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Q: how can i use a at&t carrier phone in Sri Lanka.

how can i use a at&t carrier phone in Sri Lanka.

iPhone 5s

Posted on Oct 3, 2013 9:38 AM

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Q: how can i use a at&t carrier phone in Sri Lanka.

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  • by raymond73,

    raymond73 raymond73 Oct 3, 2013 9:41 AM in response to Moh.Aasif
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    Oct 3, 2013 9:41 AM in response to Moh.Aasif

    If Sri Lanka uses GSM then you can use an iPhone that was on an AT&T network. AT&T uses GSM, requires a SIM. You will have to get a SIM for your provider in your country.

     

    But with a USA phone you have zero warranty support in Sri Lanka. If you have problems with the phone you are on your own or you fly back to the US, such a flight being more than the cost of a couple of phones.

  • by KiltedTim,

    KiltedTim KiltedTim Oct 3, 2013 9:43 AM in response to Moh.Aasif
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    Oct 3, 2013 9:43 AM in response to Moh.Aasif

    First, you'll need to contact AT&T and see if they will unlock the phone for you...

  • by raymond73,

    raymond73 raymond73 Oct 3, 2013 10:16 AM in response to KiltedTim
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    Oct 3, 2013 10:16 AM in response to KiltedTim

    Buy an unlocked phone. I did. Phone works on Verizon or AT&T and works in Europe. No need to contact a carrier to unlock an unlocked phone.

  • by KiltedTim,

    KiltedTim KiltedTim Oct 3, 2013 10:30 AM in response to raymond73
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    Oct 3, 2013 10:30 AM in response to raymond73

    I don't need to buy an unlocked phone... The OP should probably do so, however... I'm afraid that sane advice like that is lost on many of the people who come here convinced that they're going to save lots of money by buying a phone from the US on ebay...