Buying an IPhone 12 Pro Max for overseas
Hello, I plan to buy an IPhone 12 Pro Max in the US for a family member living in Israel/Palestine. I want to know if they would be able to use the phone with their carrier without problems?
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Hello, I plan to buy an IPhone 12 Pro Max in the US for a family member living in Israel/Palestine. I want to know if they would be able to use the phone with their carrier without problems?
If you buy an unlocked phone directly from Apple then it will work in Israel (or anywhere else in the world). However, if it ever needs repair Apple will only repair it in the US, so they will have to send it back to you. Only Apple sells unlocked phones, so you must buy from an Apple store or Apple online.
If you buy an unlocked phone directly from Apple then it will work in Israel (or anywhere else in the world). However, if it ever needs repair Apple will only repair it in the US, so they will have to send it back to you. Only Apple sells unlocked phones, so you must buy from an Apple store or Apple online.
Yes, as long as you only buy from Apple.com. No one else sells SIM-free iPhones, although some dealers shall we say, “shade the truth?"
This is the selection on Apple’s site-Choose “SIM-Free":
Thank you so much for the helpful reply. Would the Unlocked iPhone be the “Sim-Free” option when buying online?
I’d like to thank you once again for the quick and helpful advice! Thank you very much!
You’re welcome. Stay well!
Buying an IPhone 12 Pro Max for overseas