Can I buy an iPhone in one country and use it?


To respond to your second comment: if an iPhone is unlocked and has the correct SIM card, it'll work with any carrier (GSM or CDMA) that uses bands the iPhone can handle.First, while Apple's warranty is international, Apple sometimes limits overseas service to the country where the device was purchased, or requires users to return the item to the US for service. This stackexchange answer has more information.

Can I buy an iPhone from Apple and use it in another country?

Yes. All iPhones sold from the US Apple Online store have a SIM card slot. Yes, it will work with any carrier.

Can I buy iPhone in US and use in India?

Make sure you only buy unlocked phones from the US. However, there will be no physical SIM card slot in any US variants of iPhone 14 models. According to Apple company, these US-based iPhones cannot activate with a physical SIM. Anyways, nothing to worry about it.

Can I use an iPhone in any country?

If your iPhone is unlocked, you can use any operator without a problem. If not, once your phone is unlocked, you can set it up to switch between operators. Either in your country or abroad.

Does it matter what country you buy an iPhone from?

The iPhone and some parts of AppleCare plus are not necessarily international in nature. That doesn't mean you won't get service, but you could be denied or could have to get the device back to the country of purchase on your dime to get service.

Can I carry sealed iPhone from USA to India?

You can carry the new iPhone in your pocket but custom duty is required to be paid if the total value is greater than 10,000 Indian rupees. You can carry mobile but if you do not declare it on the customs form, you may have to pay a penalty if you are caught.

Can I buy an iPhone 14 in the US and use it in another country?

You can activate an unlocked iPhone 14 model that you purchased in the United States with over 400 carriers in 100 markets all over the world that support eSIM on iPhone. Contact your carrier to confirm that they support eSIM on your cellular plan. Also, check iPhone cellular band support for country compatibility.

What is the disadvantage of buying iPhone from USA?

The iPhone 14 series in the US will not get a SIM tray but the Indian variants will get one. So, if you order a phone from the US, you will be able to use it, but before that you will have to apply for an eSIM and discard your physical SIM.

Does Dubai iPhone work in India?

Yes, if you buy an iPhone from Dubai it will work in India for sure.

Will iPhone 13 bought in India work in usa?

Yes, if the iPhone is not locked to a Carrier. IMPORTANT RESTRICTION FOR iPHONE, iPAD, APPLE TV AND HOMEPOD SERVICE. Apple may restrict warranty service for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and HomePod to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the device.

Are iPhones locked to a country?

The phone is Carrier locked, not country locked. A country locked phone does not exist. If you buy a phone from a particular carrier such as AT&T in the US, then it will be locked to them and this is carrier locked, so the phone that you purchased from Amazon is locked to AT&T.

Can I buy a phone and use it in another country?

Traveling with a Smartphone: Tips and Advice. Once you have an unlocked phone, you simply buy a local SIM card in your destination. The price, approach, and difficulty vary a lot, but you'll typically end up paying $10-30 USD per month for a useful amount of calls, texts, and data.

Are all iPhones country locked?

When you buy an iPhone from a carrier, it is often locked to that specific carrier. This type of lock is called a “carrier lock” or “network lock.” The sim-carriers do this so you will use their service and not switch to another carrier.

Can I buy an iPhone in the US and use it in Australia?

Australian GSM frequencies are different to the networks used in the U.S., but Apple have taken the range of frequencies into consideration. So the answer is – yes, an iPhone purchased in America should work in Australia, if it's one of the later models.

Is there any problem in using US iPhone in India?

The answer is yes, the US based iPhone variants will work in India. Apple has dropped the physical SIM card slot in the iPhone 14 series in the US. This means that the US variants of iPhone 14 series will not come with a physical tray to insert the sim cards. Instead, the iPhone 14 series phone will only support eSIMS.

Can you buy iPhone from USA and use it in Europe?

Virtually all modern smartphones (iPhone 7 and newer) are compatible with Europe's mobile infrastructure and every major US carrier has international data plans — so your smartphone should automatically work once you arrive in Europe because the major US carriers have partnerships with local European carriers.

Can you buy iPhone from USA and use it in Europe?

Virtually all modern smartphones (iPhone 7 and newer) are compatible with Europe's mobile infrastructure and every major US carrier has international data plans — so your smartphone should automatically work once you arrive in Europe because the major US carriers have partnerships with local European carriers.

Can I buy an Apple product in a different country?

You can only buy in the store of the same country as your account.

Can I buy a phone and use it in another country?

Traveling with a Smartphone: Tips and Advice. Once you have an unlocked phone, you simply buy a local SIM card in your destination. The price, approach, and difficulty vary a lot, but you'll typically end up paying $10-30 USD per month for a useful amount of calls, texts, and data.

Can you order from Apple to another country?

Shopping in the U.S. Items purchased online from Apple ship within the continental US, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. No shipments can be made to P.O. Box addresses, United States territories, or addresses outside of the United States. You may not export any products purchased online from Apple.

How many phones can I carry from USA to Pakistan?

One phone per annum is allowed duty free and up to a maximum of 5 phones in a year can be brought in. The duty on remaining 4 will have to be paid if you require service in Pakistan beyond 30 days.

Can I take 2 iPhones to India?

There is no special allowance for bringing mobile phones to India. Normally Customs Officers do not mind if you are carrying one used mobile phone for your personal use. If you are carrying extra mobile phones in your baggage, they may be considered under the Rs 50,000 duty-free allowance.

What is the tax for iPhone in India?

What is the GST rate on iPhones in India? A: The GST rate on iPhones in India is 18%.

How many iPhones are allowed from USA to India?

Carrying one sealed box of iPhone might not be an issue but if you are carrying 3-4 devices, you will have to show the receipts of your purchases and might even have to pay a customs duty. So, it's better that you avoid carrying more than two phones on your flight from USA to India.

Can I change my iPhone in another country?

Use your iPhone or iPad to change your region Tap View Account. You might be asked to sign in. Tap Country/Region. Tap Change Country or Region.

Is iPhone cheaper in US than India?

In India, the iPhone 14 series is significantly more expensive than in the US, with some models costing over Rs 50,000 more. For example, the iPhone 14 Pro costs Rs 129,900 in India, compared to its US price of $999 which roughly translates to around Rs 79,600.