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What are the problems of buying an unlocked iphone for T-Mobile?

I really want one, and now I'm on a T-Mobile plan, so can anyone fill me on what you can and can't do on the iphone if it is unlocked for T-Mobile? Main things I want to be able to do: Call/Receive Calls, Text/Picture Message, Use the ipod portion, and web surf.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The only issue you might get is if you have a data plan with T-Mobile, your iPhone is not setup to correctly to use it (it is setup for AT&T's data). The solution is to use something like Disable3G.com 's solution to get the right setup. Disable3G can be used to disable edge/3g connection, but it can also be used to enable edge/3g for another carrier.

  • 1 decade ago

    the only problem with buying an unlocked iphone is that it voids the apple warranty. Other than that all you need to do is put your sim card in and your good to go. it won't affect any of the features

    Source(s): iphone owner
  • soren
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    1 decade ago

    Sometimes internet wont work but there are various times where there are solutions for it.. depending on what phone you are getting.. also you have to make sure the phone runs on the right network... not any unlocked gsm phone will work on tmobile.

  • 1 decade ago

    well that's simple..

    the EDGE network

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  • 1 decade ago

    why dont people just buy the phones they make for their service provider or just switch?

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