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Yaffuta
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Q: If im moving to the usa and not coming back, how would my iphone work with a u.s number and call u.s numbers? How can i get my iphone a u.s number and pay u.s fees when i move? Please help me! :(

If im moving to the usa and not coming back, how would my iphone work with a u.s number and call u.s numbers? How can i get my iphone a u.s number and pay u.s fees when i move? Please help me! :(

iPhone 4, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on May 11, 2012 10:37 PM

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Q: If im moving to the usa and not coming back, how would my iphone work with a u.s number and call u.s numbers? How can i get my iph ... more

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  • by wegras,

    wegras wegras May 12, 2012 4:49 AM in response to Yaffuta
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    May 12, 2012 4:49 AM in response to Yaffuta

    First you need to ensure your iPhone is unlocked by your carrier in your current country

    Then when in US visit a US carrier such as AT&T and purchase a contract

    But you must ensure iPhone is legitimately unlocked by your carrier and for

    your information no other agency or shop or ebay seller

    can provide an unlock, only the carrier

  • by Mike Johnson12,

    Mike Johnson12 Mike Johnson12 May 12, 2012 8:11 AM in response to Yaffuta
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    May 12, 2012 8:11 AM in response to Yaffuta

    If your phone is unlocked then you have various options in the USA. I suggest that you go with pre-pay. ATT GoPhone and T-Mobile have pre-pay. Once you understand the US carriers and how they work with the plans then you can convert to a monthly post-pay and still keep the same number.

     

    Don't let ATT list your phone as an iPhone in the system or they will force you into a data plan and suck your money. If you want a data plan then fine. I have a smart phone but can get by on WiFi.

     

    I have 2 unlocked iPhones (3GS and 4) and have ATT GoPhone. I told the service reps that they were unlocked and they tried to force me into a data plan. They finally got smart and did not tell the system that it was a iPhone and all was well.

     

    MJ