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Can I use the iphone in Europe?

I was wondering if I can simply insert a European carrier SIM in the iphone to use it in Europe. I have done this in the past with my blackberry by first calling Tmobile to have them "unlock" my phone for use with another carrier's SIM. wondering if I can do the same with AT&T.

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  • Kim Mingo Jul 13, 2007

    Thanks for the response. I was afraid of that.

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No way to unlock due to exclusive arrangement with ATT. ATT offers an international package at attractive rates and that will work in Europe.

Posted on Jul 13, 2007

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