iPhone XR No carrier free version, which iPhone XR to order?

[4492865]

I always used to get the T-Mobile version, which seems to work for all networks that support GSM. But there is one tiny difference in a typical Apple fashion way: only the sim free version comes with a sim eject tool. The others require you to use a paperclip, because they come with a sim card inserted by default. Very interesting.

 

[Double Eagle]

Here you go:

https://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-get-iPhone-XR-unlocked_id110164

Will this work with a regional carrier that is not one of the listed four?

Also, would this work with a phone purchased under the Apple Upgrade Program?

 

[OTACORB]

I always used to get the T-Mobile version, which seems to work for all networks that support GSM. But there is one tiny difference in a typical Apple fashion way: only the sim free version comes with a sim eject tool. The others require you to use a paperclip, because they come with a sim card inserted by default. Very interesting.

I am not sure that is totally accurate as my iPhone XS Max was AT&T Carrier version that I picked up at the Apple Store and it has the sim eject tool. Perhaps you mean if you buy it directly from the carrier?

 

[gurase]

Will this work with a regional carrier that is not one of the listed four?

Also, would this work with a phone purchased under the Apple Upgrade Program?

1. Yes
2. You still need a major carrier to sign up for the Apple Upgrade Program

 

[4492865]

I am not sure that is totally accurate as my iPhone XS Max was AT&T Carrier version that I picked up at the Apple Store and it has the sim eject tool. Perhaps you mean if you buy it directly from the carrier?

Oh, then maybe that changed this year. Last year, my X that came shipped with a sim card didn't have a sim eject tool, and even the 7 before that didn't have. They were all T-Mobile versions. All bought from Apple.

 

[Alaska99801]

apple.com has no carrier free version yet. So I ordered Verizon version at full price and
plan to activate using China mobile sim. Will this give me a true carrier-
free version so that later I can use it on any carrier? Thanks.

Dont worry. Activate with your chinese sim. All full paid xr regardless of sim are unlocked.
The included sim is just a courtesy from apple. Thats all.

 

[Tofupunch]

If/When they release a sim free version, will it have more bands for other networks around the world? A truly world phone? Or is it just a regional (USA) phone?

 

[gurase]

If/When they release a sim free version, will it have more bands for other networks around the world? A truly world phone? Or is it just a regional (USA) phone?

The US sim free XS is exactly the same as the carrier models.