Title: The iPhone in Germany and Europe – Part 2 | The German Way & More
Headings: The iPhone in Germany and Europe – Part 2
The iPhone in Germany and Europe – Part 2
A Guide to Using Your iPhone in Germany
Taking Care of Business Before You Leave
FAQ: Using an iPhone in Germany and Europe
International Text and Data

Content: With an unlocked phone, you can use a SIM card from a wireless provider in Germany for lower local rates. See the FAQ below for more. SIM, GSM, and 5G
Now that Verizon has joined the other US carriers in using 4G/LTE/5G technology, this is not as much of a concern as it once was. Now GSM has conquered the world, and iPhones sold by AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Apple in the USA use the mobile phone technology found in Europe and most countries around the globe. ( Sprint is now part of T-Mobile USA.) Verizon’s old CDMA technology was scheduled to be completely phased out by the end of 2020. The only remaining hitch is that different countries use different frequencies for their 4G/LTE or new 5G networks. But most iPhones are multi-band, able to function in most parts of the world. With the iPhone 12, Apple has now released their first 5G-capable iPhone, but 5G access is still limited in both Europe and North America. All GSM mobile phones around the world, including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile iPhones, use a SIM card or an eSIM chip, something required for international use.