US iPhone 15 Pro max eSim restrictions for other countries

I am currently studying in the United States from South Africa, and I want to get a new iPhone 15 pro max. Will I be able to to use this iPhone 15 pro max in South Africa although I would have bought it here in the US and it has a US eSim?

Posted on Sep 23, 2023 2:58 AM

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An eSIM’d iPhone will work anywhere a nanoSIM’d phone will work, and will internationally “roam” according to it’s provisioned service plan.


This is no different from a nanoSIM.


THE question to be asked is, “Can your local carrier in South Africa provision an eSIM ???”


This is key because a U.S. market iPhone 14/15 can’t accept nanoSIMs.


Apple maintains this list for quick reference - it lists two SA carriers - but it’s neither “authoritative” nor “all inclusive.”


Find wireless carriers and worldwide service providers that offer eSIM service - Apple Support


Posted on Sep 23, 2023 3:18 AM

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Sep 23, 2023 3:18 AM in response to manqoba176

An eSIM’d iPhone will work anywhere a nanoSIM’d phone will work, and will internationally “roam” according to it’s provisioned service plan.


This is no different from a nanoSIM.


THE question to be asked is, “Can your local carrier in South Africa provision an eSIM ???”


This is key because a U.S. market iPhone 14/15 can’t accept nanoSIMs.


Apple maintains this list for quick reference - it lists two SA carriers - but it’s neither “authoritative” nor “all inclusive.”


Find wireless carriers and worldwide service providers that offer eSIM service - Apple Support


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Sep 23, 2023 3:12 AM in response to manqoba176

You can surely use them in South Africa if bought from the USA.

In South Africa MTN & Vodacom provide eSIM for you.



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US iPhone 15 Pro max eSim restrictions for other countries

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