Buying an iPhone from a foreign country

Can I buy an iPhone from Ethiopia and use it in the UK?

Will it work because I have checked the network compatibility and they have the same network compatibility. Loads of websites say different things does it work or not?

Posted on Sep 2, 2024 8:14 AM

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Posted on Sep 2, 2024 8:18 AM

Check with your carrier to be sure. But be advised, the phone you buy in Ethiopia, will have absolutely NO warranty in the UK. NONE. If you have a service issue, you'll be hopping on a plane and going back to Ethiopia for warranty support. It is NEVER a good idea to buy an iPhone in a country you don't live. iPhone warranty is NOT international. It never has been.

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Sep 2, 2024 8:18 AM in response to Cereal33

Check with your carrier to be sure. But be advised, the phone you buy in Ethiopia, will have absolutely NO warranty in the UK. NONE. If you have a service issue, you'll be hopping on a plane and going back to Ethiopia for warranty support. It is NEVER a good idea to buy an iPhone in a country you don't live. iPhone warranty is NOT international. It never has been.

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