scott kenedy

Q: unlocked iphone 6 in japan

I found out that apple store in japan is selling sim free iphone6  below url

=> http://store.apple.com/jp/buy-iphone/iphone6/5.5インチのディスプレイ-128gb-スペースグレイ-simフリー

 

I wonder is that unlocked iPhone ? (Carrier unlock, Country unlock)

 

I knew japan's carriers do not sell unlocked iPhone. (below url)

there are countries list of selling unlocked iPhone

and there is not japan.

 

iPhone: Wireless carrier support and features

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iPhone is available for purchase and activation through Apple, wireless carriers, and authorized resellers (not all options are available in all countries or locations). In most countries, the place of purchase will verify that you have an account with the carrier, and then give you instructions on how to activate your iPhone. Verification of carrier account is not required in countries in which unlocked iPhones are available for sale.

Apple Online Store sells unlocked iPhone in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium (French, Dutch),Brazil, Canada (English, French), China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong (English,Chinese), Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland (French, German), Taiwan, Thailand, TurkeyUnited Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and United States.

 

 

Is it changed from iphone6? or same(I misunderstanding)?



Posted on Sep 13, 2014 10:39 PM

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  • by carl wolf,

    carl wolf carl wolf Sep 14, 2014 12:15 AM in response to scott kenedy
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    Sep 14, 2014 12:15 AM in response to scott kenedy

    "SIM-free" is different from "unlocked".

  • by lizdance40,

    lizdance40 lizdance40 Sep 14, 2014 12:19 AM in response to scott kenedy
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    Sep 14, 2014 12:19 AM in response to scott kenedy

    Nothing has changed ......

    Apple sells unlocked phones configured for CDMA or GSM

  • by Ethmoid,

    Ethmoid Ethmoid Sep 14, 2014 12:41 AM in response to scott kenedy
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    Sep 14, 2014 12:41 AM in response to scott kenedy

    There is only one kind of unlocked phone and country unlocked phones do not exist.

     

    Anyway, the sim free phones that the Japanese Apple store is selling are NOT unlocked.  Sim free and unlocked are NOT the same thing and unlocked phones are not available in Japan - they are all carrier locked and Japanese carriers will not unlock phones.

     

    It is correct that other Apple online stores sell unlocked phones, but if you want one of those you will have to go to the country - if you live in Japan then you can only use the Apple online store in Japan, they will not ship outside the country of origin.

  • by khunsanook,

    khunsanook khunsanook Sep 20, 2014 5:48 PM in response to scott kenedy
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    Sep 20, 2014 5:48 PM in response to scott kenedy

    Apple stores and SoftBank reps in Tokyo have confirmed that the SIM-free iPhone 6 sold in Japan will work with SIMs from other carriers in other countries. As widely reported, the lines at JP Apple Stores on launch day were packed with buyers from China. A lot of Japanese iPhone 6s will be used on Chinese networks with Chinese SIMs.

  • by KiltedTim,

    KiltedTim KiltedTim Sep 20, 2014 5:51 PM in response to khunsanook
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    Sep 20, 2014 5:51 PM in response to khunsanook

    Perhaps. Until the error in the database is discovered and fixed, and they become useless.

     

    Expecting this to work is a mistake. Until and unless it is announced that Apple sells unlocked iPhones in Japan, buying one based on that information alone is just plain stupid.

  • by khunsanook,

    khunsanook khunsanook Sep 20, 2014 6:10 PM in response to KiltedTim
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    Sep 20, 2014 6:10 PM in response to KiltedTim

    China case study aside, Apple Store and SoftBank reps in Tokyo have directly confirmed that the SIM-free iPhone 6 sold in Japan will work with SIMs from other carriers in other countries. That is the clearest information you are going to get.

  • by KiltedTim,

    KiltedTim KiltedTim Sep 20, 2014 8:10 PM in response to khunsanook
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    Sep 20, 2014 8:10 PM in response to khunsanook

    No. The clearest information you will get will be a statement from Apple that unlocked iPhones are available in Japan All you have is a statement from a (possibly commissioned) sales person trying to get you to fork out money for a phone with a near zero chance that you will be able to return it by the time you find out it won't work.

  • by JordanFre,

    JordanFre JordanFre Sep 22, 2014 12:14 AM in response to KiltedTim
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    Sep 22, 2014 12:14 AM in response to KiltedTim

    Hello.

     

    I have called Apple Japan (not the store, Apple itself) and they have confirmed that iPhones 6s sold on their online shop are all compatible for foreign SIM cards.

  • by KiltedTim,

    KiltedTim KiltedTim Sep 22, 2014 4:12 AM in response to JordanFre
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    Sep 22, 2014 4:12 AM in response to JordanFre

    That's nice for you. When you can find that documented by Apple, please post a link.

  • by JordanFre,

    JordanFre JordanFre Sep 22, 2014 5:34 AM in response to KiltedTim
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    Sep 22, 2014 5:34 AM in response to KiltedTim

    Will you be happy if I post pictures of my iPhone 6+ straight for Japan working with two different South Korean carriers?

  • by KiltedTim,

    KiltedTim KiltedTim Sep 22, 2014 7:10 AM in response to JordanFre
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    Sep 22, 2014 7:10 AM in response to JordanFre

    No. I honestly don't care. But since Apple has explicitly said that they do not sell unlocked iPhones in Japan, you really need to stop spreading what amounts to rumors that directly contradict Apple's stated policies.

  • by eltonjpt,

    eltonjpt eltonjpt Sep 22, 2014 7:22 AM in response to scott kenedy
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    Sep 22, 2014 7:22 AM in response to scott kenedy

    I am not really sure where people heard that Japanese iPhone's are "locked" even though they are SIM-Free. But I just wanted to let you guys know that today I bought a 6 Plus from Tokyo Apple store, SIM-Free, and I asked if it would work with my USA SIM card. The guy said yes. Well, I got home and plugged in my T-Mobile SIM, and it does work. I am roaming (free of charge) under T-Mobile. Previously, I had this SIM card in my iPhone 5S (unlocked and bought in the USA).

     

    I also have a Japanese pre-paid SIM that also works on my new 6 Plus.  So "unlocked" or not, I just wanted to let you people know that my SIM-Free Japanese iPhone 6 Plus works on my Tmobile SIM card!

  • by lucnoken,

    lucnoken lucnoken Sep 22, 2014 10:43 PM in response to KiltedTim
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    Sep 22, 2014 10:43 PM in response to KiltedTim

    On the Japanese Apple iPhone 6 buying page, there is a FAQ at the bottom with this question:

     

    http://store.apple.com/jp/buy-iphone/iphone6

     

    国外でもiPhoneを使えますか?

    はい。iPhoneは世界中のGSM方式の通信事業者ネットワークで使用できます。Apple Online Storeで販売しているiPhoneはSIMロックが解除されているため、旅行先の通信事業者からSIMカードとサービスを購入すれば利用することがで きます。もしくは、現在お使いの通信事業者による国際ローミングを利用する方法もあります。国際ローミング料金については通信事業者にお問い合わせくださ い。

     

    The translation of this can be found on the same page for the UK page for instance (the US page is different):

     

    http://store.apple.com/uk/buy-iphone/iphone6

     

    Can I use my iPhone outside my home country?

    Yes. iPhone is enabled to work on networks using GSM around the world. Because the iPhone sold by the Apple Online Store is unlocked, you can purchase a SIM card and service from a local carrier at your destination. Or check with your home carrier regarding international roaming charges.

     

    So, does this count as a reliable source?

  • by charlestoni,

    charlestoni charlestoni Sep 23, 2014 3:09 PM in response to eltonjpt
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    Sep 23, 2014 3:09 PM in response to eltonjpt

    Great!!

    I'll trust in you and will buy the iphone in japan too.

    Thanks a lot

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