Can I buy an unlocked iphone 5 in Japan?
I'm in the UK at present and will go to Japan to work in a few days. Recently, my 4S was stolen and I need to replace it… I'm wondering whether to buy the unlocked iphone 5 here, or in Japan? I need it to be unlocked so I'll be able to use it wherever I travel to (I travel a lot) by switching the SIM.
Basically, you can't just buy iPhone in Japan. You are required to sign a contract to use it as a phone in Japan (but which requires you to have an address).So it's impossible as a tourist.
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