FridgyCZE

Q: Buying iPhone 7 in US (use in EU)

Hey, im about to fly to USA and due to differences in price I would like to buy an iPhone there.

 

I live in Czech Republic (GSM) so, would it be possible to use iPhone from US Apple Store in EU - Czech Republic?

 

Which carrier should I choose? (there is no "unlocked" on apple.com)

 

thanks a lot, Adam

Posted on Sep 12, 2016 4:16 AM

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Q: Buying iPhone 7 in US (use in EU)

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  • by mikePredfan,

    mikePredfan mikePredfan Sep 12, 2016 8:00 AM in response to FridgyCZE
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    Sep 12, 2016 8:00 AM in response to FridgyCZE

    If you do this and have a warranty issue - you will have to send it back to the US and have someone send it in for warranty repairs.  Apple only covers warranties in the country the phone is purchased in.

     

    These are the phone models that show using

    • O2
    • T-Mobile
    • Vodafone

    in the Czech Republic....

    iPhone 7
    Model A1778

    iPhone 7 Plus
    Model A1784

  • by Michael Black,

    Michael Black Michael Black Sep 12, 2016 8:08 AM in response to FridgyCZE
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    Sep 12, 2016 8:08 AM in response to FridgyCZE

    Along with no warranty support in your country, note that the full retail prices shown (which you'll have to pay) do not include taxes. Taxes will be based on the state and local taxes for the store you purchase from.

  • by elcpu,

    elcpu elcpu Sep 12, 2016 8:16 AM in response to FridgyCZE
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    Sep 12, 2016 8:16 AM in response to FridgyCZE

    Two thoughts. Ask your Czech carrier first and make sure you get a phone that works with their system. Secondly, any phone bought in the US will not have any warranty in the Czech Republic. BTW, wish I was on Karlův most now!

  • by ShagCA,

    ShagCA ShagCA Sep 12, 2016 8:58 AM in response to FridgyCZE
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    Sep 12, 2016 8:58 AM in response to FridgyCZE

    FridgyCZE wrote:

     

    I live in Czech Republic (GSM) so, would it be possible to use iPhone from US Apple Store in EU - Czech Republic?

     

    Which carrier should I choose? (there is no "unlocked" on apple.com)

    They are all unlocked on apple.com (if you pay the full price) BUT it appears that the only version available for new customers is T-Mobile. The other 3 models (although not carrier locked) asks customers to enter their existing phone number and PIN to their carrier's account. I don't see a way to proceed unless I have those information. Get one with T-Mobile SIM pre-installed.

  • by dsms,

    dsms dsms Sep 12, 2016 9:01 AM in response to FridgyCZE
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    Sep 12, 2016 9:01 AM in response to FridgyCZE

    I believe that as long as you can go to an Apple store for assistance, you are fine. I've had issues with Iphone bought in the US and took it to an Apple store in another country. They gave me a new one.