Apple's iPhone 5 : Official thread

[Hellbender]

Actually this is not correct. The Verizon iPhone 5 has HSPA built in and that's the part that is unlocked. It works on CDMA and the Verizon LTE bands in the US, and works on HSPA (GSM) in the rest of the world. You may have to cut down the microSIM to nano size but I imagine the Thai operators will be offering this size shortly. Anybody on the ground know? The only problem with the Verizon model is that the LTE bands will probably not work elsewhere. This is not an issue in Thailand as they are very far from getting LTE.

 

You are correct, I did forget the hspa band is unlocked for rest of carrier.

[Hellbender]

Apparently it can be done: How To Convert Micro SIM To Nano SIM For iPhone 5

Now I see it can be done. Some crazy people make everything possible.

[DaffyDuck]

Quick question. I have an iPhone 5 through Verizon here in the states. Will it work in Patts? And knowing that Verizon's version is "unlocked" (as it will purportedly work with any micro sim from any network without being jail broken), can I get a micro sim from a provider in Patts while I'm there? Or at least a cut sim, which I hear actually works.

 

Yes, it will work, contrary to what Hellbender claims. iPhone 5, even the Verizon and Sprint versions, has an unlocked GSM slot. Put an appropriate nanoSIM in it, and it will work on a non-USA GSM. Network (it won't work on competing USA gsm networks).

 

So, yes, your USA Verizon iPhone 5 can be used in Thailand as long as you get a proper SIM (DTAC or AIS have them. TRUE. Needs to be cut)

[DaffyDuck]

Yes, and there are nanoSIM cutters that will cut your regular and microSOM to fit iPhone 5.