How do I unlock a UK Iphone to use in Australia?

The UK network is Vodafone and also the Australian network is Vodafone, but how do I get an Australian SIM card to work in an iPhone that was bought In the UK?

Talk to Vodaphone. Only they can resolve the issue especially if your phone is locked to your UK provider. They are the only ones who can unlock the phone unless Vodaphone in AU can do it.

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  • HT4061 How could I unlock my old iPhone?

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  • HT201328 How do I unlock a disabled iphone?

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    There's even a picture.
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    I have given my old iphone to my niece and it needs to be unlocked so she can put another providers sim in it. The only option on the website is for my current hand set and not my old one, I have tried ringing technical support but was waiting to get through for 45 mins before they closed - how do I do this?

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    But first this.
    Only contract devices have to be used for 6 months first before requesting a unlock. PAYG, Sim only or secondhand devices this rule doesn't apply.
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    http://ee.co.uk/help/getting-started/joining-ee/unlocking-your-phone

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  • HT1349 How to open unlock for my iphone

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  • How do I unlock my Apple iPhone 4S so I can use other SIM cards abroad?

    Hello!
    I have an iPhone 4s which i have had for years with Vodafone UK.  I know I can get them to unlock my iPhone for me so I can use it abroad.  I tried to do this.  But they said the IMEI number I have for my phone is not the same as the one in their records.
    This is because Apple (in store) swapped it out when I had problems with it within the first year) so I have a different iPhone from the one they sold me.
    So I am lost.  How do I unlock an iPhone from Apple so i can use sim cards abroad?
    Any help is gratefully received!
    Alan

    Thanks Peter!  If only I was in the UK!  I am in Nicaragua and south America for the next four months hence why trying to get my phone unlocked!  It is a nightmare and at the moment I have Vodafone saying they can't do it because they don't recognize the IMEI number and Apple doing the same.
    Any other ideas about what I can do remotely. 
    Thank you for your reply.
    Alan

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    I need to unlock my 3G iphone..how can I do it?

    If you mean that you want to unlock it from your network provider:
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    - Contact your network provider who may be able to unlock your phone for you.
    Depending on your carrier, this may cost a small fee of around £10/$15.

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