Buying iPhone without activating?

[lu0s3r322]

I'd like to buy an iPhone for a friend overseas in-store (wanted take advantage of Discover Apple Pay promo and this only works in-store) and I know many people have said that the ones you buy at the store full price are unlocked. Do I have to present my carrier account info, thereby adding the phone to my plan, in order to buy the phone?

 

[Zaidat]

The phones that are paid in full are unlocked so you do not need to provide carrier information.

 

[hovscorpion12]

when your buying the phone at full price, simply tell them what phone, (6S or 6S Plus), color & storage. They will grab the phone and then ask you how you intend on paying (credit, Debit or cash), then walk out