In Reply to: Cost of unlocking prepaid posted by Colleen on Wednesday, 21. December 2005 at 10:50 Bali Time:
of $80
"Virgin Mobile Pre-paid phones are secured for use on our network & can be released after topping up with $80 on your service"
http://www.virginmobile.com.au/rates/prepaid.html
"Certain models of handset are programmed to operate only on the Virgin Mobile network. To reprogram your mobile phone to operate on other networks call the Virgin Mobile Team on 1300 555 100. We will provide you with a reprogramming code within a reasonable time which is usually within 5 business days. If you have a Prepaid account you must, at the time you wish to reprogram your phone, have topped up the service purchased with the phone you want unlocked with an amount specified by us from time to time. If you have not topped up with this amount we may refuse to unlock your phone, even if you have already ported your number."
http://www.virginmobile.com.au/sfoa_summary.html
Maybe ring Virgin & if he has already topped up with the amount they will then unlock it for him?
Sorry don't know about doing it in Bali