Buying an IPhone in the US for use in Ireland !!

Mickey Blu · 2008-11-03 10:15:04

Hi there, I am heading over to the States this week and I am thinking of buying an IPhone, can someone tell me will it work when I return to Ireland or will I have problems !! Cheers

03-11-2008 11:15AM

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Mickey Blu

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Hi there, I am heading over to the States this week and I am thinking of buying an IPhone, can someone tell me will it work when I return to Ireland or will I have problems !!
Cheers

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#2 03-11-2008 12:05PM

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ahhh i think this is the wrong forum

you might have better luck here
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=411

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#3 03-11-2008 02:02PM

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#4 03-11-2008 04:37PM

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There's a big 3G iphone thread where this question has been answered many times.

Short answer is no - the stores in the US will look for you to sign a contract and will not let you out of the store without one.

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#5 03-11-2008 04:44PM

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Mickey Blu wrote: »

Hi there, I am heading over to the States this week and I am thinking of buying an IPhone, can someone tell me will it work when I return to Ireland or will I have problems !!
Cheers

Straight out of the box - no it won't. You will need a SIM adaptor to 'unlock' the simlock. See here. I have used one of these for months now without issue whatsoever.

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#6 03-11-2008 06:55PM

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Has anyone got one working on the three network. And if so with what method ?

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