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Bell to allow HSPA devices to be unlocked

By on October 10, 2009 at 11:27am in Bell Mobility News, Mobile News, Various News

bell-unlockWith Bell’s announcements that their new HSPA network launching in November and the addition of the Apple iPhone to their line up there are certainly many reasons to celebrate.

To date we’ve heard the following devices will also be launched on Bell (I’ve put link to the original posts): BlackBerry Bold 9700, BlackBerry 8530, Blackberry Bold 9000, Nokia N97, Nokia 2730, Nokia 6530, LG Xenon, Samsung Omnia 2, Samsung T746, Novatel HSPA Turbo Stick.

We are still waiting on a few more devices before we post them up, but those are some strong additions!

More news for those who travel overseas… a leaked screenshot shows they’ll be giving issuing unlock codes for their devices. However, there are a few “important things to know”: must have an active account that is greater than 30 days old; will still be responsible for their contract; and will be charged a one-time fee on their monthly bill.

No word on what the “one-time fee is”, hopefully not too high. This new HSPA network for both Bell and TELUS will be a game changer here in Canada. Add all the new carriers like WIND, Dave Wireless, Public Mobile and Videotron… big things will be coming down the pipe. (Also, you’ll notice on the screenshot a snazzy of the Omnia 2)

Via: HoFo & BGR

Related posts:

  1. Bell launches Win a Bell HSPA phone contest
  2. Bell HSPA BlackBerry Bold 9700 spotted in inventory!
  3. Bell officially launching HSPA network in November
  4. Bell and TELUS to launch iPhone 3GS in November?

Discussion

8 comments for “Bell to allow HSPA devices to be unlocked”

  1. Sounds great but last I checked Rogers will also be more than happy to give you the unlock code for your phone it will just cost you $200+
    This is only news if they aren’t going to charge you for the unlocking like AT&T or T-Mobile in the USA.

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    Posted by DanInCanada | October 10, 2009, 3:59 pm
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  2. Something tells me that Bell will be charging a lot more than the $19 I recently paid for an unlock code for my Tour 9630 (managed to purchase it on sales plus a 50% discount code – have to love the internet).

    Leave it to Bell to create a new revenue stream by selling you a locked phone.

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    Posted by Vincent Clement | October 10, 2009, 9:27 pm
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  3. Seriously, I can’t be the only one who finds this absolutely ridiculous, can I? Can the author of this article explain why you have an excited/cheerful tone in announcing such conditions for unlocking?

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    Posted by Dan | October 12, 2009, 11:55 am
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  4. I don’t think Rogers will sell you an unlock code as far as I know. I think the reason why the author is excited is because unlocking from the provider has always been taboo. With this though, it looks like Bell is bringing it out to the open and saying, look at us, we don’t have a problem unlocking your phone. Now, the big question is how much they’re willing to do this for. If it’s 20.00 bucks, that’s not bad, if it’s anything higher than that, Pacific Mall is still your best bet!

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    Posted by Manuel | October 13, 2009, 1:40 pm
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  5. this is bull. Find out your facts before posting this crap.

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    Posted by johnny o | November 8, 2009, 10:37 pm
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  6. got my Omnia 2. Was told after 30 days I could pay $75 to get it unlocked.

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    Posted by cass_m | November 19, 2009, 5:54 pm
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  7. Here it is. You’ll need to pay 75$ and only corporate bell stores can give you the subsidy unlock code at this time. To know where s the nearest corp bell store from wher you live, you need to call bell technical support.

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    Posted by Simon | December 18, 2009, 1:49 am
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  8. i got the samsung t746 for xmas and its a bell am living oversea am use it now but i cant get to use the internet can u help me plz

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    Posted by nesdon charles | December 28, 2011, 5:33 pm
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