I have a XS Max. Bought a new 12 Pro Max. Current iPhone on ATT. New phone bought with ATT sim. Bought outright, unlocked. What is the best way to activate new 12PM? I want to ensure SIM card supports 5G, so thinking use new SIM card in 12PM. I want to avoid paying ATT any dumb activation fee. Same number. Also how do I know if current phone is using ESIM? Is it best to use ESIM so when you travel international, you can simply pop in new Physical SIM? Thx in advance.
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iPhone 12 Pro ATT iPhone 12 PM activation from iPhone XS Max
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You will likely use your new phone sim not the esim. And you just need to activate it. Yes AT&T will charge you whatever their lame activation fee, I don’t think you can get around that. As for getting 5G. You have to make sure the plan you have includes it. That’s about it.