I’m switching my Lifeline from UScellular to Infiniti Mobile, which is solely a Lifeline and ACP only, and they don’t have eSIM. Is it possible to request the purchase of an iPhone 14 US model with a Hybrid nanoSIM/eSIM tray, so that I can utilize my iPhone on their network?
iPhone XS, iOS 16
No, you cannot purchase an iPhone in the US. with a SIM card.
iPhones sold in the US. do not have SIM card slots.
iPhones sold in China, Hong Kong, & Macau have two SIM card slots, no eSIMs.
iPhones sold in the rest of the world have one SIM card slot and one eSIM.
TheHadouJHyrule wrote:
Then if they're not eligible for AppleCare, then why are they selling them? Ugh! Amazon should just give them to Apple to sell.
Why would Apple want phones refurbished by Amazon? Apple does their own refurbishing. And, from the sound of it, they do a much better job. If you buy a refurbished iPhone from Apple, it has a brand new battery, not one with "at least 90%" battery life. Of course, Apple sends them to you in generic packaging, not "deluxe, branded" packaging.
Apple's refurbished store doesn't currently have any iPhone 13 Pros available but you can check regularly to see if any show up.
https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished
Apple's Certified Refurbished store is the ONLY place to buy certified Apple refurbished devices.
IdrisSeabright wrote:
Why would Apple want phones refurbished by Amazon? Apple does their own refurbishing. And, from the sound of it, they do a much better job. If you buy a refurbished iPhone from Apple, it has a brand new battery, not one with "at least 90%" battery life. Of course, Apple sends them to you in generic packaging, not "deluxe, branded" packaging.
Apple's refurbished store doesn't currently have any iPhone 13 Pros available but you can check regularly to see if any show up.
Certified Refurbished Products - Apple
Apple's Certified Refurbished store is the ONLY place to buy certified Apple refurbished devices.
That's what I thought. I guess I'll just have to wait and see if they show up soon.
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But I really want the iPhone 13 Pro. Would any purchase in any condition "Shipped and Sold by Amazon.com" work?
OK, got it! The only thing I need to know now is where to find a comprehensive list of authorized resellers.
Wow! Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and Sam’s Club are all retailers I could try, and within walking or driving distance. Thank you for this information! I think it’s safe to say that the case is closed.
I would suggest Best Buy. Stay far away from Walmart, there have been a few horror stories in here about them.
Good luck!
Go ahead then. It's your money.
Don't say you weren't warned.
Then if they're not eligible for AppleCare, then why are they selling them? Ugh! Amazon should just give them to Apple to sell.
This reply is intended for Apple Support Communities to notify them that I have received a satisfactory resolution to my problem and that it is OK to close this thread.
iPhone 14 US Version with SIM tray
