Found a 7+ 256 in stock, BUT...

[sealos]

It is for T-Mobile via the IUP. But here is the rub. I'm on AT&T.

Can I still purchase it via IUP and pay the monthly fee and use it on AT&T? OR do I have to have an actual T-Mobile plan?

Will I have to purchase the phone outright to use on AT&T?

Thanks,
Sealos

 

[Velin]

I would pass. The best "carrier" iPhone to get right now is the Verizon phone, as it is unlocked. There are several threads about this, I would read them before purchasing a T-Mobile phone when you don't use T-Mobile.

 

[csmith1289]

You would need to have the phone unlocked to use it on AT&T, so it would have to be paid in full... I don't think Apple is doing that currently but I'm not sure.

 

[Gregintosh]

I thought all phones on Apples purchase plan were unlocked from day 1. The only issue I see is if they check if you're really a customer and if not then they'd stop you from buying it.

 

[csmith1289]

I thought all phones on Apples purchase plan were unlocked from day 1. The only issue I see is if they check if you're really a customer and if not then they'd stop you from buying it.

That is correct, they are unlocked, my mistake!

 

[rainafterthesun]

He has to activate on a phone number. Once it's activated on that carrier all you have to do is use a sim from a different carrier and it would work perfectly. Did that a couple of times last year with the 6s+. Of course it supported both cdma and GSM though.

I know,

I'm not arguing with that, I stated that

The problem is he has to get a number to begin with, with that carrier...did you read my reply throughly?

I suppose if he wants to pay for a number temporarily with another carrier, be it a regular line that's cut short or prepaid (if prepaid works) then yes, I acknowledge that works. It's extra work. Not everyone wants the hassle.

You can if you go through a few steps...

 

[Mlrollin91]

I would pass. The best "carrier" iPhone to get right now is the Verizon phone, as it is unlocked. There are several threads about this, I would read them before purchasing a T-Mobile phone when you don't use T-Mobile.

They are all unlocked. The Verizon is just a world phone because of CDMA. But regardless, they all come unlocked via IUP.

 

[sealos]

Do you know if I could activate with a T-Mobile pre-paid SIM?

 

[sealos]

Just back from picking up the phone.

Wound up having to buy it outright. Happy to finally have the phone I wanted.

 

[gadgetfreaky]

It is for T-Mobile via the IUP. But here is the rub. I'm on AT&T.

Can I still purchase it via IUP and pay the monthly fee and use it on AT&T? OR do I have to have an actual T-Mobile plan?

Will I have to purchase the phone outright to use on AT&T?

Thanks,
Sealos

Yes same phone