Buying un-networked mobile phones in UK

[richardgreen]

 
Buying un-networked Mobile phones in UK
Where can i buy a mobile phone in the UK that is not tied to a specific network? So that i can just put my sim card in and use it? 
 

[allgram]

hello,the easiest way it to go to carphonewarehouse and buy an unlocked one, cheapest one this a.m. (19th) �39.99. or buy one on e-bay, i just did nokia 3100 �35, very easy. hope this helps.

[tomd]

A lot of mobile phones on sale are not tied to a specific network, but the more common phrase to use is "locked" or "unlocked." If you search the Mobile Phones category of ebay for "unlocked" you will no doubt find hundreds

[PunkDaddy]

You can buy them from most places that sell mobile phones. they are generally advertised as Handset only, or Sim free. But you will pay a lot more than if you buy one on contract.

[PatTheRat]

Most o2 phones are not locked to their network (expect the ones the make themselves). It should be cheaper buying a handset with an o2 sim and just inserting whatever sim you like. Im not sure how compatible the are with '3' sim cards, but all others should work.