This is now dead, and many of the Doro websites offering free unlocking don't list the 5516 sadly..
Even the gsm forum don't mention the 5516, too new I guess.
Doesn't look like the codes are available for this phone yet.
winchman
11 Dec 16#29
Seems a nicely made phone, no complaints for the money.
adamalport
11 Dec 16#28
Ordered mine online, selected one of the £10 sim bundles and paid £12.99 total. The following day I received a text to say it was ready to pick up at my nominated shop. No problems in the shop, it was ready for me in a bag, phone and separate PAYG sim package. No awkward questions from the staff, simple. But as stated in a previous comment you do need to know the collection reference number which is stated in their order confirmation email.
Ordered a Giffgaff sim online which has worked without issues.
I can see it being a nice phone for my nearly 90 year old Mother, no frills and I've disabled the web browser as this was impossible to operate with a numeric keypad. Also, not great for texting, again due to a numeric keypad.
One nice feature if that all the contacts can be set up and synced to the phone using a Doro online account
That means this phone will work on all four of the UK's networks: EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three; and those who piggyback on them.
johnleetreeservices
9 Dec 16#24
Where unlocks these
steverearl
7 Dec 16#21
O2 phones locked to O2 3g phones will work on three
SoupDragon1 to steverearl
7 Dec 16#22
thanks i can confirm they are locked to o2
SoupDragon1
7 Dec 161#20
I have just found this info.
The network was called Three because it only operates over 3G signals, because of this you need to make sure the phone you are looking to buy supports 3G network capabilities. 3G has faster network transmission and is often known as mobile broadband for mobile phones and more recently available in products such as the iPad and USB Dongles for laptops etc.
When choosing a phone that will work with the Three network you need to look at the phone specification under network/connectivity. Some specification will state something which will be a little more straight forward such as:
2G: 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz (Quadband)
3G: 900/2100 (Dual-band) - If you see this you know the phone will work with the Three network as it states 3G network support
So am i right in thinking if this phone is unlocked then it will work on the three network?
SoupDragon1
6 Dec 16#1
Can this be used on the three network
rejector1 to SoupDragon1
6 Dec 161#2
o2 phones usually come locked to network
BigBen75020 to SoupDragon1
7 Dec 16#19
no sorry with 3 its has to be smartphone .
NFS
7 Dec 161#18
Thank you
wilson1973
7 Dec 16#17
Do Giffgaff do a 3g SIM that will be suitable for this phone
SoupDragon1
6 Dec 161#16
I contacted the seller on ebay they said yes they could unlock phone before i bought it.
Some people say o2 phones are unlocked
NFS
6 Dec 16#14
Trying to order the phone for my dad but it's asking to select a phone tariff on pay and go.
rejector1 to NFS
6 Dec 162#15
That's just for the sim pack , you won't get charged anything more than £12.99.
RebTheRebel
6 Dec 16#12
Does anyone know if a Tesco Sim works in O2 phones with them sharing networks?
I tried to buy a phone in store on Sunday (this was my preference, they didn't have it, so I went with the alcatel 20.45x) - the store wanted me to show a Pay & Go sim or buy a £10 top up - walked out, bought it on my phone & collected it from the same store. They didn't have a clue (told me phone was £5 more than website - not sure if it actually was, as I didn't get as far as purchasing in store).
One word of warning with click & collect; you must have a 4 digit reference which is only in the confirmation email. It is not in the downloaded confirmation & further both that & the site say that all you need is the order reference (which is in the downloaded confirmation) and the card you used (neither of which I actually needed - surname & 4 digit collection code).
SoupDragon1
6 Dec 161#6
ok, Thank you
SoupDragon1
6 Dec 16#3
if it was unlocked would it be ok with three?
rejector1 to SoupDragon1
6 Dec 161#5
Specs say it's 3g so should be compatible.
It's only asking you to select a sim for your preferred allowance for if/when you want to top up
SoupDragon1
6 Dec 16#4
how do you get for £12.99 its asking me to select a tariff
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https://www.doro.co.uk/doro-5516.html
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http://www.wintechmobiles.com/tools/doro-unlock-code-calculator/
Even the gsm forum don't mention the 5516, too new I guess.
Doesn't look like the codes are available for this phone yet.
Ordered a Giffgaff sim online which has worked without issues.
I can see it being a nice phone for my nearly 90 year old Mother, no frills and I've disabled the web browser as this was impossible to operate with a numeric keypad. Also, not great for texting, again due to a numeric keypad.
One nice feature if that all the contacts can be set up and synced to the phone using a Doro online account
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222334267369?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
EDIT I do NOT think this has any unlock options on eBay - the €2.99 item has a list of models that does NOT include this.
Anyone know if a Pay & Go phone just bought can be unlocked for free by o2 if you have a pay monthly contract?
More info here https://www.doro.co.uk/blog/cpw:
That means this phone will work on all four of the UK's networks: EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three; and those who piggyback on them.
The network was called Three because it only operates over 3G signals, because of this you need to make sure the phone you are looking to buy supports 3G network capabilities. 3G has faster network transmission and is often known as mobile broadband for mobile phones and more recently available in products such as the iPad and USB Dongles for laptops etc.
When choosing a phone that will work with the Three network you need to look at the phone specification under network/connectivity. Some specification will state something which will be a little more straight forward such as:
2G: 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz (Quadband)
3G: 900/2100 (Dual-band) - If you see this you know the phone will work with the Three network as it states 3G network support
So am i right in thinking if this phone is unlocked then it will work on the three network?
Some people say o2 phones are unlocked
One word of warning with click & collect; you must have a 4 digit reference which is only in the confirmation email. It is not in the downloaded confirmation & further both that & the site say that all you need is the order reference (which is in the downloaded confirmation) and the card you used (neither of which I actually needed - surname & 4 digit collection code).
It's only asking you to select a sim for your preferred allowance for if/when you want to top up