Can "unlocked iPhone 4" be activated in Europe?

Hello everyone,
I was wondering if i buy an unlocked iphone 4 from Apple stores (US) will I be able to activate it using a European SIM?
At the description of unlocked iphone it says that it can be activated in all supported networks.
Any ideas how to find if my carrier is one of the supported networks?
Thank you in advance.

^Looney^ wrote:
I was wondering if i buy an unlocked iphone 4 from Apple stores (US) will I be able to activate it using a European SIM?
Yes, if you buy an official unlocked iPhone that is both contract freeand SIM free from an Apple store.  However, I should point out the warranty is not international, therefore if your iPhone required servicing or repair you will need to return the iPhone to the US and have it shipped back to a US address.  Apple will not ship it outside of the US and all costs are at your expense.
^Looney^ wrote:
Any ideas how to find if my carrier is one of the supported networks?
This support document listed all the supported carriers http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1937

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