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iPad mini unlocked iPad Mini?

edtorious

edtorious

macrumors 65816
Original poster
Aug 14, 2007
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San Diego, California
Forgive my ignorance but can I buy an unlocked iPad Mini? I plan to buy one for my Mom for her to use in the Philippines. I was confused by the Apple store when the selections are only with carrier iPad Mini, does that mean I have to commit to the carriers when I buy one? Does it matter which carrier iPad mini I buy when I'm hoping to use one of the carriers in the Philippines instead?:confused: Please advise. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
Ladybug

Ladybug

macrumors 68000
Apr 13, 2006
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Apple Phillipines says..

This model can roam worldwide on fast cellular data networks, including HSPA, HSPA+ and DC-HSDPA. When you travel internationally, you can use a micro-SIM card from a local carrier.

I've never bought an international model but this seems to indicate it can be used worldwide, you only need a SIM card from a local carrier...depending on the country you are in at the time.

http://store.apple.com/ph/buy-ipad/ipad-mini/32gb-black-slate-wifi-cellular

Hope that helps.
 
Consultant

Consultant

macrumors G5
Jun 27, 2007
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All iPad and iPad mini are unlocked.

No need to sign up to any carrier. Just pop in a working sim and it will just work.
 
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