Buy an iphone in the US and take to HK?

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  1. #1

    Buy an iphone in the US and take to HK?

    Can I buy an iphone in the US and then use it in HK? or would it be better to buy in HK?
    thanks!


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    As long as it is factory unlocked and a GSM version of the iPhone (not CDMA), then no reason why you can't buy it there and bring and use it here.


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    The only problem would be the warranty. iPhone's, unlike other Apple products, have country specific warranties.


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    Hi all,

    Thanks! I think it may be easier to purchase once we are there in HK. What other mobile phones would you recommend? other than the iphone?
    thanks!


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    Mango you might want to check with your current contract. Mine (in the UK) is locked by default but they were happy to unlock for the purposes of me coming to HK on the basis that I'm continuing to pay UK contract until it expires in June. Local sim even with data is so much cheaper.


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    Yea i've had problems before buying in the US and then needing to use the warrenty...im not sure of apples policy but it can be a right mission!