Apple iPhone Policy

Hello all. Apologies if this isn't the correct place for this.


I'm a Cricket user. In the past, I've just always bought the unlocked version through Apple directly and used their financing option. Looks like that no longer the case, as you have to use ATT/Verizon/TMobile now.


Question is - if I buy the ATT version so I can still do the monthly payment option, will that phone work on Cricket since Cricket uses ATT service?


Thanks!

Posted on Jan 6, 2024 7:19 AM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2024 7:25 AM

fixxer12 wrote:

I'm a Cricket user. In the past, I've just always bought the unlocked version through Apple directly and used their financing option. Looks like that no longer the case, as you have to use ATT/Verizon/TMobile now.

You can still buy unlocked version from Apple Store.


If you buy a Brand New Apple Device

  1. Purchase Apple Products from the Apple Online StoreApple Retail Stores, and many Apple-authorized resellers and wireless service providers.
  2. If you choose "Connect to a carrier later" (Unlocked iPhone) when you buy your iPhone, you can activate your service when you receive your device.
  3. If you're asked to transfer your SIM, follow the onscreen instructions to transfer service from your previous iPhone. To learn more, visit About eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support.


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Jan 6, 2024 7:25 AM in response to fixxer12

fixxer12 wrote:

I'm a Cricket user. In the past, I've just always bought the unlocked version through Apple directly and used their financing option. Looks like that no longer the case, as you have to use ATT/Verizon/TMobile now.

You can still buy unlocked version from Apple Store.


If you buy a Brand New Apple Device

  1. Purchase Apple Products from the Apple Online StoreApple Retail Stores, and many Apple-authorized resellers and wireless service providers.
  2. If you choose "Connect to a carrier later" (Unlocked iPhone) when you buy your iPhone, you can activate your service when you receive your device.
  3. If you're asked to transfer your SIM, follow the onscreen instructions to transfer service from your previous iPhone. To learn more, visit About eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support.


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