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How Can I Identify A Phone That Will Work Abroad? by Winner90(op): 10:55am On Apr 13, 2023

Pls phone gurus, some mobile phones bought in nigeria are usually locked and unusable abroad. Which mobile brand can work with UK sim card? how can i identify them? Any apps for that?

Re: How Can I Identify A Phone That Will Work Abroad? by Emmynation(m): 8:43am On Apr 15, 2023

Winner90:
Pls phone gurus, some mobile phones bought in nigeria are usually locked and unusable abroad. Which mobile brand can work with UK sim card? how can i identify them? Any apps for that?

Not really, just get a device that sells in the UK too
Like Samsung, Iphones I think that's ok

Re: How Can I Identify A Phone That Will Work Abroad? by favourRN(m): 7:24pm On Apr 15, 2023

Winner90:
Pls phone gurus, some mobile phones bought in nigeria are usually locked and unusable abroad. Which mobile brand can work with UK sim card? how can i identify them? Any apps for that?

If you're planning to use your Nigerian-bought phone in the UK with a UK SIM card, it's important to check if the phone is compatible with the network bands used by UK carriers. Not all Nigerian-bought phones will work in the UK, especially if they are locked to a specific carrier or if they do not support the network bands used in the UK.

Here are some popular mobile phone brands that are generally compatible with UK network bands:

Apple iPhone - Most iPhone models sold in Nigeria are compatible with UK network bands.

Samsung Galaxy - Most Samsung Galaxy phones sold in Nigeria are also compatible with UK network bands.

Huawei - Most Huawei phones sold in Nigeria should also work with UK network bands.

Xiaomi - Xiaomi phones sold in Nigeria are generally compatible with UK network bands.

To check if your phone is compatible with UK network bands, you can use the following websites:

WillMyPhoneWork.net - This website lets you check if your phone is compatible with different carriers and networks around the world.

FrequencyCheck.com - This website provides a comprehensive list of phone models and the network bands they support.

GSMArena.com - This website provides detailed specifications of phone models, including the network bands they support.

There are no apps that can directly check if your phone is compatible with UK network bands, but you can use the above websites to check before you travel to the UK.

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Re: How Can I Identify A Phone That Will Work Abroad? by Tecnophone: 7:52pm On Apr 15, 2023

all standard mobile phones works in UK except tecno, infinix and itel (Transsions)

Winner90:
Pls phone gurus, some mobile phones bought in nigeria are usually locked and unusable abroad. Which mobile brand can work with UK sim card? how can i identify them? Any apps for that?

Re: How Can I Identify A Phone That Will Work Abroad? by Fonjewel0(f): 10:23pm On Apr 15, 2023

Tecnophone:
all standard mobile phones works in UK except tecno, infinix and itel (Transsions)

Ya! You are right.

I wish these guys can also make their phones work in Uk.

Had some friends reach out to ask for a few of their devices.

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Re: How Can I Identify A Phone That Will Work Abroad? by Inali: 5:46am On Apr 16, 2023

favourRN:
If you're planning to use your Nigerian-bought phone in the UK with a UK SIM card, it's important to check if the phone is compatible with the network bands used by UK carriers. Not all Nigerian-bought phones will work in the UK, especially if they are locked to a specific carrier or if they do not support the network bands used in the UK.

Here are some popular mobile phone brands that are generally compatible with UK network bands:

Apple iPhone - Most iPhone models sold in Nigeria are compatible with UK network bands.

Samsung Galaxy - Most Samsung Galaxy phones sold in Nigeria are also compatible with UK network bands.

Huawei - Most Huawei phones sold in Nigeria should also work with UK network bands.

Xiaomi - Xiaomi phones sold in Nigeria are generally compatible with UK network bands.

To check if your phone is compatible with UK network bands, you can use the following websites:

WillMyPhoneWork.net - This website lets you check if your phone is compatible with different carriers and networks around the world.

FrequencyCheck.com - This website provides a comprehensive list of phone models and the network bands they support.

GSMArena.com - This website provides detailed specifications of phone models, including the network bands they support.

There are no apps that can directly check if your phone is compatible with UK network bands, but you can use the above websites to check before you travel to the UK.

thanks for this

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Re: How Can I Identify A Phone That Will Work Abroad? by Idarachris84: 12:37pm On Apr 16, 2023

Fonjewel0:
Ya! You are right.

I wish these guys can also make their phones work in Uk.

Had some friends reach out to ask for a few of their devices.

We all hope too.
But for now, we enjoy other brands for now.

Re: How Can I Identify A Phone That Will Work Abroad? by Wanni25(f): 1:06pm On Apr 16, 2023

Fonjewel0:
Ya! You are right.

I wish these guys can also make their phones work in Uk.

Had some friends reach out to ask for a few of their devices.

Can't wait to explore.

Re: How Can I Identify A Phone That Will Work Abroad? by Kakadancefreak(f): 1:35pm On Apr 16, 2023

Tecnophone:
all standard mobile phones works in UK except tecno, infinix and itel (Transsions)

Abeg make them work biko.

Re: How Can I Identify A Phone That Will Work Abroad? by Winner90(op): 12:29am On Apr 18, 2023

Emmynation:
Not really, just get a device that sells in the UK too
Like Samsung, Iphones I think that's ok

Ok. thanks

Re: How Can I Identify A Phone That Will Work Abroad? by Winner90(op): 12:29am On Apr 18, 2023

favourRN:
If you're planning to use your Nigerian-bought phone in the UK with a UK SIM card, it's important to check if the phone is compatible with the network bands used by UK carriers. Not all Nigerian-bought phones will work in the UK, especially if they are locked to a specific carrier or if they do not support the network bands used in the UK.

Here are some popular mobile phone brands that are generally compatible with UK network bands:

Apple iPhone - Most iPhone models sold in Nigeria are compatible with UK network bands.

Samsung Galaxy - Most Samsung Galaxy phones sold in Nigeria are also compatible with UK network bands.

Huawei - Most Huawei phones sold in Nigeria should also work with UK network bands.

Xiaomi - Xiaomi phones sold in Nigeria are generally compatible with UK network bands.

To check if your phone is compatible with UK network bands, you can use the following websites:

WillMyPhoneWork.net - This website lets you check if your phone is compatible with different carriers and networks around the world.

FrequencyCheck.com - This website provides a comprehensive list of phone models and the network bands they support.

GSMArena.com - This website provides detailed specifications of phone models, including the network bands they support.

There are no apps that can directly check if your phone is compatible with UK network bands, but you can use the above websites to check before you travel to the UK.

Thanks alot

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Re: How Can I Identify A Phone That Will Work Abroad? by Winner90(op): 12:29am On Apr 18, 2023

Tecnophone:
all standard mobile phones works in UK except tecno, infinix and itel (Transsions)

Thanks

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