Can an iPhone 5 be factory unlocked (white listed) for international use only?

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can an iphone 5 be factory unlocked (white listed) for international use only?

I was written that a unlocked phone was only capable of being used internationally. is it possible to just unlock a phone internationally and not here in the states? this is what I was emailed.

This email is intended to confirm that Sprint has successfully submitted the request to unlock the device to Apple. Within 4 hours, your device will be ready to unlock so please follow the steps in both of the Apple support articles below to complete the device unlock your phone. This will unlock the iPhone you requested for international use. Please note inserting and testing the international SIM while here in the US will not work. You will need to be in the foreign country before you can test the unlock. If you do have any trouble at that point please contact the number below.

 

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Re: can an iphone 5 be factory unlocked (white listed) for international use only?

You already received the answer. Why are you asking?