Fonez

Fonez, buying, selling and repairing unlocked devices in Ireland

Fonez is an Irish store dedicated to the buying and selling of unlocked and pre-owned mobile phones, tablets and MacBooks, as well as the repair and unlocking of devices. The company presents itself as Ireland's number one establishment for buying used phones, tablets and MacBooks, according to its own description.

Origin and background

The company was founded in 2009 by an entrepreneur who was looking for an unlocked smartphone with good value for money and, faced with a lack of affordable options, researched how to source unlocked phones at competitive prices. Thus Fonez was born, with a mission focused on offering unlocked and accessible devices.

Product catalogue

Fonez's catalogue covers a wide range of devices and accessories. In telephony, it sells iPhone models (from iPhone 12 to iPhone 17, including iPhone Air and Pro, Pro Max, Plus and Mini editions) and Samsung models (Galaxy S, Galaxy Z and Galaxy A series). It also offers handsets from other brands such as Huawei, Google, Sony, OnePlus, Oppo and Xiaomi.

In the tablet section, it has iPads, Samsung Galaxy Tab and Acer Tablets. In laptops, it works with MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, as well as Galaxy Book. It also sells Apple Watch and watch straps, Apple AirPods, Remax Earbuds and wired earphones, and a smart ring section.

The store also has accessories such as screen protectors (for iPhone and Samsung), cases (iPhone and Samsung), chargers, plugs, power banks, wireless and car chargers, USB cables (Type C, Lightning and micro USB), speakers and earphones. Among the accessory brands are Mophie, Griffin, Essager and Social.

Repair and unlocking services

Fonez offers device repair services under the name zRepair, with the message "You Break it, We zRepair it!", aimed at getting faulty devices working again. The company also carries out phone unlocking work, as can be seen from its main activity of selling unlocked handsets.

Buying used devices

The company also buys technology from users. Under the slogan "We Buy Your Tech" and "Best trade-in price, guaranteed", Fonez acquires used devices, offering an alternative for those who wish to sell their equipment.

Commitment to sustainability

Among the values the company highlights are the practices of "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle", aligned with the sale of second-hand devices and the reduction of electronic waste.

Presence and contact

Fonez operates in Ireland and its online store is available in English and Irish. The company offers free shipping on orders over €200 and accepts payment methods such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, Mastercard, Visa, among others. For enquiries, it provides the phone number +353 87 165 6602 and the email address info@fonez.ie.