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Apple release date of unlocked AT&T iPhone
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Yes, but I'm waiting for Apple to unlock the AT&T version, but please do not ask me why.
Though the Verizon one is unlocked, I must get the phone via Apple online store (Unable nor want to drive lots of miles to the Apple store), than exchange the sim card, than go call Verizon, and make sure I still have my old upgrade date intact on my other phone which I will keep/same number. I don't want any hassles, and I just want to purchase the AT&T verizon unlocked straight from Apple online. No middle man
Does this make sense ? Don't laugh. I mean I really, really do not want to go to the Apple Store, but to do it right online.
Does this make sense ? Don't laugh. I mean I really, really do not want to go to the Apple Store, but to do it right online.
I believe it's usually a month or two before the unlocked, sim free iPhone is released--if that's what you mean. The sim free 5C is already out.
Just buy the T-Mobile version. It is 100% the same as the AT&T version is if you unlock it. If you buy it from Apple(.com or store) it's unlocked, just don't buy it at a T-Mobile store. I bought mine from Apple.com on release day and just dropped in my AT&T sim without any issue.Anyone remember when Apple sold the unlocked iphone 5 after the initial release last year to gauge when the iphone 5S unlocked will be sold by Apple.
Thanks
Edit: wait a minute .... are you saying you want too use it on Verizon? AT&T/T-Mo version won't work whether it is locked or unlocked on VZW.
Order the T-Mobile version from the Apple online store. It is unlocked.Though the Verizon one is unlocked, I must get the phone via Apple online store (Unable nor want to drive lots of miles to the Apple store), than exchange the sim card, than go call Verizon, and make sure I still have my old upgrade date intact on my other phone which I will keep/same number. I don't want any hassles, and I just want to purchase the AT&T verizon unlocked straight from Apple online. No middle man
Does this make sense ? Don't laugh. I mean I really, really do not want to go to the Apple Store, but to do it right online.
The AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile version are all the same model. Except Verizon will not activate a phone not purchased for their network. So they will not add it to your account.
No, that's not strictly true. The hardware and thus, model number, is identical however only the Verizon units have CDMA support enabled in the radio baseband. An AT&T/T-Mobile iPhone will be data-only on Verizon until VoLTE (and even that's assuming Apple upgrades iOS to support VoLTE on already sold iPhones, which may or may not happen)
T-Mobil data is not as good as AT&T's in my area. AT&T gives me 3 GB of data for the same price as Verizons 2 GB plan. So a no go for them. I want AT&T unlocked phone, and will wait it out until it is offered. Thanks for the input guys
Edited: Checked T-Mobil's site, and for what they offer (2.5 GB of data) they are still a little bit higher than AT&T. AT&T gives me a senior citizen discount for $29.99 / 200 minutes, and 3 GB data = $ 60.00 per month not including tax/fee's. I'll stick with the AT&T's unlocked phone when it it offered
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T-Mobil data is not as good as AT&T's in my area. AT&T gives me 3 GB of data for the same price as Verizons 2 GB plan. So a no go for them. I want AT&T unlocked phone, and will wait it out until it is offered. Thanks for the input guys
Edited: Checked T-Mobil's site, and for what they offer (2.5 GB of data) they are still a little bit higher than AT&T. AT&T gives me a senior citizen discount for $29.99 / 200 minutes, and 3 GB data = $ 60.00 per month not including tax/fee's. I'll stick with the AT&T's unlocked phone when it it offered
You OBVIOUSLY did not understand my post.
The T-Mobile version ordered from the Apple website IS UNLOCKED! The AT&T and T-Mobile iPhones are the exact same model. They work fully on both networks. If you buy the T-Mobile version from the Apple website it will work with any GSM carrier including AT&T. There is no reason for you to wait. Order it and use it with your AT&T SIM.
Buy phone, find and purchase SIM, Cancel t-mobil voice/data plan and that's it ?
ABC5S said he wanted to order from the apple website not buy it device only in store. That means his option is the T-Mobile version which is sold unlocked on Apple's site.
He's not understanding that the AT&T and T-Mobile version are the same model phone and works on both networks. (Or choosing not to understand.)
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The T-Mobile version is sold on Apple's website unlocked without a calling plan. There is nothing to cancel. Order the phone, put in your AT&T SIM when it arrives and turn on the phone. You're done.
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Alright then, is this how it works
1. Buy T-Mobil phone
2. Go to AT&T store, and get a SIM
3. Activate
Correct ?
Thank you Coleman. Much clearer. Your other post indicating towards the end a AT&T sim was overlooked by be. Sorry
Edited: One other question which concerned me was the T-Moble logo on the iphone. Guess not, right
1. Buy T-Mobil phone
2. Go to AT&T store, and get a SIM
3. Activate
Correct ?
Thank you Coleman. Much clearer. Your other post indicating towards the end a AT&T sim was overlooked by be. Sorry
Edited: One other question which concerned me was the T-Moble logo on the iphone. Guess not, right
That's all you need to do. If you read the fine print on the T-Mobile version it tells you it's contract free and GSM unlocked.
Throw out the T-Mobile SIM provided and use your AT&T SIM.
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Apple doesn't allow carrier branding on their iphones, so you won't see TMobile (or any carrier) on them.