What is an international version of a phone?
An international version is a phone that was manufactured for sale outside Canada. Often, these are the same phones available from your carrier, but they may differ in settings, software, packaging, the language on the packaging and documentation. Most importantly, an international model may be designed to use a frequency band that is not used by Canada carriers. In the U.S. and internationally, different carriers use different portions of the available radio frequencies. This is noted in megahertz (MHz), and common bands include 800, 850, and 1900 MHz. Before buying, make sure the phone you want works on the same bands as your desired carrier. If you’re not sure, check the specs on our product pages or contact your carrier.