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American iphone

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  • 17-11-2016 12:40pm
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    freddie1970
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    I have a friend going to the states next week and they said they will get me a iphone over there ...my question is will i have any issues using it over here


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    davo2001
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    No, once the phone is unlocked. If there is a warranty problem then you will have an issue.


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    Gumbo
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    freddie1970 wrote: »
    I have a friend going to the states next week and they said they will get me a iphone over there ...my question is will i have any issues using it over here

    Tell your friend to make sure to tell the staff that you want the factory unlocked version for use outside of America. There used to be a difference, GSM and CDMA models so not sure if that still exists.

    I bought 2 6's there without hassle.
    Warranty claim had to be handl d in person in Store so that meant a trip to Belfast.


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    coylemj
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    kceire wrote: »
    Tell your friend to make sure to tell the staff that you want the factory unlocked version for use outside of America.

    +1 they're called 'SIM-free' on the Apple US website so that's what the staff will understand.

    “SIM-free” means your iPhone doesn’t ship with a carrier SIM card. The SIM-free iPhone sold on apple.com and at the Apple Store is unlocked. That means you’re free to use a SIM card from any carrier that provides service for iPhone.
    kceire wrote: »
    There used to be a difference, GSM and CDMA models so not sure if that still exists.

    Won't be an issue when buying sim-free.


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