Are new UK iPhones unlocked
If I buy a new iPhone from Apple Regent Street, London, will it work with my existing o2 SIM card. ie .. are new UK Apple iPhones unlocked?
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If I buy a new iPhone from Apple Regent Street, London, will it work with my existing o2 SIM card. ie .. are new UK Apple iPhones unlocked?
Thank you so much to everyone who answers.
If the iPhone is purchased at full price as carrier-unlocked and without a carrier subsidy, yes, it’s carrier-unlocked.
As for transferring cellular plans, that can vary by plan and by carrier, as some charge for transfer and some don’t, and as some existing plans can cover 5G and some don’t; ask O2 directly.
If the iPhone is purchased at full price as carrier-unlocked and without a carrier subsidy, yes, it’s carrier-unlocked.
As for transferring cellular plans, that can vary by plan and by carrier, as some charge for transfer and some don’t, and as some existing plans can cover 5G and some don’t; ask O2 directly.
The above is based on the assumption that you are in fact buying directly from Apple. The phones sold by other retailers in the UK are not unlocked. They will lock to the first carrier used.
I don't believe this has changed in the last year or so, but if it has, I'm sure someone will chime in and correct me.
I intend purchasing a phone on line from a London Apple store. It will be delivered by courier to my home. I will not be speaking to anyone at Apple. Will the new phone work with an o2 SIM that I am using in a now broken iPhone, I obtained from o2. I think you said ‘yes’ but not sure! Apologies for my ignorance.
Thank you Tim.
I have heard, but cannot confirm, that John Lewis sells unlocked phones also. But don’t take my word for it. Carphone Warehouse definitely does not.
Are new UK iPhones unlocked