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Q: Compatibility of iPhone in UK and Europe

I hear that the North American (standard) smart phones won't work in some EU countries, but if the phone use GSM 1900/900 protocol it should work.

 

I have a iPhone 6... does it support GSM 1900/900?

 

I will need to roam while in the UK, Czech Republic, Greece and Switzerland shortly, and am a bit concerned at being out of 'contact' due to this potential incompatibility.

Thanks.

iPhone 6s, iOS 9.2.1

Posted on Mar 3, 2016 12:38 PM

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Q: Compatibility of iPhone in UK and Europe

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  • by Kappy,Helpful

    Kappy Kappy Mar 3, 2016 2:06 PM in response to NutsaboutAAPL
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    Mar 3, 2016 2:06 PM in response to NutsaboutAAPL

    The iPhone is compatible wherever there is appropriate service providers:

     

    Wireless carrier support and features for iPhone in Europe

    Obtaining iPhone Service in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland

     

    Of course you could have looked up the specs to find out:

     

    Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
    Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
    NFC Yes
    Networks A1549 (GSM): UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) A1549 (CDMA): CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) A1586: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29), TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) A1589: TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41), UMTS (WCDMA)/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), FDD-LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29)
    SIM slot nano-SIM
    Location Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Digital compass, iBeacon microlocation
  • by NutsaboutAAPL,

    NutsaboutAAPL NutsaboutAAPL Mar 3, 2016 2:07 PM in response to Kappy
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    Mar 3, 2016 2:07 PM in response to Kappy

    Thanks very much! Very helpful.