Officially Unlocked iPhone 4 from UK does not activate
Hi,
I have purchased an officially unlocked iPhone 4 from the UK checked the model number it is MC605B/A which is an unlocked model.
However when I insert the sim and connect it to iTunes it says that the sim is not accepted and is asking me to get a sim from a carrier which supports the iPhone
I don't understand ? I tried the same sim on another unlocked iPhone 4 and it works fine.
Please help
The way Apple post the information on their website it appears customers must order the unlocked iPhone online through Apple, not by going into the Apple store. Here in Canada the Apple stores can activate locked iPhones in the store for a specific carrier and the customer is directed online to buy the unlocked one at full price.
From Apple UK website:
"Your new iPhone. Direct from Apple and ready to use.
When you purchase your iPhone from the Apple Online Store, you’ll get it SIM-free. So you can sign up for service with the carrier of your choice and change your carrier at any time. Questions? Call our iPhone experts at 0800 048 0408.
Get iPhone at a lower price with a contract.
iPhone may also be available at a reduced price with a contract at an Apple Retail Store or from your wireless carrier."
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