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Msdupsy Author

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Options for an International SIM card?

I have a UK sim I want to buy the iPhone 14. US offers esim phones. How do I retain my UK number?

Posted on Dec 25, 2022 8:19 PM

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Johnathan Burger

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Posted on Dec 25, 2022 8:34 PM

US iphones don't have a physical sim card and no way to add one.

The warranty is only valid in the US, if you need to get your phone serviced you will have to return to the US.

You will have to check with your cellular carrier to see if they support eSIM

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Johnathan Burger

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Dec 25, 2022 8:34 PM in response to Msdupsy

US iphones don't have a physical sim card and no way to add one.

The warranty is only valid in the US, if you need to get your phone serviced you will have to return to the US.

You will have to check with your cellular carrier to see if they support eSIM

Msdupsy Author

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Dec 25, 2022 8:46 PM in response to Johnathan Burger

Thanks. I live in the US but travel often to UK and have a number with a SIM card. I don’t want to change my UK phone number. I would like to buy an iPhone 14. What do I do? Thanks.

Dec 25, 2022 9:11 PM in response to Msdupsy

Contact your cellular carrier to see if they support eSIM.

If they do, you should be able to activate the iPhone 14 eSIM without any changes to your account.

Msdupsy Author

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Dec 25, 2022 10:03 PM in response to Johnathan Burger

Thank you so much!

Options for an International SIM card?