Title: The iPhone in Germany and Europe | The German Way & More
Headings: The iPhone in Germany and Europe
The iPhone in Germany and Europe
Das iPhone in Deutschland: Buying an iPhone for Germany
Two Purchase Options
Where to Buy Your iPhone
FAQ: Buying an iPhone for Germany and Europe
Cost of Buying an iPhone in Germany versus the USA
Buying an iPhone in Germany

Content: GSM and the SIM Card
In the United States, all three major cell phone carriers use the same GSM technology that is used in all of Europe and over 200 countries worldwide. AT&T, T-Mobile USA (a German company), and Verizon now use GSM and SIM card technology. ( Sprint is now part of T-Mobile.) Newer iPhone models have a SIM card slot and can be used in Europe. But be aware! Make sure your iPhone is a multi-band model that will work overseas if you travel a lot. Expats or world travelers who buy a smartphone in the US should make sure it is a multi-band, GSM-capable device. All newer iPhones are, but for full capability it is best to buy an unlocked phone directly from Apple or from a carrier. Apple also sells unlocked iPhones in partnership with T-Mobile and other providers. You buy the iPhone online, complete with a T-Mobile SIM card, and then set it up with the T-Mobile talk and data plan you want.