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International use iPhone SE 2nd Edition

Hello,


I’m considering buying a used iPhone SE from a friend who’s frustrated, not smartphone literate, and wants a flip-phone. It’s a 2020 phone and is currently on a CDMA network.


My questions are:

  1. Because the phone is LTE, can I use it in a GSM network. It’s unlocked by the carrier who doesn’t lock their phones. Also, it’s more than 6 months old and shouldn’t be Apple locked to its original carrier, USCellular.
  2. I want to use it for International travel by using a local SIM in the countries I visit. Can I do that?
  3. What questions should I ask USCellular before buying?


TIA,


Bill

Posted on Aug 6, 2021 8:08 PM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2021 8:24 PM

Perhaps these articles will help\:

About cellular data roaming options for your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

Remove or switch the SIM card in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Before you buy the iPhone, make sure you can follow the steps in the 'Check for Activation Lock before you buy a device from someone else' section of:

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

or you will just have an expensive paperweight.


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Aug 6, 2021 8:24 PM in response to Popcorn-Billy

Perhaps these articles will help\:

About cellular data roaming options for your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

Remove or switch the SIM card in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Before you buy the iPhone, make sure you can follow the steps in the 'Check for Activation Lock before you buy a device from someone else' section of:

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

or you will just have an expensive paperweight.


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International use iPhone SE 2nd Edition

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