Can I use my Us iPhone 5s in Europe with a prepaid sim card while on vacation?

Only if the device is unlocked. Not all US devices are unlocked, as you probably know.

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If the carrier you wish to use has a pay-as-you-go iPhone plan, then yes, you can. It's a matter for the carrier and not something to do with the iPhone itself, as long as it's truly unlocked.
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Can I buy the iPad2+3G from AT&T and use it in Germany as well? Because without 3G usage in Germany it would make no sense.
It would be great if anyone has experience in that or knows an answer.
Thank you!

Thank you!
Did you try it yourself?

I have an iPhone 4 (CDMA) that is unlocked, can I use this in Europe with a European SIM card?

I have an iPhone 4 (CDMA) that is unlocked, can I use this in Europe with a European SIM card?

An iPhone 4 CDMA is CDMA only. It doesn't have any GSM circuitry and doesn't have a SIM slot. You can only use it on the network it was originally sold for.

Hi! i got an iphone 4 here un usa.. i already called att to unlock it, and luckily i was able to unlock it from them... my question is can i use it in the philippines now? wth the local sim cards? or do i need to do something else? it is a 5.1.1 version w

hi! i got an iphone 4 here un usa.. i already called att to unlock it, and luckily i was able to unlock it from them... my question is can i use it in the philippines now? wth the local sim cards? or do i need to do something else? it is a 5.1.1 version with modem firmware 04.12.01 tnx

If AT&T authorized the unlock and it was succcessfully completed, then you should be able to use your iPhone with any cell carrier in the Philippines that offers compatible GSM service. You'll need to get a SIM from that carrier.
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You can home-share multiple libraries but only use one account at a time. So both phones would need to be signed in under the same apple ID.

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Hi there, is it possible to replicate the content of one iphone on a UK sim card to anotehr iphone with a Spanish sim card and carry both devices, actice, for my work purposes?

certainly. Synch one of your phones to iTunes. Then restore the other phone from the first phone's backup.

Can I use my iPhone 3Gs in Japan with a Japanese Sim-Card?

Hi there,
three years ago I've been to Japan for an exchange study program and at that time I had a HTC but as far as I remember, since Japanese people didn't have Sim-Cards, I had to buy a brand-new Softbank's mobile phone.
So since I got another scholarship for Kyoto, I was wondering if something has been changing in these last three year and if I could eventually use my Italian iPhone 3Gs by inserting a Softbank o AU or Docomo's Sim-Card.
Thank you in advance for your precious help and sorry for my poor English

Hello
You can only use your 3Gs in another country if it is NOT locked to an Italian carrier Or
you can get it unlocked if it is so restricted
I assume someone with knowledge of the Japanese market can comment on the availability of a suitable sim but your iPhone must be unlocked before you can use another carrier's sim

Can I use a uk iPhone 4 around Europe?

In a couple of weeks I'm heading to the uk and I was planning on buying a uk iPhone 4, I've heard that a uk iPhone 4 can be used in any country! Is this correct?

You won't be able to do that. Apple online stores will only deliver to a verified billing address located in the same country that the online store is...I.E.-the Apple online UK store will only deliver to a verified billing address in the UK. You'll have to purchase, in person, at an Apple store.
Again, if officially unlocked, it's unlocked, will work with any supported carrier's sim.

Can I use my iphone5 as a iPod if I buy a SIM card to activate it , becuz I don't have the original SIM card in it becuz I bought of a friend.

Use iPhone 5 as a iPod

Follow these steps to use your iPhone without a wireless service plan:
Insert the SIM card from your new, activated iPhone or one that was previously used to activate the original iPhone.
Connect the iPhone to iTunes on a computer connected to the Internet.
Once iTunes activates the device, you're free to use the iPhone as if it were an iPod touch.
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When you restore a iPhone 4 CDMA sprint with out the SIM card how do you acvited it with out a contract ?????????

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Hello there khraye,
This message appears when the phone is locked to a specific carrier. You will need to contact the carrier the phone is locked to:
How to unlock your iPhone for use with another carrier
Unlock your iPhone
First, your carrier will need to process your unlock request. Then you'll back up, erase, and restore your iPhone to unlock it.
Start the process:
See if your carrier offers unlocking. Only your carrier can unlock your iPhone.
Contact your carrier and request an unlock. You might need to meet requirements to qualify for unlocking. After you submit the request to your carrier, it might take a few days to complete. Contact your carrier for the status of your unlock request.
After your carrier confirms that your iPhone unlock has been processed, go to the next section.
If you have a SIM card from a carrier other than your current carrier, follow these steps:
Remove your SIM card and insert the new SIM card.
Complete the setup process.
If you don't have another SIM card you can use, follow these steps to complete the process:
Back up your iPhone.
When you have a backup, erase your iPhone.
Restore your iPhone from the backup you just made.
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All the best,
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I am only for 1 year in the us and I want to buy a new iphone but I am not sure if it would work in germany.
i don't really know much about technics but I heard that you use gsm in europe ...
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Apple has not announced when or if they will be selling unlocked iPhone in the U.S.

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I love the size of my iphone 5 for quick texts, retrieiving voice messages, making calls. I've ordered the 6plus as I end up doing lots of work on my phone when transitioning between events of my day - my eyes are begging for a larger display. While I know I need to give myself a period of time to adjust to the larger size for typical phone functions, I'm thinking of keeping the i5 for just the functions I love. Can I operate both phones with the same phone #?

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Buying a handset and use it in Europe with a different sim card

Hi, would it work if I buy a blackberry handset in the US and ship it to a friend in Belgium who will install a local sim card?

yes if you get an AT&T device that is unlocked it should work fine.
Tmobile ones will not get 3g as their bands are different.
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If i buy a sim-free iphone 5s in America, can i use it in China with a Chinese sim card?

i've bought a sim-free iphone 5s in apple store in America but i am worried that i cannot use it with a Chinese sim card. Can someone help me?
Thank you very much!

The iPhone is sold as "unlocked and contract-free" when purchasing that option from the Apple Store, though Apple's verbiage is using "unlocked" and "SIM-free" rather interchangeably:
The unlocked iPhone includes all the features of iPhone but without a wireless contract commitment. You can activate and use the unlocked iPhone on the supported GSM wireless network of your choice, such as AT&T or T-Mobile in the United States. The unlocked iPhone will not work with CDMA-based carriers, including Sprint and Verizon Wireless.
If you don’t want a multiyear service contract, or if you prefer to use a local carrier when traveling abroad, the unlocked iPhone is the best choice. If you choose T-Mobile, your iPhone comes with a T-Mobile SIM card already installed. You will need to contact T-Mobile or visit an Apple Retail Store to activate your iPhone.
Otherwise, the unlocked iPhone does not come with a micro-SIM card for iPhone 4s, or a nano-SIM card for iPhone 5c or iPhone 5s so you’ll need to get one from any supported GSM carrier worldwide. To start using your iPhone, simply insert the SIM card into the slot and turn on iPhone by pressing and holding the On/Off button for a few seconds. Then follow the onscreen instructions to set up your iPhone.
Purchasing an unlocked iPhone means you will not qualify for the lower iPhone price associated with a contract. The unlocked iPhone 5c model is A1532 (GSM). The unlocked iPhone 5s model is A1533 (GSM).
To help decide whether the locked or unlocked option is right for you, compare wireless service plans. Or call our iPhone Specialists at 1-800-MY-APPLE.
Be aware that if you purchase an iPhone in the US, that will be the only place you will get support from Apple should you need it. You will not get any support for a US-sold iPhone in China.
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Can I use my Us iPhone 5s in Europe with a prepaid sim card while on vacation?

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