Sony Ericsson Xperia E10i_ NCK code

Hi everyone.
I tried swapping a Orange sim for a 02 sim and it wont work.
I contacted Orange who said I need a 'Network contol key' (NCK code).
And then told me it would be £22.

THAT'S RIP-OFF considering I payed £130 for the phone 9 months ago and have topped up credit well over £100.

Is there a way of getting this without paying?

Thanks everyone
Disgruntled Orange customer

 

welcome to ripoff world.. they lock the hardware to their network then they charge you to "release" it.. there is a way to get round this but it's probably going to be as expensive as paying them.. Take it to a back street repair shop and you can get the software reflashed to a straight factory binary unlocked all networks.. that usually costs between £20-£30

Don't ask "how can I do this at home" because the simple answer is.. you can't.. you will need a specialist jig and connectors and guaranteed they work out far far more than £22.. more like £100

 

Thanks ps.

Off to the shop then. I'd rather pay the local lad than the big firms.

Thanks again man