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Q: doesn't apply sell sim free iphone 7

I tried to preorder iphone 7 but couldn't find sim free selection.  Can't even chat with apple online because they are too busy.  Anyone knows what is going on?

Posted on Sep 9, 2016 7:08 AM

by Phil0124,Solvedanswer
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A:

There has never been a sim free option on pre-order. Apple never makes the sim free option available until later.

 

If you need a sim free option you'll need to wait.

 

Otherwise buying the iPhone for any carrier full price will mean it is unlocked, so you can remove the carrier sim, and place your own inside instead.

 

I would get the T-Mobile version.

Posted on Sep 9, 2016 7:16 AM

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Q: doesn't apply sell sim free iphone 7

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  • by Phil0124,Solvedanswer

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Sep 9, 2016 7:16 AM in response to sideline2
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    Sep 9, 2016 7:16 AM in response to sideline2

    There has never been a sim free option on pre-order. Apple never makes the sim free option available until later.

     

    If you need a sim free option you'll need to wait.

     

    Otherwise buying the iPhone for any carrier full price will mean it is unlocked, so you can remove the carrier sim, and place your own inside instead.

     

    I would get the T-Mobile version.

  • by sideline2,

    sideline2 sideline2 Sep 9, 2016 7:24 AM in response to Phil0124
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    Sep 9, 2016 7:24 AM in response to Phil0124

    My carrier is ATT.  My son wants to get the new phone but after trying to order ATT version, it says it would send to my home address which is in a different state from his.  I don't know if I order T-Mobile they will ask for my carrier info. if they would send to a different address rather than my home address and if my son can simply switch the sim card and use the phone through ATT network.

  • by Phil0124,Helpful

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Sep 9, 2016 9:04 AM in response to sideline2
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    Sep 9, 2016 9:04 AM in response to sideline2

    The shipping address has nothing to do with the carrier.

     

    You can specify the shipping address in the checkout portion if you need it to be sent somewhere else besides your house.

     

    If you choose T-Mobile, it works the same way.

     

    All you would need to to is replace the sim card inside once it arrives.

  • by Phil0124,

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Sep 9, 2016 9:12 AM in response to Phil0124
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    Sep 9, 2016 9:12 AM in response to Phil0124

    Make sure you select the full Price option when buying the iPhone to get the unlocked version.

  • by Copasa,

    Copasa Copasa Sep 9, 2016 9:20 AM in response to Phil0124
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    Sep 9, 2016 9:20 AM in response to Phil0124

    SO, if I bought the at&t version with Apple upgrade program would I be able to use a European sim when I'm traveling abroad?

  • by Phil0124,

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Sep 9, 2016 9:22 AM in response to Copasa
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    Sep 9, 2016 9:22 AM in response to Copasa

    Copasa wrote:

     

    SO, if I bought the at&t version with Apple upgrade program would I be able to use a European sim when I'm traveling abroad?

    Yes.