If I buy an iphone 5 in the US (e.g. unlocked Verizon's version), can I use it in other countries such as Hong Kong?

If I buy an iphone 5 in the US (e.g. unlocked Verizon's version), can it be used in other countries such as Hong Kong simply by change the SIM card?
Thank you!

I'm not sure why you think a Verizon phone is unlocked? All iPhones sold in the US are carrier locked.

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Hi "sbjr10",
the short answer to your question is "yes".
But it depends on which iPhone you bought. That's the only thing that matters.
When it's an "unlocked" or "SIM-lock free" model, it's fine.
When it's unlocked, you can use it with any carrier in the world.
But that's not all. You'll have to check for your model,
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3939
So, when you want to check if it's SIM-lock free/ unlocked, call Apple.
I know only one number from Apple, it's the 0800 2000 136.
I don't know if it's only the number for germany, but, you can search on Google for it.
So, did you bought an unlocked model? Do you know?
I hope i solved your problem.
Let me know if you fixed it! Have a nice evening!
"Here are the international numbers for Apple:"
http://www.apple.com/emea/support/contact/itunes/phone_contacts/

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