Purchasing an iPhone for a family member

I was thinking of purchasing a new iPhone for a family member for their birthday this month is there a special way to do it?

iPhone 13 mini, iOS 17

Posted on Feb 10, 2024 11:36 PM

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Posted on Feb 10, 2024 11:39 PM

If you desire to buy a brand-new iPhone then

  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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Feb 10, 2024 11:39 PM in response to CarolF5

If you desire to buy a brand-new iPhone then

  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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