Will iPhone 5 still work, for basic functions?

I can give this phone to someone who needs it if it will work.

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Dec 3, 2023 11:15 AM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2023 11:33 AM

It will not work as a phone in the US. US carriers require devices that support VoLTE. That means an iPhone 6 or newer. (note: T-Mobile does still have a network that will function on the iPhone 5, but it will be shut down early in 2024)

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