I want to buy iPhone 6 (64GB) on contract free T Mobile for $749. Is this phone unlcocked and can be used on any network outside USA too? I have simcard I just want a new phone from any store in the US. I am visiting US for 2 weeks so I want to buy while I am here and be able to use it in the UK.
iPhone 6, iOS 8, 64 GB contract free device
Hey Hirenamin
Did you buy a US iphone 6 and did it work in the UK? I'd appreciate any feedback as I was thinking of doing the same.
Cheers.
Some have reported that that device is unlocked. The only other issues that you will experience is it probably will not work with the LTE bands in the UK, and the warranty is only good in the US. If you have any issues, you will have to bring it back to the US for service. Apple does not accept international shipments, and Apple UK will not handle the device either.
Thanks Chris
I understand and accept the warranty issues if I do buy an iphone 6 in New York this month. I was just hoping there might be someone on here with 1st-hand experience of actually bringing a US iphone 6 over to the UK to use with a UK sim and whether there were any issues with the functioning of the device (eg on 3G, 4G, etc.)
Okay. Good luck. Is there that much difference in the cost of the devices after looking at paying taxes versus VAT and the lack of warranty to justify purchasing in the US?
Thanks Chris...
UK 64GB iphone 6 = £619, or about $994
US 64GB iphone 6 = £508, or about $815 inc. sales tax
...so roughly a 22% saving (if my sums are right which is, frankly, unlikely).
My sister lives in the Big Apple and visits about 4 times a year, so if I had a problem I could get the phone back to the US.
Aren't you required to pay VAT when you bring the device back to the UK? How much is that?
Hello Planetpeckham, yes I did buy iPhone 6 from US. It was a USA model too (i.e. 1549 CDMA rather than 1586 which is available in UK) and the great news is, it worid perfectly fine. In fact I am typing this msg from the phone I bought from US. It has no issues with 2G & 3G as I have tried both. i also have tried various sim cards (Vodafone, O2 and giffgaff) and they all work. I have not had chance to try 4G but I was told by two different O2 store managers that all frequencies these days are compatible with all new phones and if my phone gets 3G without problem then I will get 4G with no issues. I bought thile phone from BestBuy on Verizon network (unlocked). I hope this helps.
The model sold in the UK is the A1586(GSM )
That is not the model sold for use on T-Mobile in the US ,hence it will not work on 4G in Europe
As long as the reports are correct ( who knows) the T-mobile seems to work with other sims outside the US but ONLY on 3G
Why would you want to buy a leading edge iPhone and not be able to use 4G especially as 4G is starting to get wider coverage in UK
Ref above
If Apple could produce an iPhone that covered 4G worldwide why would they actually have to make 2 different models
The chip is just not yet available to give a single WW model for 4G
I was hoping that you would chime in here soon. Am I correct on the VAT issue? I always want to make sure I understand things as they move from one side of the pond to the other. And you would probably be best informed.
Chris
yes
The UK VAT is 20% and is payable + duty on all items imported over personal allowance and penalty for not declaring is a fine and confiscation
In EU all prices include VAT and unless where the sale is trade only ( VAT accounting 😉safely ignored for normal purposes ) and therefore all prices are shown as VAT inc ,unlike the States
Okay, thanks. So what would he have to pay on the phone, with that value? Like you, I just question if it is worth it. And the example by hirenamin2002 is different because he purchased the Verizon device, which while it has the GSM side unlocked, it certainly would not work with the UK LTE network, since it is a North American device. I gotta get to work. I'll continue this later.
Thanks for getting back to me Hirenamin, I appreciate it.
Glad to hear you're happy with your purchase. It's a pity that you haven't had a chance to try 4G for yourself , it would be really interesting to know if what the 02 managers say works in the real world!
Anyone else out there with actual user experience of 4G from a USA iphone working with a UK sim?
Thanks for your response Peter
Why would you want to buy a leading edge iPhone and not be able to use 4G
I wouldn't, which is why I'm asking if anyone has 1st hand experience of trying it.
If Apple could produce an iPhone that covered 4G worldwide why would they actually have to make 2 different models
Beats me! The reason I'm curious is my friend has an iphone 5s purchased from an Apple Store in the US which works perfectly on 3G, 4G, etc. using a Tesco sim in the UK. Just wondering if the 6 (which I've read is more LTE 'versatile' - although I could be mistaken) can do the same.
To reiterate, has anyone out there actually brought back a US iphone 6 and found that it works (or does not work) with 4G?
Cheers!
Hello, just to let you know that I have just tried Vodafone 4G SIM card in my iPhone 6 bought from US and as I expecited it works perfect. I tested download speed using one of the apps and it showed 23.5 mbps dowoad speed and 5.7 Mbps upload speed.... So in my opinion, you are good to go... All aspects of phone bought from US works in UK.... Good luck
I Just tried 4G sim and it works just as 4G would work on iPhone bought from UK. My mate has UK iPhone and I compared 4G doownload speed using same app and UK iPhone download speed = 23.1 vs US iPhone download speed= 23.5. So both are working identical.... Thanks for sharing your thoughts though!!!
I want to buy iPhone 6 (64GB) on contract free T Mobile for $749. Is this phone unlcocked and can be used on any network outside USA too?
