I want to end out with an unlocked iPhone X. One that I can immediately switch from ATT to Verizon , or ATT to another country's SIM card.
Here's my situation:
1) My iPhone X is ready for pickup from Best Buy tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov 7). YAY !!!
I'm paying full price, not on a plan for their Qualcomm modem version that works with both Verizon and ATT).
I'm on ATT but want CDMA support since I might move to a location that much better Verizon vs ATT support.
Plus, I learned the hard way (during a business trip to Dubai) that my iPhone 6+ wasn't really unlocked, even though I went through the ATT unlock process.. So I had to buy a new phone there on the spot in the Dubai airport and wasted precious hours before a big presentation.
2) After reading the post by Alef_Meem on this thread on Best Buy forums
http://forums.bestbuy.com/t5/Android-iOS-Mobile-Phones/Factory-unlocked-iPhone-X/td-p/1079351
I ordered a Verizon / Straight Talk SIM Activation Kit from eBay.
However, it does not arrive till Saturday-ish.
The key seems to be, *before* I put in my ATT sim, I must put in a Verizon sim.
“. If you fail to do this and insert your AT&T SIM for initial activation, the phone will lock to that carrier’s unlock policy”
Here's what I see as the possibilities. What do you think of Option B and E:
Option A: Wait for the Verizon / Straight Talk SIM I ordered to arrive.
(but I can't wait! That means I couldn't use my new iPhone X till the weekend!)
Option B: After picking the iPhone X up from Best Buy, I'll go to a Verizon Store that's < 5 min away.
I"ll ask the Verizon sales person if I could use a SIM card to activate my new iPhone to Verizon in the store since I might get a Verizon plan if I move.
Option C: Go to Walmart. Buy a $49 Straight Talk Wireless card.
(Nope. Too much. I'd consider this only if the minutes didn't expire. But I only have 30 days to use the minutes.)
Option D: Activate with my ATT SIM. Then go through the ick ATT unlock process. Even if it works, it would take a lot more time than if I just quickly put in a Verizon sim.
(If nothing else works, I guess I have to do this…)
Option E: Find a SIM card that I’ve used on work trips to France (via SFR), Germany (via O2 maybe), or the UK (via Orange).
Does the SIM have to be Verizon to accomplish the purpose of starting out life with an unlocked phone?
I might also have an old T-Mobile SIM somewhere...
Here's my situation:
1) My iPhone X is ready for pickup from Best Buy tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov 7). YAY !!!
I'm paying full price, not on a plan for their Qualcomm modem version that works with both Verizon and ATT).
I'm on ATT but want CDMA support since I might move to a location that much better Verizon vs ATT support.
Plus, I learned the hard way (during a business trip to Dubai) that my iPhone 6+ wasn't really unlocked, even though I went through the ATT unlock process.. So I had to buy a new phone there on the spot in the Dubai airport and wasted precious hours before a big presentation.
2) After reading the post by Alef_Meem on this thread on Best Buy forums
http://forums.bestbuy.com/t5/Android-iOS-Mobile-Phones/Factory-unlocked-iPhone-X/td-p/1079351
I ordered a Verizon / Straight Talk SIM Activation Kit from eBay.
However, it does not arrive till Saturday-ish.
The key seems to be, *before* I put in my ATT sim, I must put in a Verizon sim.
“. If you fail to do this and insert your AT&T SIM for initial activation, the phone will lock to that carrier’s unlock policy”
Here's what I see as the possibilities. What do you think of Option B and E:
Option A: Wait for the Verizon / Straight Talk SIM I ordered to arrive.
(but I can't wait! That means I couldn't use my new iPhone X till the weekend!)
Option B: After picking the iPhone X up from Best Buy, I'll go to a Verizon Store that's < 5 min away.
I"ll ask the Verizon sales person if I could use a SIM card to activate my new iPhone to Verizon in the store since I might get a Verizon plan if I move.
Option C: Go to Walmart. Buy a $49 Straight Talk Wireless card.
(Nope. Too much. I'd consider this only if the minutes didn't expire. But I only have 30 days to use the minutes.)
Option D: Activate with my ATT SIM. Then go through the ick ATT unlock process. Even if it works, it would take a lot more time than if I just quickly put in a Verizon sim.
(If nothing else works, I guess I have to do this…)
Option E: Find a SIM card that I’ve used on work trips to France (via SFR), Germany (via O2 maybe), or the UK (via Orange).
Does the SIM have to be Verizon to accomplish the purpose of starting out life with an unlocked phone?
I might also have an old T-Mobile SIM somewhere...