locked means the phone works only with the service provider it is locked in, unlocked means you can use any provider & if you are travelling you can by el cheapo prepay packs (just the sim card) & be online with a local number (cheaper then roaming fees)
James

On 08/01/2010, at 10:19, Stuart Breden wrote:


Happy New Year

I'm just back from Fitzgerald River National Park and the Stirling Ranges NP.

What is the difference between a locked and unlocked iPhone and what are the advantages and disadvantages?

Stuart Breden
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Kalamunda WA 6926
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