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Question

How do unlocked phones work? How is it used with a network?

Mar 11, 2012 5:16AM PDT

I am presently using straight talk, and am satisfied with the pricing, but they do not have a smart phone. Can I unlock an iphone (4S) to use with this network and have access to all the functions?

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Re: unlock
Mar 11, 2012 5:19AM PDT

After unlocking usually phone and SMS should work. For all data related services you ask Straight Talk.

Kees

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why would...
Mar 12, 2012 12:29PM PDT

...unlocking a handset affect the APN you were using for data(?)

Given certain circumstances, I believe you are confusing 'unlocking' with 'jailbreaking'.

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I suggest....
Mar 12, 2012 3:10AM PDT

....asking Straight Talk directly if they will support the iPhone before you spend any money on another phone. Good luck. Let us know what happens.