Siewss 1st Gear March 22, 2013 Share March 22, 2013 Is it safe to get an unlocked mobile phone for use in Singapore? The price difference is huge! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear March 22, 2013 Share March 22, 2013 Is it safe to get an unlocked mobile phone for use in Singapore? The price difference is huge! All phones meant for the Singapore market cannot be locked to any carrier as stipulated by IDA. Are you talking about a grey import. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siewss 1st Gear March 22, 2013 Author Share March 22, 2013 Yes, import set. Just want to know if it can work in Singapore. Don't really mind about warranty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcf777 Turbocharged March 22, 2013 Share March 22, 2013 most of the Grey set (Parallel) sold in singapore can be used here. Unless you bought it from overseas. Some phones are locked to that country network only. if you want grey set, can get it from Narajan electronics (along race course road). I just bought 10 sets of Nokia 1280 model for my india workers. very cheap. S$20 per set. most place selling S$23 to S$29. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear March 23, 2013 Share March 23, 2013 TS, are you planning to buy overseas? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyz 5th Gear March 23, 2013 Share March 23, 2013 Unlock mean not to any telco. So it is safe to go ahead n buy. If u r worried just check with the seller. I remember my iphone4s from aust vodafone is unlock and I have no probkem using it in sg telco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siewss 1st Gear March 23, 2013 Author Share March 23, 2013 TS, are you planning to buy overseas? Yes, they will be shipped from overseas sources. So now at least I've gotten pass my understanding of unlocked phones, I have to consider if the sellers are genuine - they hail from Malaysia and Nigeria. They will only ship after confirming my payment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcf777 Turbocharged March 23, 2013 Share March 23, 2013 Nigeria? U gotten be kidding. Cheap phone. But u wont get to see the phone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic March 23, 2013 Share March 23, 2013 Nigeria? U gotten be kidding. Cheap phone. But u wont get to see the phone. A few times kana approached by man trying to sell samsung tab at the esso station nearest to the old kastam in jb. They say ....abang one anot...700 rm....i say no money...he then ask how much i have in my pocket. But i scared i buy later cannot use! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrytron 6th Gear March 23, 2013 Share March 23, 2013 Though Nigeria is well known for scam!!! careful TS... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyz 5th Gear March 23, 2013 Share March 23, 2013 A few times kana approached by man trying to sell samsung tab at the esso station nearest to the old kastam in jb. They say ....abang one anot...700 rm....i say no money...he then ask how much i have in my pocket. But i scared i buy later cannot use! That is mosr likely from china.they have note 2 n iphone 5 too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic March 23, 2013 Share March 23, 2013 That is mosr likely from china.they have note 2 n iphone 5 too. Ori or pirated? Can use in sg? U have experience buying from them? Donno how much lower he willing to sell...but if its the ori n can use in sg i dont kind getting from them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear March 23, 2013 Share March 23, 2013 my gf has a working docomo phone in singapore. if that helps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siewss 1st Gear March 23, 2013 Author Share March 23, 2013 Just wanted to gather more info, and understand if anybody has tried bringing in unlocked phones through such overseas traders. I'm more than aware of scams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siewss 1st Gear March 23, 2013 Author Share March 23, 2013 my gf has a working docomo phone in singapore. if that helps Thanks. This helps. I would have purchased an unlock phone if I can get it in Singapore. I may try Naranjan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear March 23, 2013 Share March 23, 2013 Just wanted to gather more info, and understand if anybody has tried bringing in unlocked phones through such overseas traders. I'm more than aware of scams. actually why not deal directly with the chinese? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyz 5th Gear March 23, 2013 Share March 23, 2013 Don't bother la. My cousin bought a S3 and the S3 only can use for msg and anything but a phone conversation. The other party can't hear anything. Next the note 2 the pen is not available. so don't waste money to buy such an exp paper weight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyap Clutched March 24, 2013 Share March 24, 2013 Though Nigeria is well known for scam!!! careful TS... hahaha ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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