Verizon 4S and sim card

[nmhuntr]

I understand the 4S has a sim card port so it can be used internationaly. Has anyone used this overseas with a sim card from a local provider such as vodafone?

Thanks
Greg

 

[Thomasjtsi]

I understand the 4S has a sim card port so it can be used internationaly. Has anyone used this overseas with a sim card from a local provider such as vodafone?

Thanks
Greg

You're saying overseas AND locally... what's local & overseas to you? (I'm on my phone and can't see your location... sorry)

 

[nmhuntr]

You're saying overseas AND locally... what's local & overseas to you? (I'm on my phone and can't see your location... sorry)

My mistake. I am in the US and would use it overseas. I know there are companies such as Vodafone that sell Sim cards to get onto thier network. I know some people have cut the sim card down and used them in AT&T iphones I am just not sure on the Verizon iphone if it would work.

Sorry for the confusion

 

[Thomasjtsi]

No problem.. thanks for clearing it up. Yes, you can use the sim slot on your Verizon 4S for use w/ GSM carriers abroad. You'll need to contact Verizon, though... to see if you're eligible to have your sim slot unlocked for use.

 

[nmhuntr]

I see that they allow only one unlock every 10 months? How long will it stay unlocked each time?

 

[Thomasjtsi]

I see that they allow only one unlock every 10 months? How long will it stay unlocked each time?

Not certain on that either. Another good question for VZW customer service..

 

[willerz2]

As far as I know, the unlock can be like a visa (for a certain period of time like only the 2 weeks you're away or whatever), or it can be a perm factory unlock. One costs more than the other. I'm pretty sure that the Verizon temp unlock is something like 5$ each time or even free depending on your contract and Verizon customer status.