unlocking American iPhone in Tunis

GuestPoster4517 · 2010-08-31T17:04:29+02:00

Discover how to unlock your American iPhone in Tunis, including local services, costs, and potential challenges for long-term expats.

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GuestPoster4517Guest31 August 2010 15:04:29

Aloha all-

I'm wondering about the possibility of finding someone here in Tunis who can do this and how much it would cost. I'm here for at least a year with work so am hoping to be able to use my iPhone but I just don't have the knowledge of how easy or difficult or the potential problems I might encounter.

Lilikoi

braveheart88 New member

Member since 24 August 2010

braveheart88New member01 September 2010 03:24:27

in moncef bey market they solve this problem but i dont know the cost so if u wanna more information plz send me private message i'll help u

FreeBird New member

Member since 30 August 2010

FreeBirdNew member01 September 2010 12:20:24

Hey,
Welcome back to Tunisia! I brought my iphone from the States recently and got it unblocked with no problem. I have the 3.13 version of the iphone and had to wait a while until the shop got the code via internet to unblock it. The cost was 20 TDN. In addition they re-programmed the phone with new software, so if you have memory you want to keep I suggest you download it to a computer. Sorry, I do not live in Tunis but I am sure you will see many small shops who do this. Good luck!

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GuestPoster4517Guest02 September 2010 22:23:21

thank you braveheart. I found someone in Lafayette that can do this for me tomorrow! I hope my phone doesn't fry!

Grand Benevolent New member

Member since 20 February 2010

Grand BenevolentNew member03 September 2010 05:56:14

Nice! Feels good that mine is unlocked already but I'll need some advice on choosing a sim card company ... I'm mostly wondering about Internet service on the phone, making long distance calls isn't very necessary due to skype and now google voice.. Any suggestions ? You guys who have my email or facebook feel free to chime in lol

braveheart88 New member

Member since 24 August 2010

braveheart88New member04 September 2010 01:28:26

looooool hey christopher i guess that orange is the perfect one for the internet service but u'll come here and choose what is the perfect one for u

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GuestPoster4517Guest04 September 2010 05:14:39

GB-

I'll let you know more in a few days. I just took my phone last night to someone to do it. I go back tonight to pick it up (I couldn't wait around for a few hours to come back to pick it up). I suggest you hook up with someone local to help translate Arabic for you so you know exactly the process- unless you can speak French. Well, this is what I did anyway. I'm looking for a flat to rent right now and know I want to be in the Lafayette area so this is my plan for the weekend, yet difficult because I can't read French so well (newspapers). So far I love this place!

cheers,
Holly

Grand Benevolent New member

Member since 20 February 2010

Grand BenevolentNew member14 September 2010 02:15:06

Peace everyone as you know I'm here now and have a SIM thru Tunisiana with Orange mobile internet service so I'm not hard to reach. I'll give you my cell number just inbox me thru email or facebook! As far as opportunities go, I could use some leads. In La Marsa will come to Tunis no worries.

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GuestPoster4517Guest01 November 2011 10:54:57

Hi i have an american Iphone 4 as well they unlocked in Tunisia using a turbo sim , but the thing is that i need to install the IOS 5 and they said with the turbo sim that's installed if i do the upgrade my iPhone will go down , does anyone have an idea on how to install in Tunisia the IOS 5 for an iphone with turbo sim , thank you

Stephen