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USA iPad Cellular - can I use with UK Network/Sim card?

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JamesBerry

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Jan 6, 2009
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A friend wants to buy an iPad in the USA and would like the 3G version to use here in the UK. If the AT&T version, say, is bought without a contract from Apple, can he just bring it to the UK and put a UK SIM card in it - or is it carrier locked to AT&T SIM cards?

Any problems with this or is it identical hardware to UK version?
 
JamesBerry said:
A friend wants to buy an iPad in the USA and would like the 3G version to use here in the UK. If the AT&T version, say, is bought without a contract from Apple, can he just bring it to the UK and put a UK SIM card in it - or is it carrier locked to AT&T SIM cards?

Any problems with this or is it identical hardware to UK version?
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iPads are not sold on contract in the US, they are purchased outright and are unlocked for use on GSM systems worldwide.
 
Good news! So are the AT&T and Verizon identical hardware wise? Or would my friend be better getting one or other if the intention is to use in UK?
 
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