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Want to continue using Tello

I'm thinking to purchase the new SE but I'm worried it'll be locked. All the related questions I've seen say you can choose an unlocked option but I don't see how; when I go to purchase it, it tells me to select a carrier and doesn't provide an option for an unlocked version, so I'm worried I'll be locked into using one of those carriers that I select. I'm using Tello now and am very happy with it and I don't want to change carriers just for a new iPhone. Can anyone tell me how I can purchase a new iPhone that allows me to continue with my current carrier?

Posted on Dec 11, 2022 8:00 PM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2022 1:37 AM

Carrier-connected iPhone SE, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models will arrive ready to activate with eSIM and can connect to your cellular voice and data service without a physical SIM card.



If you completed the steps to authorize activation with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon when you purchased your new iPhone online, it will arrive ready to use. Just turn it on and follow the onscreen instructions to set it up and activate with the carrier. To activate with eSIM, you will need Wi-Fi for setup.



If you choose "Connect to a carrier later" when you buy your iPhone, you can activate your service when you receive your device. If you're asked to transfer your SIM, follow the onscreen instructions to transfer service from your previous iPhone. To learn more, visit About eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support.


Watch the GIF below to buy an unlocked iPhone. You can use any SIM globally. There will be No SIM Restriction.




IMPORTANT RESTRICTION FOR iPHONE, iPAD, APPLE TV AND HOMEPOD SERVICE.


Apple may restrict warranty service for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and HomePod to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the device.


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Dec 12, 2022 1:37 AM in response to BrianJC123

Carrier-connected iPhone SE, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models will arrive ready to activate with eSIM and can connect to your cellular voice and data service without a physical SIM card.



If you completed the steps to authorize activation with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon when you purchased your new iPhone online, it will arrive ready to use. Just turn it on and follow the onscreen instructions to set it up and activate with the carrier. To activate with eSIM, you will need Wi-Fi for setup.



If you choose "Connect to a carrier later" when you buy your iPhone, you can activate your service when you receive your device. If you're asked to transfer your SIM, follow the onscreen instructions to transfer service from your previous iPhone. To learn more, visit About eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support.


Watch the GIF below to buy an unlocked iPhone. You can use any SIM globally. There will be No SIM Restriction.




IMPORTANT RESTRICTION FOR iPHONE, iPAD, APPLE TV AND HOMEPOD SERVICE.


Apple may restrict warranty service for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and HomePod to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the device.


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