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carriers

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    Do all newer iPhones work on all carriers?

    I'm pretty sure the answer is yes but just to double check, all newer iPhones should work on all carriers, right? For example, I'm looking to get a backup of my iPhone 12 Mini on TMobile, model MG763LL/A. Could I purchase a Verizon model MG6N3LL/A and just swap the SIM cards? In this context...
  2. ckurt25

    Carrier IUP and Carrier Deals

    My wife and I have been on the IUP since it started. A little over a year ago we switched to Verizon because our previous carrier didn't have great coverage in our new home. Verizon is fine, but obviously pricey. We when we switched, Verizon gave us the "bring your phone with you" promotion. I...
  3. purdnost

    Carrier Switched Carriers After Pre-Ordering iPhone...

    Last Friday, I pre-ordered a new iPhone. I enrolled in the Apple Upgrade Program and selected Verizon as my carrier. Long story short, I switched to T-Mobile yesterday, but my phone will arrive with a Verizon SIM. Being that phones shipped directly from Apple are unlocked (with the exception of...
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    Other Some carriers can disable the eSim entirely

    According to the footnotes on the iPhone XS page: 11. eSIM will be available later this year through a software update. Use of eSIM requires a wireless service plan (which may include restrictions on switching service providers and roaming, even after contract expiration). Not all carriers...
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    iPhone 8/Plus Switching Carriers

    Hey everyone! Hope this is an easy question. I am currently on an ATT IPhone 8 Plus on Apple’s Iphone Program. I’d like to change to T-Mobile as the coverage is better in my area. Do I need to just have ATT unlock the phone before I go to T-Mobile? They’re on the same network I believe so...