I am an international student in US, without SIM card and SSN, can I get an unlocked iPhone 7 in Apple Store?
iPhone 7, iOS 10
If you are paying full price you may be able to, get the Verizon model at this time. That is assuming they have any.
If the store is close go there and ask them.
It's not that close. I have a Tmobile number, is it compatible with Verizon or Sprint model?
Why don't you buy it through T-Mobile then?
Oh the things is that I heard Sprint and Verizon ones are more compatible, and can be used in my home country with more carrier choices.
deggie wrote:
If you are paying full price you may be able to, get the Verizon model at this time. That is assuming they have any.
If the store is close go there and ask them.
Verizon corporate stores won't sell a phone without activation on a plan.
What about an Apple Store Meg?
If you are buying an iPhone 7/7 + this is no longer true. What is different is a T-Mobile or AT&T phone will not work with Verizon or Sprint's CDMA network.
Unlocked iPhone 7 are not available at the stores. But you can buy a Verizon version of the phone that will work. You will have to pay full price and may have to pay for a month of service. The sim slot is unlocked and will accept a sim for any GSM network including those overseas. What you may not have is 4G service when you return as that depends on the frequency bands that are supported in the phone and the frequency bands that are used in your country.
But be careful as you will have no warranty when you return to your home country. Apple warranties are not global but are restricted to the country in which the device was purchased.
deggie wrote:
What about an Apple Store Meg?
That I couldn't say. I read your post as meaning "go to a Verizon store". I shouldn't make assumptions. 🙂
Can I buy an unlocked iPhone 7 in Apple stores in US without effective phone number and SSN?
