If I use Apple Card Monthly Installments, can I install my existing e-sim by Xfinity Mobile carrier?

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If I use Apple Card Monthly Installments, can I install my existing e-sim by Xfinity Mobile carrier?

If I buy my Phone at an Apple store and use Apple Card Monthly Installments, can I install directly my existing esim by Xfinity Mobile instead T-Mobile (for example)?

Can I activate new Iphone for existing Xfinity Mobile Line?

Like this case

Purchase a T-Mobile iPhone directly from Apple on ACMI. The activation screen is bypassed by pressing continue button 3 times. After 3rd continue you should get a screen to activate later.

Now contact Metro and activate the eSIM on their network. Make sure Metro can activate eSIMs. Metro will need your IMEI. Settings > General > About > Scroll down.

iPhone 11 Pro

Posted on Oct 5, 2024 11:59 AM

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Answer 1

Jeff Donald

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Oct 5, 2024 12:46 PM in response to eugene0222

It seems the only carrier locking eSIMs is AT&T. However, reports online state T-Mobile requires activation. You would need to cancel the plan and request a refund when you got home. You might have to pay an activation fee and one month of a plan. The safest might be Verizon. But there are few reports of how Verizon is handling it.

A safer approach might be to purchase an unlocked iPhone from Apple and when you get home call an Apple Card Specialist and request the charge be converted to an ACMI. If they won’t do it, request a supervisor. If they still won’t do it, return the iPhone within the 14 day return period.

CONTACTING — Goldman Sachs Bank

Call toll-free at 877-255-5923

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eugene0222 Author

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Oct 5, 2024 2:17 PM in response to Jeff Donald

When I try to order iPhone with T-Mobile plan through Apple.com I see following text:

Carrier:

T-Mobile

Activates with eSIM:

Connects to your cellular network without a physical SIM card.

T-Mobile Terms:

No Commitment.

T-Mobile requires arbitration of disputes unless you previously opted-out pursuant to T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions.

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eugene0222 Author

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Oct 5, 2024 2:20 PM in response to Jeff Donald

Carrier:

Verizon

Hide carrier plan details and charges

Activates with eSIM:
Connects to your cellular network without a physical SIM card.
Verizon Terms:
Month-to-month service.
One-Time Verizon Upgrade Charge:
$35.00

Fees and rate changes will appear on your next Verizon bill. Additional features and/or price adjustments related to your account are not reflected in these prices.

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Jeff Donald

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Oct 5, 2024 12:22 PM in response to eugene0222

Which model iPhone are you planning to purchase?

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eugene0222 Author

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Oct 5, 2024 12:27 PM in response to Jeff Donald

Iphone 16 Pro Max

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eugene0222 Author

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Oct 5, 2024 12:30 PM in response to Jeff Donald

I want to switch from Iphone 11 pro (physical sim) Xfiniti Mobile to new Iphone 16 Pro Max.

Thanks in advance

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eugene0222 Author

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Oct 5, 2024 12:58 PM in response to Jeff Donald

Jeff, can I try to pay full price for new Iphone by my credit card and then to call an Apple Card Specialist to convert this amount to cost to ACMI credit?

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Jeff Donald

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Oct 5, 2024 1:07 PM in response to eugene0222

Yes, that’s what I suggested in my last post, directly above yours.😀😀

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eugene0222 Author

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Oct 5, 2024 1:54 PM in response to Jeff Donald

There is a very interesting case because GS Bank needs to take my debt from another bank😃😃

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Answer 10

Jeff Donald

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Oct 5, 2024 2:05 PM in response to eugene0222

ACMI is through your Apple Card. You can only convert a charge from your Apple Card. You monthly ACMI payments can come from another bank in most cases.

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