US Iphones in the UK

If I buy an Iphone in the USA can I use it with a pay as you go sim in the UK?

Hello, Welcome to discussions.
The United States iPhone sold with AT&T service is locked into AT&T and can not be used or unlocked with any other provider.
If you happen to purchase an authorized unlocked iPhone from a country that sells them. Then there is a possibility you can use this in other countries as the iPhone is unlocked to work with other GSM providers. These phones will typically cost more as they are unlocked but will provide you with more options as far as travel carriers go.
Please keep in mind if the phone needs service the phone needs to be serviced in country of purchase.
For a full list of carriers that offer unlocked and locked iPhones. Please visit knowledge base article below.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1937

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