Can a factory unlocked iphone 5 be used internationally?
I wanted to buy a factory unlocked iphone5 from apple store UK but unfortunately i don't live in the uk anymore. Was wondering if it would work in any country? I had an iphone 4 which i bought on O2 which was apparently unlocked but i had to get it unlocked again to be able to use the phone. I need to know before i order. Thanks
If you purchase an iPhone 5 directly from the Apple store in the UK, then yes, you can purchase an officially unlocked iPhone that you can use different sim cards in.
Well, yes, if you purchase the phone from one of the phone companies then it is usually locked to their network, but they will unlock them for you if you ask when your contract comes to an end.
There may be some compatibility issues with LTE not working in other countries due to different frequencies and also remember that the warranty for the iPhone is not international, so if anything goes wrong with the phone, then you'll need to bring it back to the UK.
Also, remember that if you don't live in the UK any more, then you won't be able to order the iPhone 5 online at the Apple store - you'll need a UK address and credit card and there is no international delivery, so if you want one, you'll have to come to the UK to purchase it directly from the Apple store.
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