Can an unlocked US iphone 12 (bought directly from Apple) use a UK sim card?

I'm moving to the UK and wanted to know if I have to buy a whole new phone or just purchase a UK sim card. Will an unlocked US iPhone 12 (bought directly from Apple) work using a UK sim card?

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 21, 2021 11:03 PM

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Posted on Aug 21, 2021 11:52 PM

The answer to your question is a YES. Your iPhone 12 Mini, which you have purchased from Apple, will work in the UK with a UK SIM card.


Axel F.

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Aug 21, 2021 11:21 PM in response to Oh_Ash

Yes. However, please contact the Carrier to know whether the SIM will compatible with iPhones (Unlocked).


IMPORTANT RESTRICTION FOR iPhone, iPad, APPLE TV, AND HOMEPOD SERVICE.


Apple may restrict warranty service for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and HomePod to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the device.


All iPhone models are world phones, so you can use them almost anywhere. Whether you are a GSM or CDMA network customer, you can roam internationally on GSM networks in over 200 countries or regions around the world. Availabilitys of LTE data varies in some countries or regions and depends on carrier support for certain LTE radio frequencies. Contact your wireless carrier for more information regarding international roaming policies and rates.

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