f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

If you came into possession (legally) of an iPhone that had been disabled by a UK phone provider would it work in another country?

P.S. This post in no way makes any mention of how good or bad iPhones are and whether they compare favourably or unfavourably to competing phones as I am not allowed to profer an opinion on that on SN!

Jaybird-UK

It depends if the foreign network uses the CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register) to blacklist the IMEI number.

Fantom

Can you not apply for the phone to be enabled again?

f1_fan

iTrader: (9)

I don't know. Anyone have an answer to that one?

Jaybird-UK

I guess it depends on the circumstances of why it was blocked. if it was simply reported lost and now found I would imagine the issuing network would happily remove the blacklist providing the contract holder was the person requesting it.

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Yes you can be un blacklisted, it's a pain and as long as the handset isn't stolen then you should be ok

banny sti

iTrader: (68)

Yes it will work in another country, many phones on ebay are sold like this.