Is it safe to use an unlocked Smartphone in the USA?

[Babita]

Hello, my friend gifted me an unlocked smartphone as my birthday gift. I plan to use it in the USA and want to know if it is legal.

Has anyone used an unlocked smartphone from a foreign country and used it in the United States?

[Xavior]

You should contact the carrier customer support and inform them about your plan to use the unlocked phone purchased from a different country. Some special carrier services may not be available to your unlocked phone.

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[Yashika]

I do not think there are any legal or technical problems that prevent you from using an unlocked smartphone in the USA.

[Phanto]

I plan to use it in the USA and want to know if it is legal.

No legal problem as far as I know. However, no service provider will like you use a fully unlocked iPhone. Check for the service providers guidelines. You might find troubles with getting insurance coverage.

[Reshmi R Menon]

Hello Babita, don't you think the company revoke the warranty when you unlock the smartphone?

[Alex George]

Hello Babita, don't you think the company revoke the warranty when you unlock the smartphone?

You have a valid point Reshmi.

[Sanal Mohan]

My friend works in Texas and he uses an unlocked phone bought from India. No issues