HT201328 Low cost Roaming charges

Now that my 3GS iPhone is out of contract with my current carrier, I want to use a SIM from a Carrier that offers low cost voice and data roaming charges.
However, as Apple has not approved this carrier they will not allow my iPhone to use them Do you agree that Apple should not be in a position to dictate
to their users which carriers we want to use when that carrier is an approved worldwide GSM operator? Being forced to pay extortionate roaming costs is
an unacceptable practise.

What are you talking about? If your phone is officially unlocked, you can use any carrier you want. Apple could care less what carrier you use.
If your phone is currently carrier locked, you need to contact the carrier your phone is locked to to see about getting your phone officially unlocked. This is controlled by your carrier, not Apple.

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But in those spots where 4G/LTE works ok, speed is outstanding. So they can stick you with a HUGE roaming charge in a jiffy.....

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