Would a US Google Nexus 5 work in the UK?
Would a US Google Nexus 5 work in the UK?
I read it's $349 for the 16GB so that'd be £217 or so.
onearmedscissor
Nov. 15, 2013 at 22:09Reply
Migglester Nov. 16, 2013 at 16:24
Yes, but you'd end up paying much more after shipping and import fees.
spruceyb Nov. 16, 2013 at 20:59
For 2G/3G yes.
For 4G, no.
The US model lacks support for LTE Bands 3/7/20
Which are the bands most carriers in Europe use (as you can see here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks)
satchef1 Nov. 17, 2013 at 21:26
That's $349 + US sales tax, shipping, VAT and a handling charge (no import duty as mobile phones are exempt). I'd guess at a total cost around £280, could be £10 more or less. You'll save £10-£30, but lose 4G and any kind of warranty (unless LG/Google take pity on you and fix the phone if it ever brakes).
Importing is usually only worth considering if the £££ amount is equal to or greater than the $$$ amount (e.g. £299, $299 or £349, $329). That's where you save money. Otherwise, cheap goods are just a nice bonus for people holidaying in the US.
Most Useful Answer spruceyb Nov. 16, 2013 at 20:59
For 2G/3G yes.
For 4G, no.
The US model lacks support for LTE Bands 3/7/20
Which are the bands most carriers in Europe use (as you can see here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks)