Im wanting to buy an unlocked iPhone 6 in the UK but I will be moving to Canada in the near future and wondered if it will work in Canada?
iPhone 6
It should work yes. However, warranty will only be valid in the U.K., and depending on the carrier you plan to use it with, you may not be able to use their 4G/LTE networks.
Im flexible with what carrier I use, so if I use a carrier that has 4G, it will work?
Again it depends on the carrier. Most have 4G/LTE now, that's not the issue. .What you really need to look into is the bands the carriers use for 4G/LTE, and the bands your U.K. iPhone supports. ie U.K carriers use different bands that north american carriers.
You need to get them to match as best as you can, otherwise you may loose 4G/LTE coverage in certain areas, if the carrier uses a band your iPhone does not support.
OK, so what should I be looking at when I go to the Apple Store? I've got my heart set on an iPhone 6. Thank you for your help by the way!!
To be absolutely honest, as Phil earlier said, the warranty would only be good in the UK. That would be one of the deciding factors for me, other than the fact that I believe the LTE bands used in Canada differ from those used in the UK. You would be better off holding off on your purchase until you arrived in Canada, therefore being able to make use of all of the features of your device and having a full warranty.
You'll want to look for models A1586 GSM. For best compatibility. Though there's no guarantee it will be 100%.
ok, thanks Chris, it will be hard, but i guess I'll have to wait!!
I understand that. This year is my year to update, and I'm hopeful for what the September 9 announcement will bring. Will it be a new iPhone? No one is sure, but I'm hoping for something great! 🙂
thanks Phil and Chris for your help!!!
You are very welcome. 🙂
Will an unlocked iPhone 6 bought in the UK work in Canada?
