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FAQs

Can I use an USA iPhone in Europe? ›

Yes, you can! iPhones are compatible with GSM networks, which is the standard in Europe. Make sure you have an unlocked phone to avoid restrictions from your carrier.

Airplane mode is one of the safest settings you can choose to avoid roaming charges. You can set your phone to airplane mode before arriving at your destination and keep it there while traveling abroad so that your phone doesn't use data.

You can use the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit to charge your Apple products when you travel to different countries or regions.

Canalys' latest research reveals that smartphone shipments into Europe (excluding Russia) fell 3% year-on-year to 37.8 million units in Q4 2023. Apple returned to the lead position of the ranking table after seven quarters behind Samsung, growing 1% year-on-year to 12.4 million units.

European countries generally have excellent coverage (with a rate of around 98%), especially in all major cities. You shouldn't have trouble sending/receiving calls or accessing the internet; however, your coverage may vary in rural or remote areas.

To check if your iPhone is unlocked, go to [Settings] – [General] – [About] and scroll down to see if you can see “No SIM restrictions.” Once your iPhone is unlocked, you can use a local SIM card or eSIM from providers like eSIM USA to access data abroad.

All Apple products can run on 100 to 240 Volts AC, 50 or 60 Hz.

Can an iPhone be charged with 220 volts? ›

Line Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC. Output Voltage/Current: 9 VDC/2.2 A. Minimum Power Output: 20 W. Output Port: USB-C.

Is there a place in Europe where Apple products are cheaper than the US (the latest products, not refurbished)? No. European countries have a VAT (Value-Added Tax).

More precisely, Samsung is the leading smartphone vendor in the continent, with Apple usually catching up in the fourth quarter, when the tech giant ships the highest number of iPhones. The Samsung Galaxy 23 and the iPhone 14 models are among the most popular smartphones in several Western European countries.

Last week, Financial Times said that the European Commission is planning to charge Apple for violating the Digital Markets Act. The EC believes that Apple is not complying with its obligation to allow developers to "steer" users outside of the ‌App Store‌ without fees.

You can activate an unlocked iPhone 14 model or later that you purchased in the United States with over 400 carriers in 100 markets worldwide that support eSIM on iPhone. Contact your carrier to confirm that they support eSIM on your cellular plan. Also, check iPhone cellular band support for country compatibility.

Price difference comes to the fact that US prices don't include VAT. The EU/UK iPhone 15 series also has a SIM Card slot, unlike the eSIM-only iPhone 15's in the USA. And absolutely, less cell tower coverage will require more battery to make and maintain a high-speed connection.

Original Question: How many smartphones can be in your carry-on for international flights out of the US? There is no hard limit, you can take as many Smartphone as you need as long as you convince the agent (in your case the TSA agent of your need).