Buying a mobile phone in TRNC

mrcyprus


Joined: 26/06/2009
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
19/07/2009 15:56

Looking to buy a phone here, just wondering what people have paid in the past for a decent one.



Average prices of a decent phone etc.

guinness


Joined: 10/03/2008
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
19/07/2009 16:39

Don't. Bring an unlocked one from the UK and just buy a SIM.



guin

mrcyprus


Joined: 26/06/2009
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
19/07/2009 16:45

Im already here. Didnt unlock my phone in UK.



If you can recommened a place to get it unlocked then that would be good.

guinness


Joined: 10/03/2008
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
19/07/2009 16:49

OK, then I think those more familiar with the back street operators in Girne will soon be along to help, there are a few places that do it I believe.



guin

clayton


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 1143

Message Posted:
19/07/2009 17:04

mrcyprus

first or secound on the right of main st in girne.phone shop on left hand side may help you.

Billabong


Joined: 19/07/2009
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
19/07/2009 17:41

A basic cheap Nokia will set you around 100 TL. I don't get why you brit's make such a fuss about everything.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
19/07/2009 17:55

Billabong



G'day, they need to communicate to whom and about what is still a complete enigma to me!



Richard

guinness


Joined: 10/03/2008
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
19/07/2009 22:55

A second thought. If you foresee frequent visits to the 'other side' then keep your UK registered phone and sim, cos you can't use your TRNC one over there. So in that case buy a new one for TRNC use.



When I go over there I always take the UK phone and my missus keeps the TRNC one, then I can call back and explain why I can't buy so-and-so and get new orders !



Brinsley in answer to your mesg 7 - some need a phone to call their lawyer on a regular (daily?) basis ;o)



guin