Q: Can I get a French account for my old iPhone 4?

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mourningdove55

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Q: Can I get a French account for my old iPhone 4?

I would like to use my old iPhone 4 in Europe, especially in France, to make and receive local phone calls. I can make outgoing calls on my iPhone 5 when I have access to WiFi, but I have several friends who need to be able to call me on a local number. I'd prefer either a pay-as-you-go or a one-month arrangement. Thanks!

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Posted on Jul 20, 2014 4:55 AM

I have this question too

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Ralph Landry1

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Great, then AT and T will explain unlocking and you are good to go.

The sim is easy to remove, see: iPhone and iPad: How to remove the SIM card

Posted on Jul 20, 2014 5:09 AM

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Ralph Landry1 Jul 20, 2014 5:00 AM in response to mourningdove55
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Jul 20, 2014 5:00 AM in response to mourningdove55

If your iPhone 4 is Verizon, no because it only works on he CDMA system and cannot be unlocked to work with the GSM system in use in France. If it is an AT and T iPhone 4, yes it can be unlocked to work on the GSM system but you need to deal with AT and T to get them to unlock it for you. Then just use it with a sim from a French carrier.
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mourningdove55 Jul 20, 2014 5:04 AM in response to Ralph Landry1
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Jul 20, 2014 5:04 AM in response to Ralph Landry1

Thank you, Ralph! My iPhone is AT&T, and I used it in Europe with my American account several years ago. Where is the SIM card located? Is it easy to remove?
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TJBUSMC1973 Jul 20, 2014 5:10 AM in response to mourningdove55
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Jul 20, 2014 5:10 AM in response to mourningdove55

On the right side of the iPhone: iPhone and iPad: How to remove the SIM card - Apple Support
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mourningdove55 Jul 20, 2014 5:10 AM in response to Ralph Landry1
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Jul 20, 2014 5:10 AM in response to Ralph Landry1

Thank you very much! Have a great day :-)
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mourningdove55 Jul 20, 2014 5:11 AM in response to TJBUSMC1973
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Jul 20, 2014 5:11 AM in response to TJBUSMC1973

Thank you, also! This is the first time I've posted a question, and the results are terrific!
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Ralph Landry1 Jul 20, 2014 5:14 AM in response to mourningdove55
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Jul 20, 2014 5:14 AM in response to mourningdove55

You are very welcome, have a great rest of the weekend.
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Ralph Landry1

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Jul 20, 2014 5:09 AM in response to mourningdove55

Great, then AT and T will explain unlocking and you are good to go.

The sim is easy to remove, see: iPhone and iPad: How to remove the SIM card

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