Appleinfo: Re: [apple-iphone] Is it possible to use iphone inexpensiely in Europe ?

jeudi 5 février 2015

Re: [apple-iphone] Is it possible to use iphone inexpensiely in Europe ?

Good, point, normally to swap SIM cards, the phone needs to be unlocked.

The OP's iPhone 5 might be old enough to fulfill her commitment that it could be unlocked. Again the OP would have to check with her provider, because only her provider can unlock it and under which circumstances they will do that have changed over the years.

Brent

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On Feb 5, 2015, at 2:35 PM, Brent flapdoodle@gmail.com [apple-iphone] <apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Does the phone have to be unlocked to be able to swap the SIM?

On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 12:45 PM, Brent whodo678@yahoo.com [apple-iphone] <apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

If you have a GSM iPhone, you should be able to pick up a SIM card cheap in Europe for local calls.

If you have a CDMA iPhone, Verizon, or PCS iPhone, Sprint, I believe they may have a SIM slot that you can use, but I have no ideal how to select to use the GSM function on those phones.

So who is your provider?

Do a web search for European SIM cards. You don't have to get the card in the US, but should be able to pick one up after you arrive.

Then call your provider and ask them what options they offer, as each has different plans. And how to turn off the CDMA or PCS, if you have one of those phones.

Years ago, you could find pay-as-you-go SIM card easily in London. I would assume you can find them easily in any major city in most of Europe now, maybe even in the destination airport. Just ask if they cover the countries you will be traveling in.

Brent

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On Feb 3, 2015, at 8:30 PM, digngen@yahoo.com [apple-iphone] <apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

I need to find out if I can use my iphone5 and it's features in Europe without it costing me an arm & a leg?
Has anyone here used their phone in Europe?
What are the do's and don'ts?
Are there inexpensive options ?
Thank-you in advance for any advice on your experiences.
Peg