Can I use t-mobile contract free phone in UK?

Hi,
I am planning to buy t-mobile contract free phone for one of my friend living in UK. I am not sure if the contract free phone will work with UK network providers. Can someone please confirm if it will work in UK too?
Thanks,
Barani

No. You need an officially unlocked iPhone. Contract free DOES NOT equal officially unlocked. All contract free means is that you are not obligated to a contract, nothing more.
In the US, only Apple sells officially unlocked iPhones.

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