Are new UK iPhones unlocked

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Are new UK iPhones unlocked

If I buy a new iPhone from Apple Regent Street, London, will it work with my existing o2 SIM card. ie .. are new UK Apple iPhones unlocked?

Thank you so much to everyone who answers.

Posted on Jan 10, 2022 10:16 AM

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MrHoffman

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Jan 10, 2022 10:21 AM in response to Bobbby

If the iPhone is purchased at full price as carrier-unlocked and without a carrier subsidy, yes, it’s carrier-unlocked.

As for transferring cellular plans, that can vary by plan and by carrier, as some charge for transfer and some don’t, and as some existing plans can cover 5G and some don’t; ask O2 directly.

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KiltedTim

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Jan 10, 2022 10:25 AM in response to Bobbby

The above is based on the assumption that you are in fact buying directly from Apple. The phones sold by other retailers in the UK are not unlocked. They will lock to the first carrier used.

I don't believe this has changed in the last year or so, but if it has, I'm sure someone will chime in and correct me.

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Jan 10, 2022 10:52 AM in response to MrHoffman

I intend purchasing a phone on line from a London Apple store. It will be delivered by courier to my home. I will not be speaking to anyone at Apple. Will the new phone work with an o2 SIM that I am using in a now broken iPhone, I obtained from o2. I think you said ‘yes’ but not sure! Apologies for my ignorance.

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Jan 10, 2022 11:04 AM in response to Bobbby

Thank you Tim.

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Jan 10, 2022 11:05 AM in response to KiltedTim

I have heard, but cannot confirm, that John Lewis sells unlocked phones also. But don’t take my word for it. Carphone Warehouse definitely does not.

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