £1.00 per minute to USA seems far too
>> exsessive to me!!
>
>To insert a non-Orange SIM you will still need it unlocked. Google "GID1
>lock" for details if you're interested.
>Regards
>Jon
>
>
Which phones are Orange GID1 locking?

Steve Terry