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iPad mini Can I use my iPad mini in another country w/their local carrier?

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MK25toLife

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Aug 7, 2007
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Hello,

I have done a fair amount of digging on this subject and haven't found the answer I'm looking for. It seems everyone is divided on whether it actually comes unlocked or not. I can say that I called AT&T and gave them my IMEI number and they said it WAS locked.

I will be headed to Thailand where there is no 4G, can I just swap in a SIM and use their 3G network without any issues? If not, what would I need to do to unlock the mini?

Can someone help me put this answer to rest once and for all?
 
Unless you buy your iPad at a carrier store and sign a service contract to get discount, it is unlocked. And that discounted one might be unlocked also.

The only catch is to find a carrier with the right size sim. Get that and you are good to go
 
About using local prepaid nanosim cards - if a cellular network uses SMS text messaging for topping up balance and balance checks, it won't work with the iPad.

The iPad doesn't support SMS text messaging using the cellular number associated with the nanosim card.
 
LaptopNomad said:
About using local prepaid nanosim cards - if a cellular network uses SMS text messaging for topping up balance and balance checks, it won't work with the iPad.

The iPad doesn't support SMS text messaging using the cellular number associated with the nanosim card.
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Just recharge at one of the companies stores. They'll remove your sim card and recharge it in one of their phones. They'll be happy to help you.
 
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