iPhone 12 mini Apple $30 Carrier Subsidy

[joshwithachance]

So I’m on T-Mobile. If I were to buy a T-Mobile 12 Mini direct through Apple for $699 does T-Mobile now hit my account with an activation fee? TIA!

 

[mhdena]

Use the sim you already have

 

[Runs For Fun]

So I’m on T-Mobile. If I were to buy a T-Mobile 12 Mini direct through Apple for $699 does T-Mobile now hit my account with an activation fee? TIA!

While I’m not familiar with T-Mobile, AT&T hit me with a $30 activation fee which I disputed through their website and they issued a credit. I wouldn’t be surprised if T-Mobile wouldn’t do the same. They know it’s a BS charge and most people won’t complain.

Use the sim you already have

You may not get 5G with an old SIM.

 

[MICHAELSD]

While I’m not familiar with T-Mobile, AT&T hit me with a $30 activation fee which I disputed through their website and they issued a credit. I wouldn’t be surprised if T-Mobile wouldn’t do the same. They know it’s a BS charge and most people won’t complain.

You may not get 5G with an old SIM.

You also wouldn’t get the $30 carrier discount by going SIM-free.

 

[chscag]

So I’m on T-Mobile. If I were to buy a T-Mobile 12 Mini direct through Apple for $699 does T-Mobile now hit my account with an activation fee? TIA!

Like you've been told, just buy the sim free version from Apple. However, you might have to get a new sim in order to receive 5G. I'm not sure if T-Mobile will charge you for a new sim.

You might get a better deal if you buy direct from T-Mobile. Check prices and ask about 5G connectivity.

 

[mhdena]

While I’m not familiar with T-Mobile, AT&T hit me with a $30 activation fee which I disputed through their website and they issued a credit. I wouldn’t be surprised if T-Mobile wouldn’t do the same. They know it’s a BS charge and most people won’t complain.

You may not get 5G with an old SIM.

I get 5g with a T-Mobile sim from 1/2017

 

[MICHAELSD]

I get 5g with a T-Mobile sim from 1/2017

Future 5G network advancements such as UW may not be supported.

 

[Apple_Robert]

T-Mobile will charge for a new 5G SIM. Mine cost $10.20.

 

[mhdena]

Future 5G network advancements such as UW may not be supported.

Deal with the future in the future, right now if your existing sim works go with that.