If I buy an unlocked iphone from the usa, will it be compatable in the uk?

I would like to buy an Iphone from the USA but am concerned that I will not be able to use it in the UK. Can anyone confirm if this is possible and if there is anything I will need to do?

The officially unlocked GSM version will work fine. But why on earth do you want to do this? The iPhone warranty is not a true international warranty, thus you most likely won't have any warranty & support in the UK for a US purchased iPhone. Not to mention you can purchase officially unlocked iPhones in the UK. Your money, do what you want.

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Hi. If i buy an unlocked iphone from canada. Will i be able to use it in Mauritius Island on network Orange?

Hi,
I live in Mauritius Island. My brother wants to send me an unlocked iphone 5s from CANADA as a gift, but i am unsure if i wil be able to use it here. Can you help? We use Orange here.

Not sure that they are selling unlocked phones in Canada. Mostly, the Canadian phones are carrier locked and the Canadian carrier do not offer unlocking, with Bell being the main one.
It might work, but this would only be on 3G because you have to remember the frequency differences and phones built in Canada were designed to work in Canada with the Canadian carriers/networks.
Also be aware that warranty for the iPhone is not international, so if anything goes wrong with the phone and you need help, you'll have to physically go back to Canada or post the phone back to your brother in Canada, but not directly to Apple.

Can i directly buy an unlocked iphone from apple retail store?

can i directly buy an unlocked iphone from apple retail store?

Possibly; it depends on where you are and what model of iPhone you're interested in. Call or visit your local Apple Store and ask.
Regards.

Hey! when i buy an unlocked iphone from usa, dose it work in romania?

hey! when i buy an unlocked iphone 5 from usa, dose it work in romania?

You'd be better served by purchasing an officially unlocked iPhone 5 in one of the EU countries. Except for the EU, iPhone warranty/support is limited to the country of original purchase. Thus, you won't have any warranty or support, for a US iPhone, where you live. However, if you purchase an iPhone in any EU country, your warranty/support is EU wide. Further, US iPhone 5's do not support LTE in Europe, only the models sold in Europe support such. Given these two issues, doesn't it make more sense to purchase your phone in Europe?

I want to buy an unlocked iPhone 5c in USA, find a no contract SIM card for USA, and also be able to use it on trips to UK, possibly changing the sim card there. What model should I get and is this possible?

I cannot use T-Mobile, no reception in my house.

Hey samfromshrewsbury,
Thanks for the question. The following purchase page may have the information you are looking for:
iPhone 5c - Buy iPhone 5c in white, pink, yellow, blue, or green - Apple Store (U.S.)
http://store.apple.com/us/buy-iphone/iphone5c
If you buy a SIM-free iPhone, you will need to purchase a GSM-compatible nano-SIM card separately. In the United States, you can purchase such a SIM from AT&T or T-Mobile. When you travel internationally, you can use a nano-SIM card for iPhone 5c from a local GSM carrier. The unlocked iPhone 5c model is A1532 (GSM).
Thanks,
Matt M.

HT201328 Does buying an unlocked iphone from apple disable some features

I am currently looking to get an iphone5 and saw Apple sells unlocked iphones. I currently have an iphone4 that was an At&t phone but I had them unlock it when my contract expired. I switched over to Straighttalk and it doesnt allow my MMS features to work on their plan. Ive tried to switch the MMS settings but nothing worked. If I was to buy an iphone5 would it work on any system with different sim cards and if I had to change the settings would I be able to restore them to the way it was when i purchased it in case certain things dont work. Please help

Yes. The T-Mobile nanoSIM which came with the full price, unlocked iPhone 5 will work for a prepaid plan. However, neither Apple retail store employees nor the T-Mobile customer svc reps know this. It was quite an ordeal to activate. I had to order the prepaid activation kit online, wait for its arrival by snail mail, then use the activation code from the kit with the nanoSIM to activate the prepaid monthly plan $30/mon for 100 min+ unlim text + 5 GB 4G/LTE. I live in Pasadena, CA, and the 4G and LTE coverage here is extensive and reliable.
I tossed the SIM which came with the activation kit.
My local T-Mobile retail store wouldn't sell me a prepaid activation kit when I told them that I wanted the web-only $30/mon plan. The customer svc reps couldn't or wouldn't give me an activation code to use either.

If I buy an unlocked iphone from apple in US will it work in uk when u get home with my tmobile sim?

Anyone know

Yes, but not with LTE network access if T-Mobile in the UK has LTE network access.
In addition, the warranty if needed will be honored in the U.S. only. Any problem with the iPhone that cannot be resolved by any other means besides an exchange under warranty will require you returning to the U.S. with the iPhone for the exchange.

If i buy unlocked iphone 5 in usa,will it work in india....?

if i buy iphone5 in usa ,will it work in india??

No, because there are no officially unlocked iPhone 5's for sale in the US at present. They are all carrier locked. Check back in 4 ~ 6 weeks.

Officially unlocked iPhone from Canada in the US

If buy a unlocked iPhone from Canada and want to use it in the states, can i still get warranty services and apple support in the states ?

If you have to get a replacement phone for any reason, you will probably have to get it from Canada. The service replacements stocked at US Apple Stores are locked to AT&T.
From the Apple iPhone 4 Warranty: "Apple may restrict service to the country where Apple or its
Authorized Distributors originally sold the hardware product." http://images.apple.com/legal/warranty/docs/iPhone4warranty.pdf

What can i do if i buy a stolen iphone from ebay?

what can i do if i buy a stolen iphone from ebay, can i change in apple with the ticket of ebay?

You should report the seller to the local authorities and to eBay. Of course, when you report it to the local authorities, they will probably also hold the stolen property as evidence... You can provide the police report number to eBay in your filing with them.

I am thinking to buy an Iphone 4s from USA. So I just want to know if I buy an unlocked phone will I able to use it in India with vodafone network. Can u also suggest where to buy the unlocked iphone 4s in USA.

I am thinking to buy an Iphone 4s from USA. So I just want to know if I buy an unlocked phone will I able to use it in India with vodafone network. Can u also suggest where to buy the unlocked iphone 4s in USA.

Thanks for ur reply. I will make sure that I buy 4s from nearest istore in USA where unlocked phones are also available. And yes I know about the warranty which is applicable only in USA. Ur reply has been very helpful for me thanku

I plan to buy an iphone 6 from New York. I am from India and shall be using the phone in India. Is it possible to get an unlocked iphone from the store? If yes, how much would it cost?

I plan to buy an iphone 6 from New York. I am from India and shall be using the phone in India. Is it possible to get an unlocked iphone from the store? If yes, how much would it cost?

It is going to be months before any unlocked iPhone 6s will be available.
Also be aware that the iPhone purchased in the USA will only have warranty service in the USA. Any warranty service will require you to bring it back to USA.

Two questions.1)If I plan to buy an unlocked iPhone 5 from Canada will the 4G work in Egypt although mobile operators haven't launched it yet? 2)Once the iPhone 5 is launched here,will the unlocked iPhone that i purchased from Canada work?

Two questions.1)If I plan to buy an unlocked iPhone 5 from Canada will the 4G work in Egypt although mobile operators haven't launched it yet? 2)Once the iPhone 5 is launched here,will the unlocked iPhone that i purchased from Canada work?

Sarah.Efat wrote:
Two questions.1)If I plan to buy an unlocked iPhone 5 from Canada will the 4G work in Egypt although mobile operators haven't launched it yet?
More than likely, no.
2)Once the iPhone 5 is launched here,will the unlocked iPhone that i purchased from Canada work?
Yes.

If i buy a unlocked iphone 4 from the uk would it work if i give it to someone in india

if i buy a unlocked iphone 4 from the uk would it work if i give it to someone in india to use?

Yes. But if it ever needs service, it will have to be sent back to someone in the UK. The warranty is not international.

What's the deal with buying an unlocked iPhone?

I think I'm going to buy an unlocked iPhone.
That just means I don't have to deal with any contracts, right?
So then do I just walk into a Verizon/AT&T/Sprint store and buy a SIM card?
And, essentially, if I owned SIM cards from different carriers, I could switch between them, right?

IMPORTANT FACT
There are secretly four different types of unlocked iPhones (Apple, AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint) based on where you bought it from, depends on how it will work. Only when purchased directly from Apple will you be able to use SIM cards from the United States if you want to use a small regional carrier. Also if you got an unlocked from Radioshack or Best Buy or something, the version counts as the carrier it comes with, not Apple, so a Verizon unlocked from Best Buy is a Verizon-type unlocked iPhone.

If I buy an unlocked iphone from the usa, will it be compatable in the uk?

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