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Are iphones locked to one network/country?

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    IamMetaldave
    Registered Users Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭IamMetaldave


    Sim lock free, I would assume that’s simfree, like it would be from Apple. Personally I’d spring the extra 50 and save any potential headaches with warranties etc.

    To note buying abroad - Things the are launched by country would mean you wouldn’t have access. For instance, AppleTV+ launches in Ireland, say in Sept 2019 but not in Denmark until March 2020, my understanding is your device would not be able to access it as it’s a danish sold device against the ones sold here. Same would apply for Apple Cash etc..

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    [Deleted User]
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    IamMetaldave wrote: »
    Sim lock free, I would assume that’s simfree, like it would be from Apple. Personally I’d spring the extra 50 and save any potential headaches with warranties etc.

    To note buying abroad - Things the are launched by country would mean you wouldn’t have access. For instance, AppleTV+ launches in Ireland, say in Sept 2019 but not in Denmark until March 2020, my understanding is your device would not be able to access it as it’s a danish sold device against the ones sold here. Same would apply for Apple Cash etc..

    If it’s sim free it makes no difference where it’s bought it will work perfectly fine here. It’s the Apple ID you log in with that decides what you can and can’t access.

    A device bought anywhere in the EU will have the same warranty. You have less of a warranty buying a decide in the US but it’s worth the risk as it’s far cheaper to buy.


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    scottyboi_2016
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭scottyboi_2016


    IamMetaldave wrote: »
    Sim lock free, I would assume that’s simfree, like it would be from Apple. Personally I’d spring the extra 50 and save any potential headaches with warranties etc.

    To note buying abroad - Things the are launched by country would mean you wouldn’t have access. For instance, AppleTV+ launches in Ireland, say in Sept 2019 but not in Denmark until March 2020, my understanding is your device would not be able to access it as it’s a danish sold device against the ones sold here. Same would apply for Apple Cash etc..

    The Apple TV+ wouldn’t matter, that goes by the region your device is set to, not by where you purchased it. Afaik the only feature on any Apple product that is specific to country of purchase is the Apple Watch ECG feature.


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    Marcusm
    Registered Users Posts: 10,350 ✭✭✭✭Marcusm


    IamMetaldave wrote: »
    Sim lock free, I would assume that’s simfree, like it would be from Apple. Personally I’d spring the extra 50 and save any potential headaches with warranties etc.

    To note buying abroad - Things the are launched by country would mean you wouldn’t have access. For instance, AppleTV+ launches in Ireland, say in Sept 2019 but not in Denmark until March 2020, my understanding is your device would not be able to access it as it’s a danish sold device against the ones sold here. Same would apply for Apple Cash etc..

    Nope; service is based on Apple ID and/or SIM card not location of initial sale.


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    turbowolfed
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭turbowolfed


    Cheers everyone! Will keep an eye on the price so


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