Can an american cell phone work in the uk with a british sim card in it?
eg see if i bought a cell phone in the US and i went to the Uk could i put a british sim card ( eg o2 sim card) in it?
thanks
2007-01-23 07:43:47 · 3 answers · asked by Becka B 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
American cell phones use a different 'band' to the UK ones...when I took my British cell phone over, I had to get a tri-band phone- but I'm not sure if this is true vice versa. I'd check with your mobile phone carrier.
2007-01-23 07:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by Pumpkin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the model can be bought in the uk,and you are using a mobile company available in the UK there shouldn't be a problem.
Most mobile shops are able to unlock your phone for you if it is needed, for about £10-£15 pounds.
2007-01-23 07:52:32 · answer #2 · answered by Countess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cell phone is locked so you will have to unlock it first.
2007-01-23 07:50:18 · answer #3 · answered by p_whips 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋