Using US iPhone 6 in Europe

Keep connected on your Euro trip Luckily, with a little planning, U.S. iPhones – in fact, most smartphones – can work just fine in European countries. Convert that smartphone for European use in two primary ways: buy a SIM card in Europe or purchase a travel plan through a U.S.-based carrier.

1. What should I do to my iPhone when traveling internationally?
2. Is iPhone 6 unlocked for international use?
3. Can you put a European SIM card in an American iPhone?
4. Is it worth buying iPhone 6 in 2021?
5. Is iMessage free internationally with WIFI?
6. Can I put an international SIM in my iPhone?
7. Can I use a locked phone in another country?
8. Should I buy an unlocked iPhone or carrier phone?
9. Can I use eSIM on locked iPhone?
10. Does an iPhone bought in the US work in Europe?
11. Will my US cell phone work in Europe?
12. Do European SIM cards work all over Europe?

What should I do to my iPhone when traveling internationally?

Before you go: To avoid fees and higher rates, call your carrier or visit online to shop international roaming plans. After arrival: Open Settings. Tap Cellular, or Cellular Data, or Mobile Data. Then tap Cellular Data Options and turn on Data Roaming and other settings suggested by your carrier.

Is iPhone 6 unlocked for international use?

Update 2020: All [new] iPhone models are unlocked, except those purchased with AT&T installment plans. ... This basically means you could go abroad, purchase an international SIM card, put it in your iPhone, and use your iPhone abroad with that carrier.

Can you put a European SIM card in an American iPhone?

You'll need either a European phone or an unlocked phone in order for a European SIM card to work (some phones are electronically "locked" so you can't switch SIM cards). ... Remember that as long as you have a European SIM in your own phone, you won't be reachable at your regular US number.

Is it worth buying iPhone 6 in 2021?

If you want to use iPhone 6s in 2021 or some years later than it is a good choice. You may also go for iPhone SE which came after 6S and features 5S body with 6S internals. But if you want to use iPhone for more years than go a level high and select iPhone 7 or 7 Plus. They will extend the usage upto 5 years.

Is iMessage free internationally with WIFI?

International messaging: Because iMessage uses the Internet, you can message friends and family in other countries who have iPhones without the need for an international data plan. ... If you don't, iMessages from iPhones won't make it to your new Android phone.

Can I put an international SIM in my iPhone?

Unlocking your phone gives you the ability to use an international SIM card. As long as you have an unlocked phone with a SIM card slot, you should be able to purchase a SIM overseas (with data, calling, texting, whatever you need), or pre-order a SIM card.

Can I use a locked phone in another country?

This especially true for Android devices. Google phones come unlocked already! An unlocked phone is a phone that you can use anywhere in the world and where you are allowed to replace the SIM card as you travel the world without having to deal with your phone company or pay roaming fees.

Should I buy an unlocked iPhone or carrier phone?

Buying an unlocked phone gives you the freedom to do whatever you want with it. If you want to try out one carrier for a month and then try out another, that's totally possible. If you don't want to have any carrier attached to it at all and instead use it as a Wi-Fi-only device, that's fine, too.

Can I use eSIM on locked iPhone?

Yes, you can! In order to unlock an iPhone's eSIM, it is necessary to unlock the device's main IMEI number. The reason for this is that the iPhone's baseband is locked rather than the IMEI associated with the network carrier.

Does an iPhone bought in the US work in Europe?

You can use it anywhere in the world if it is unlocked. Lots of people offer LTE (4G) support but they use different LTE bands. The bands on the phone have to match what your carrier uses. There is no such thing as an international warranty.

Will my US cell phone work in Europe?

Short Answer: Yes. Any modern phone that's newer than an iPhone 4S should work in Europe. ... Europe uses a system called GSM (Global System for Mobiles) but two American carriers (Verizon and Sprint) use CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). All the other major US carriers use GSM, so no worries there.

Do European SIM cards work all over Europe?

This SIM card will work across 71 countries worldwide including all countries within the European Union. If you're from one of these 71 countries that include places like the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand & Singapore you can activate your SIM card at home to ensure that it works before travelling to Europe.