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Question

Unlocked Apple Iphone

Feb 1, 2015 8:21AM PST

I have cell phone service with ATT and use a basic phone(LG Expression). If I buy an unlocked Apple IPhone 5c and install the SIM card from my basic phone into the unlocked Apple, will it work on ATT service? Are there any pitfalls in doing this?

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It's a trap.
Feb 1, 2015 9:47AM PST

This is widely discussed that ATT will detect it's a smart phone and will automatically upgrade your plan.
Bob

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Your line may also require
Feb 1, 2015 1:33PM PST

...additional provisioning for voice mail, etc. to function correctly on the iPhone. YMMV.

If you want to use an iPhone with ATT service/network but don't want to pay for the data plan, switch away from their post-paid plans and either use GoPhone service, or one of their MVNOs.

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Unlocked Apple Iphone
Feb 2, 2015 12:46AM PST

Thanks for the info.