Why is my new iPhone 16 Pro Max from T-Mobile ineligible for AppleCare+ despite being under limited warranty?

AppleCare Products - iPhone - Apple

These days, you must purchase AppleCare+ with your iPhone, or within 60 days of your iPhone purchase. So the window to purchase AppleCare runs out much sooner than your 1-year warranty does.

AppleCare+ can only be purchased within 60 days unless Apple grants an exception.

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Niel wrote:

AppleCare+ can only be purchased within 60 days unless Apple grants an exception.

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Except Apple doesn't make exceptions. If an AppleCare+ Plan isn't purchased within 60 days of purchase, it can't be purchased, period.