Buying New Iphone

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Buying New Iphone

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I'm trying to eliminate some expenses and budget better. In doing so I was thinking of switching from T-Mobile to Mint Mobile. I have an outdated iphone that I'm looking to upgrade. I was planning on purchasing the iphone directly from apple. Instead of paying up front, I want to finance it via Apple Iphone Payments. However, when going through the process it makes you choose one of the 4 major carriers. Does this mean if I purchase the iphone I have to start a plan with one of them? Or does it come unlocked regardless and I can add it to my mint mobile plan?

Posted on Dec 15, 2022 11:21 AM

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Phil0124

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Dec 15, 2022 11:56 AM in response to E-M-15

Apple iPhones are unlocked regardless of carrier chosen. The only exception to this is if you choose AT&T and use AT&T's own installment plan to pay for it.

All other carrier options on the Apple online store including AT&T (without their own installment plan), are unlocked, and can be used with any compatible carrier including Mint.

You will however need to provide an active service and number to set it up when using Apple iPhone Payments. You can cancel your plan and move to Mint after the purchase though.

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