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Buying an IPhone 12 Pro Max for overseas

Hello, I plan to buy an IPhone 12 Pro Max in the US for a family member living in Israel/Palestine. I want to know if they would be able to use the phone with their carrier without problems?

Posted on Jun 10, 2021 6:08 PM

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Posted on Jun 10, 2021 6:17 PM

If you buy an unlocked phone directly from Apple then it will work in Israel (or anywhere else in the world). However, if it ever needs repair Apple will only repair it in the US, so they will have to send it back to you. Only Apple sells unlocked phones, so you must buy from an Apple store or Apple online.

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Jun 10, 2021 6:17 PM in response to issa56

If you buy an unlocked phone directly from Apple then it will work in Israel (or anywhere else in the world). However, if it ever needs repair Apple will only repair it in the US, so they will have to send it back to you. Only Apple sells unlocked phones, so you must buy from an Apple store or Apple online.

Buying an IPhone 12 Pro Max for overseas

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