Where can I get an unlocked iphone 5 in Japan?
I've just got to Japan and need an iphone 5. I heard that the iphones here are all locked to Japanese networks and can't be unlocked. Is this true? Please give me some information, and if there's anywhere I can get an unlocked iphone 5?
Read up here.
https://discussions.apple.com/...0&tstart=0
http://www.japanmobiletech.com/2012/09/unlocked-iphone-5-may-be-blocked-from.html
You can't unblock iphones illegally in Japan.
Generally, they say that AU iPhone is not locked while Softbank one is locked. But I'm not 100% sure. Just do it at your own risk.
BTW, you can't just buy iPhone in Japan. You have to sign a contract to use it as a phone for like 2 years. You have to go to online auction rather.
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