iphone use in other country

I want to buy a iPhone 14 pro from US and use it in Germany with eSIM card. Is that possible?

Posted on Jan 6, 2023 8:05 AM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2023 8:11 AM

Possible? Yes. Recommended? No.


While you can use the iPhone in Germany with several carriers there that support eSim, the warranty will only be valid in the US. any issues or repairs on the device will require the device be taken back to the US for service. Apple does not take international deliveries for service.


Also, note, that the carriers in Germany are not obligated to activate a foreign iPhone on their service. They can and many times will decline to do so.


The following carriers support eSim in Germany:

1&1

O2

Telekom

Truphone

Vodafone

click here ➡️ Find wireless carriers and worldwide service providers that offer eSIM service - Apple Support


Also, only iPhones bought from Apple are unlocked, if you buy it from anywhere else like Target, BestBuy, Walmart etc... they will be locked to a US carrier or require a US carrier for activation.


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Jan 6, 2023 8:11 AM in response to irvingwangus

Possible? Yes. Recommended? No.


While you can use the iPhone in Germany with several carriers there that support eSim, the warranty will only be valid in the US. any issues or repairs on the device will require the device be taken back to the US for service. Apple does not take international deliveries for service.


Also, note, that the carriers in Germany are not obligated to activate a foreign iPhone on their service. They can and many times will decline to do so.


The following carriers support eSim in Germany:

1&1

O2

Telekom

Truphone

Vodafone

click here ➡️ Find wireless carriers and worldwide service providers that offer eSIM service - Apple Support


Also, only iPhones bought from Apple are unlocked, if you buy it from anywhere else like Target, BestBuy, Walmart etc... they will be locked to a US carrier or require a US carrier for activation.


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