I'm currently living overseas and the iPad 2 isn't being released yet. Is it possible to buy an iPad 2 3G/Wi-Fi in the US and activate it on the local carrier that has the iPad? Or will it be locked to AT&T/Verizon networks?
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Can a US iPad 2 be used overseas?
- Thread starter beebler
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
MrMac'n'Cheese
macrumors 6502a
Yes but it must be the AT&T version equipped with GSM that like 80% of the world uses.
That one will both function and is unlocked.
Any iPad 2 can be used overseas but if you want to use 3G connectivity, the only option you have is AT&T.
laurenr
macrumors 6502a
I live in the USA, but often travel to Australia. I have the AT&T version and all I do is purchase an Aussie micro-sim data card when I am down under. Works no problems at all. I intend doing the same when I am in Europe this summer.
Even in countries that have CDMA networks? (Yeah yeah, it's tiny compared to GSM.) Or, will the Verizon version not roam on foreign CDMA networks?
Not sure but I think you are locked into Verizon as a provider and if you do roam into abother CDMA network you'll have to pay roaming charges.
I think it will roam just fine if you're crazy enough to pay data roaming charges. But you won't be able to activate it on any other carrier besides Verizon.
Yeah, I'd bet that VZ data roaming charges would be insane. They're insane on iPhone 3G and above on AT&T.