Using an iPhone 4S in South Korea
My brother will soon be traveling to South Korea for work an he has an unlocked iPhone 4S from Sprint. According to the Apple website, the 4S will work on one of the regional carriers so what he was wondering is if there are any fees associated with using a foreign cell phone while there. From some experience I have in Europe, it's as easy as walking into a carrier shop and purchasing a SIM card, but my brother has read online that there are high fees for registering the phone with, say, SK Telecom.
So, for anyone who has experience with using a US (or European) iPhone in South Korea, what is the process?
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Can I use my iPhone in South Korea?
As long as your phone is carrier unlocked, you'll be able to roam on any S. Korean network without a problem. I traveled throughout Asia for the last several years and my iPhones 11 and 12 worked flawlessly everywhere, including S. Korea.Can I use my American phone in South Korea?
International plans from most US Cell Phone providers are not practical while stationed in Korea. Many current cellular or smart phones, if unlocked, will work on a Korea Cellular network. There are several ways to acquire a local Korean SIM card.Can I order iPhone from USA to Korea?
Apple does not ship internationally, and you cannot get into the Korean Apple Store and pay with a US credit card. Your best option would be to purchase the phone yourself and ship it to your mother on your own.Does iPhone sell in Korea?
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