Does Sprint iPhone 5 work overseas?

I really want to get a iPhone 5 but it is really expensive up in the uk If I purchase one of eBay which is a sprint iPhone will it work in the uk Because its a world wide phone please help me because I don't want to buy one and end up wasting my hard earned money

Many thanks I would really appreciate if you can help me.

It should work if you buy unlocked one rather than pay&go.

Your iPhone 4S will work on any network because it is a "World Phone". However since sprint is not an international company, you will have to call sprint and explain you need your phone "Unlocked" because you will be traveling overseas. Once they "Unlock" your phone you can use it with any carrier. When you get to the place your going, get a prepaid phone and swap sim cards. Hope this helped!

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