Can I use a CDMA (VZ) iPhone 6 with a GSM SIM card outside the US?

I'm planning on purchasing my first iPhone--a 6. I'm debating between Verizon (VZ) and AT&T and understand that VZ uses CDMA and AT&T uses GSM. I'm hoping to have a phone which I could use a local wireless carrier's GSM SIM card outside the US if I'm traveling. I've done this with unlocked GSM phones in the past and would like that option in the future--but I'm wondering if I were to get a VZ (CDMA) phone if that'd be possible? Likewise, if one's outside the US do you have to use an unlocked phone for a local wireless carriers's GSM SIM to work?
Thanks in advance for your response!

That is correct.
AT&T will unlock a device under the following circumstances:
The person requesting the unlock code must be one of the following:
A current AT&T customer
A former AT&T customer who can provide the phone number or account number for the account
The AT&T Mobile Device was designed for use on the AT&T wireless network.
The AT&T Mobile Device has been paid for in full.
The AT&T Mobile Device has not been reported lost or stolen.
You're allowed the following number of device unlocks:
Current customers are allowed up to five device unlocks per account, per year.
Former customers are allowed a total of five device unlocks per former account.
http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB414532&cv=820#fbid=z2ZOyDeJX0P

Similar Messages

  • Can I use my ipad in australia with my o2 sim card to find a local carrier like my iphone does?

    Can I use my ipad with an o2 sim card to to find a local carrier like I can with my iphone ?

    Yes. You need a wall plug adater for the countries you will be travelling to.
    Post iPad 2 iPads work worldwide. Read the specifications.
    http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/
    http://www.apple.com/ipad/LTE/

  • Buying 5s unlocked, can i use in switzerland and germany with a new sim card?

    I currently have iPhone 5 under contract with verizon. going to switzerland and germany soon. i am thinking of purchasing a pre-owned 5S factory unlocked.
    do they work in those countries with a sim card from a european carrier? thanks Uly

    Hi ulysse1846,
    Please see also the following list: https://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/
    (Scroll down a little bit to get the info for the iPhone 5s)
    With kind regards,
    David

  • I got an iphone from Hong Kong which is locked one. Can anyone explain me what does a locked iphone means. How do I use it in India now, with my own sim card. How do I unlock it???

    I got an iphone from Hong Kong which is locked one. Can anyone explain me what does a locked iphone means. How do I use it in India now, with my own sim card. How do I unlock it???

    If your iPhone is locked to a wireless provider, only that wireless provider
    can unlock it. Contact the wireless provider in Hong Kong to see if they
    offer unlocking and if you qualify.
    If your iPhone is locked to an AppleID that you do not know, return it for
    a refund as it is useless. Only the person whose AppleID was used for
    activation can remove the lock. There is no workaround for Activation Lock.
    If neither of the above is what you are facing, provide more detail so someone
    may offer a solution.

  • Can a contract free iphone 6 be used in China with a GSM sim card?

    I just bought a contact free iphone 6, and I want to give this as a gift to my friend in China. Can he use this iphone 6 with a GSM sim card? Thanks!

    You'll have to check with the Chinese telephone company if they have nano sims and are configures with the same frequency of your iPhone.

  • I HAVE AN OLD 3G IPHONE , HOW DO I USE IT IN ANOTHER COUNTRY WITH A NEW SIM CARD

    I  HAVE AN OLD 3G IPHONE , HOW DO I USE IT IN ANOTHER COUNTRY WITH A NEW SIM CARD ?

    it has to be unlocked by your carrier. give them a call

  • Can I use Ipad2 3G in Turkey with Turkish gsm?

    Can I use Ipad2 3G in Turkey with Turkish gsm?

    If you have a GSM iPad 3G and you can find a Turkish carrier that offers an iPad data plan, you should have no problems.
    Regards.

  • Can I get an Ipad with wifi and cellular but no contract with a carrier in the US?  I want to use it overseas in Africa with a local SIM card and use the cellular signal for all my internet.

    Can I get an Ipad with wifi and cellular but no contract with a carrier in the US?  I want to use it overseas in Africa with a local SIM card and use the cellular signal for all my internet. 

    Yes you can.  All Ipad's are unlocked and can be used any where in the world. Buy the AT&T version which is GSM in other countries

  • Use a japanese iphone with a european sim card?

    Hello,
    My question is: Is it possible to use an iphone purchased in Japan (with a japanese sim card) in Europe with a european Sim card. I know it has to be unlocked but that's not a problem. My concern is the Sim card.
    Thank you for your help.

    roaminggnome wrote:
    Japanese carriers do not unlock iPhones at all nor are unlocked iPhones sold in Japan.
    I believe that Apple started selling unlocked phones directly sometime last year.

  • Can i use my sprint unlocked iphone with verizon

    i have a friend who gave me a iphone 5 from sprint and i was wondering is there anyway can i use it with verizon if the phone is factory unlocked ?

        That was very nice of your friend, skinny600. In many cases, you may be able to use a 4G LTE and CDMA capable device, like the iPhone 5, from another carrier on our service. We may not be able to guarantee the same quality signal on the device since it was meant for a different service, but you can visit http://vz.to/U2wgl6 to make sure the Device ID can be activated with a new Verizon Wireless SIM. If you already have a compatible Verizon Wireless SIM, you can easily activate the phone by inserting your SIM http://vz.to/1FKbLxs to the device. If you find you'll need a new SIM, you can pick one up from a local store http://bit.ly/3SdsA.
    JenniferH_VZW
    Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/vzwsupport

  • HT1414 can i use sprint iphone with at&t sim card?

    i just bought an iphone 4 ios from a vendor at the mall. the iphone turns out to be a sprint carier. now i have at&t. somebody stole my iphone 4 so for now im using an iphone 3g till i get an upgrade in August. im dont want to cut my sim card to fit the iphone 4 if its not going to work cause then i won't be able to put it back on the iphone 3g. so what im asking is will i be able to use the iphone 4ios thats from sprint with a at&t contract? what can i do about that cituation?

    thanks. i figured but i was just to excited i guess that i was getting a good deal on a iphone 4.

  • Can I use my wife's iPhone with My "Match" Account?

    I just subscribed for Match.  All of our music is on my iMac desktop.  I don't have an iDevice, but my wife has a Macbook, iPhone and an iPad, all with her own ID.  Is there a way for us to connect her devices to my Match account so that we can use her devices to listen to "my" music?  When I try it on her iPhone (via "settings", then "Music") there doesn't seem to be a way to do this.
    Many thanks.

    Hi djhak,
    Thanks for the question. The short answer is yes - you could do this. However, some important information may be excluded from the backup (like her iCloud account settings, and any content that is not kept on the device when signing out of iCloud). The process might also be cumbersome if you are planning to do it often, as constantly switching iCloud accounts could potentially merge your data or result in loss of data.
    Have you thought about backing up her iPhone with a computer with iTunes instead?
    Should I use iTunes or iCloud to back up my iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch? - Apple Support
    http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204136
    Or, of course, purchasing iCloud storage for her account?:
    iCloud storage upgrades and downgrades - Apple Support
    http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201318
    - Matt M.

  • Can i use an AT & T iphone with a different carrier

    If i buy and older iphone from ebay can i use it with straight talk. if it is at & T or some other carrier can still use the phone with a different carrier? thanks

    Only if officially unlocked, which only the carrier the phone is locked to can authorize. Be aware, most carriers will not authorize official unlocking unless you were a customer that used the phone on their network. Best to stay away from carrier locked iPhones if your intent is to use the phone with a different carrier.

  • I can't activate my iPhone with my new SIM card

    I got a new SIM card  and wanted to activate my iPhone, but it says that the activationcentre is currently not avaible. I don't have a SIM lock and I already entred my PW and the PIN, but still it keeps saying it since days. I also tried to activate it with iTUnes at my PC, but it's not working. Can anyone pls help me? Thank you

    Has the iphone been hacked/jailbroken/unofficially unlocked?

  • After moving to spain from UK I can't get my phone to activate with my Spanish sim card

    I currently live in Spain after moving from UK 3 months ago.  On first arriving in Spain i bought an orange PAYG sim card inserted it into my Blackberry and all worked fine. I Recently changed from Blackberry to iphone5 whilst back in UK, on returning to Spain I went to the orange shop to change my sim to a micro sim.
    The guy in the shop used a press to reduce the size of my sim and told me to insert it as normal. On doing this the phone will not activate, the phone isn't locked to a specific network so I'm now without a phone. Any ideas?

    Dear all,
    I bought my phone from an Apple store in Exeter so it is unlocked.
    When I changed my sim in UK ( full size from Blackberry to micro for IPhone ) I had to register with Orange which involved a phone call then a 2 hour period with the phone off whilst it activated. In the Orange shop in Spain I was told I didn't need to do this.
    I will visit the Apple shop in Alicante next week and see what they say if nobody can give me the answer.
    I dont want to buy another sim if its unnecessary as I will lose my number and the credit on the account.
    Thanks to all so far, keep them coming!

Maybe you are looking for

  • Bsp error - synthax error - standard pages

    http://server:8000/sap/bc/bsp/sap/dswpnotifcreate/selfsubmit.html This is standard and I get the following message 500 SAP Internal Server Error Error message: Syntax error in program CL_O2C3YJC90QK4A21UYC755ZFS5D7CP . ( type of termination: RABAX_ST

  • I'm getting a "No Data From Device" error for older video import

    I'm trying to create digital video archives of some older (Hi-8) tapes before they turn to dust.  I've got a Sony deck with iLink and have been using iMovie, which is time consuming but error free.  I want to use the "Create Camera Archives" feature

  • Album work display on ipod

    I just got the new 30gb ipod with video and i want the album cover work to show up on the ipod with the song. i went to itunes went to preferences and selected that the ipod be updated automatically with the album cover work. then i update it but non

  • Video call shows busy immediately after received.

    I am having incoming video call rejected even without one ring immediatly when received with Skype for desktop. This happens only when the other person is calling me with VIdeo call. When voice only - it rings properly until I will accept or reject.

  • How to downgrade from ios 7.1 to a lower ios 7 firmware. on iphone 5

    is there a way to downgrade ios 7.1 to a lower firmware of ios 7 on the iphone 5 using either pc or mac. when i plugged in my iphone it force updated to ios 7.1 and i dont want ios 7.1 i want to downgrade the firmware and am unsure of how to do thiis