Buying a new iPhone

Do I have to have a contract with a cellular service when buying a new phone?

Posted on Jan 12, 2021 7:44 AM

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LD150

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Posted on Jan 12, 2021 7:49 AM

No, but you need a SIM card from a network provider to activate it.

It can be contract or pay-as-you-go.

Do not select any provider when ordering and it will be contract free

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LD150

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Jan 12, 2021 7:49 AM in response to amalibrahim

No, but you need a SIM card from a network provider to activate it.

It can be contract or pay-as-you-go.

Do not select any provider when ordering and it will be contract free

amalibrahim Author

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Jan 12, 2021 8:02 AM in response to LD150

Thank you so much.

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