iphone12 mini SIM

KiltedTim is 100% correct on this. The key is that to use any SIM, the iPhone has to be cellular provider "unlocked." It is possible to get one via eBay, but it there is no guarantee that it will be ... so be careful and fully understand eBay's return policy.

Not to be a "killjoy," but you will also need to know that this phone is not activation locked. If it is, it will be totally useless to you, regardless of what SIM card you would use with it.

Yes.

Why is ebay your other choice?

Buy it from Apple directly, and avoid any issues.

If you are in a country where Verizon exists, then you can buy it directly from Apple's online store without any issues. All iPhones sold by Apple directly are unlocked and can be used with any carrier. The only exception is if you choose AT&T and pay using AT&T's installment plan. Then it will be locked to AT&T. Selecting any other carrier or the Sim Free version will yield an unlocked iPhone.

click here-> Buy iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini - Apple

If you buy an iPhone on ebay in the US, you will be buying what is technically a 'used' device at best.

There are no authorized iPhone retailers selling iPhones on ebay in the US.

In addition, there is no legitimate source for a new unlocked iPhone in the US other than through Apple directly.

FWIW. I do not have Verizon as my carrier. I use AT&T instead. However, a few of my other family members do use Verizon. Regardless, I found in all cases, purchasing the phone directly from Apple ... and then, letting Apple work with the cellular provider always resulted in a smooth transition of iPhones ... and this is true for both of those providers. I rarely purchase phones from the provider's store and definitely not from those phone kiosks in shopping malls.