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    Were to unlock a cell Phone in Panama City

    I was wondering what places I could get a cell Phone unlocked in Panama city and what the cost would be for that?

    Thank to you all for your help....

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    There are 3 or 4 phone stores on the lower level of Plaza Concordia, on Via Espaņa across from El Rey. At least one of those shops can unlock phones. I think the price depends on the model of phone; a couple years ago, I paid $25 to unlock a new model Motorola that they'd never seen in Panama.

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    Thank you Exilio, you are a wealth of information...

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    Quote Originally Posted by exilio View Post
    There are 3 or 4 phone stores on the lower level of Plaza Concordia, on Via Espaņa across from El Rey. At least one of those shops can unlock phones. I think the price depends on the model of phone; a couple years ago, I paid $25 to unlock a new model Motorola that they'd never seen in Panama.
    Hi Exilio, Do you remember the name of the store that unlocks cell phones??

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    No. Go to Plaza Concordia, to the lower level. There are 3 phone stores there, on that level. The one farthest to the the west (i.e., toward Carmen Iglesia) does unlocking.


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    Quote Originally Posted by exilio View Post
    There are 3 or 4 phone stores on the lower level of Plaza Concordia, on Via Espaņa across from El Rey. At least one of those shops can unlock phones. I think the price depends on the model of phone; a couple years ago, I paid $25 to unlock a new model Motorola that they'd never seen in Panama.
    Do they unlock Iphones too? and Do they offer other services?

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    Yes, but I don't know what you mean by "other services." Cappuccino? Massage? Shoe shine?

    An iPhone should be no problem to unlock, because they are relatively common here. However, if you bring them a new model phone they've never seen before, it may take some time. E.g., 3 years ago when I took them a Moto PEBL, I waited for about half an hour -- I assume because they were in the back room getting the unlock codes off the internet -- because at that time they'd never seen a PEBL.

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    Quote Originally Posted by exilio View Post
    Yes, but I don't know what you mean by "other services." Cappuccino? Massage? Shoe shine?

    An iPhone should be no problem to unlock, because they are relatively common here. However, if you bring them a new model phone they've never seen before, it may take some time. E.g., 3 years ago when I took them a Moto PEBL, I waited for about half an hour -- I assume because they were in the back room getting the unlock codes off the internet -- because at that time they'd never seen a PEBL.

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    I mean other related services like computer repair, programming, etc. Thank you!

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    They are a phone store; they don't handle computers.
    But there are many, many computer stores and repair shops in PC.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kian View Post
    Do they unlock Iphones too? and Do they offer other services?

    You can take a look at this site:

    Official ZiPhone Blog. iPhone News and Unlocking.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vornado View Post
    You can take a look at this site:

    Official ZiPhone Blog. iPhone News and Unlocking.
    Is this located in Panama?

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    Quote Originally Posted by exilio View Post
    They are a phone store; they don't handle computers.
    But there are many, many computer stores and repair shops in PC.
    Thank you exilio!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kian View Post
    Is this located in Panama?

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    Thank you exilio!

    The site gives you free software to unlock the Iphone. I have not used it myself since I do not have an Iphone. A friend of mime use it and it worked very well for him. It was also featured on Cnet a few months ago. Be aware that by unlocking the phone you will lose any warranty.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vornado View Post
    The site gives you free software to unlock the Iphone. I have not used it myself since I do not have an Iphone. A friend of mime use it and it worked very well for him. It was also featured on Cnet a few months ago. Be aware that by unlocking the phone you will lose any warranty.

    But I think it needs some gadgets and materials and it would be risky for my Iphone.

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