HT201407 Can I use any sim card

I have an iphone 3 GS and want to change my network carrier.
When I purchased the phone it was open to all networks.
I'm currently on O2 but want to change to Orange but my phone doesnt recognise the new sim card.
Teresa......

Yes. Certain models of the iPhone work best in certain countries, but as long as you purchase a factory unlocked phone, you can use it with any carrier that has SIM cards.
This article has a list of supported carriers for the iPhone. If you use the iPhone with an unsupported carrier, you will probably find that it does not work well and/or that some features don't work as expected.
Also, factory unlocked phones are sold only through Apple stores. They are not available anywhere else.
Additionally, the warranty for the phone is valid only in the country of purchase. It is not international.
~Lyssa

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