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tmobile 6s on verizon
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james-jones
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Yes, the models support the same cellular bands.
Verizon even whitelisted all iPhone 6/6+ IMEIs from other carriers but reportedly the 6S/6S+ IMEIs haven't been added to their system yet. If Verizon doesn't activate an IMEI directly, you can always just swap your SIM. (as per the Upper 700MHz C Band terms you can use your plan on any device compatible with the network)
Verizon even whitelisted all iPhone 6/6+ IMEIs from other carriers but reportedly the 6S/6S+ IMEIs haven't been added to their system yet. If Verizon doesn't activate an IMEI directly, you can always just swap your SIM. (as per the Upper 700MHz C Band terms you can use your plan on any device compatible with the network)
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timeconsumer
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Source please? I'm not discrediting what you said, I just haven't read/heard this.
james-jones
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http://www.iphonehacks.com/2015/09/how-to-unlock-iphone-6s.html#comment-2275548168 (user reports that 6S+ IMEI not yet in Verizon system, activation on another device and SIM swap therefore required)
Official sources for compatibility:
http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/ - iPhone models with LTE band support. Note Verizon and T-Mobile are the same.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/27.16 - Verizon open access requirements
Anecdotal user reports:
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/0...paid-in-full-are-unlocked/#comment-2273988829 (confirming T-Mobile iPhone was unlocked by using Verizon SIM)
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6552532 (iPhone 6 SIM swap working prior to whitelisting)
https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/com...hone_6s6s_supports_cdma_verizonsprint/cv0g95z (iPhone 6+ whitelisting for official activation)
james-jones
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Happy to help!
The FCC docs actually indicate that the AT&T model has the same PCB with only the addition of a filter for Band 30/WCS being deployed now. That may give it a better resale value, and will still work on both T-Mobile and Verizon.
Remember whichever model you choose it does still need to be unlocked - meaning purchased in full from Apple, or using the iPhone Upgrade Program.
"Any handset that is bought directly from T-Mobile’s online store, or via a physical T-Mobile retail outlet, will come locked to that network, even when paid in full."
http://www.redmondpie.com/pay-in-full-t-mobile-iphone-6s-plus-is-unlocked-if-bought-from-apple/
The FCC docs actually indicate that the AT&T model has the same PCB with only the addition of a filter for Band 30/WCS being deployed now. That may give it a better resale value, and will still work on both T-Mobile and Verizon.
Remember whichever model you choose it does still need to be unlocked - meaning purchased in full from Apple, or using the iPhone Upgrade Program.
"Any handset that is bought directly from T-Mobile’s online store, or via a physical T-Mobile retail outlet, will come locked to that network, even when paid in full."
http://www.redmondpie.com/pay-in-full-t-mobile-iphone-6s-plus-is-unlocked-if-bought-from-apple/