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  • February 26, 2025
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Jer Blinman
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Hi guys, I purchased a Google pixel 8 Pro in December of 23 on a 2-year contract. I will be going to New York very soon and wondering if I can use an e-sim like holifly without having to unlock the phone 

Thanks in advance. Have a great day

Best answer by andewhite

Your Pixel 8 Pro won’t be network locked, if purchased in the UK, ​@Jer Blinman

OFCOM banned mobile networks from selling network locked phones in Dec 2021, so a holafly eSIM will work just fine in your Pixel device.  

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Your Pixel 8 Pro won’t be network locked, if purchased in the UK, ​@Jer Blinman

OFCOM banned mobile networks from selling network locked phones in Dec 2021, so a holafly eSIM will work just fine in your Pixel device.  


Jer Blinman
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Thank you so much for your quick reply buddy. I didn't know that that's give me a bit more peace of mind. Thank you


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Hi ​@Jer Blinman.

Glad to see that ​@andewhite has assisted you, thanks for that ​@andewhite.

If there is anything further, please let us know.

Kash