Hi, I’m curious how this works.
I have an iPhone 6 with Verizon that comes off contract in October. If I buy an unlocked phone from Apple when available, can I just transfer my iPhone 6 sim card into the new phone, and that’s it. Or, would Verizon need to get involved somehow with the new phone activation, and would that be problematic? Also, I seem to recall that phones of that generation were already unlocked. Is that the case, or will I need to get Verizon to unlock the iPhone 6? Many thanks. Keith From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Cristóbal Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 10:57 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Surprise!! iPhone 7 Models From AT&T and T-Mobile Do Not Support CDMA Networks You can just wait a few weeks until they release an unlocked version. I think last year, unlocked phones started popping up around the beginning of November. This is what I plan on doing as I have nearly $200.00 in redeemable BestBuy points that I‘m going to use to offset the phone’s cost. If you want to go for last year’s model, the Apple store is selling the 6S, 6S Plus and SE unlocked. I think the SE 64GB dropped to $450.00 for example. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 8:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Surprise!! iPhone 7 Models From AT&T and T-Mobile Do Not Support CDMA Networks OK, let's say you go through the Apple store online and buy an unlocked phone. But apparently, you have to declare a carrier. So if you declare T-Mobile or AT&T, then pay for your phone, will you be getting one with one of those modems that won't work on the CDMA? I guess the safe thing would be to declare Verizon or Sprint. Mary ? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2016, at 7:59 PM, Miller Family <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: I always buy my phone outright and unlocked, so this will make no difference to me. But I wonder about those who try to switch simm cards for traveling? This could be a deal breaker for them. Checkout my groups Come be sole out for Christ! https://groups.io/g/committed-christian-life<applewebdata://B09CB0E4-DEF7-45C5-9150-4F5EAD6C0236/%22> Come learn and teach about apple products! https://groups.io/g/peel-the-apple<applewebdata://B09CB0E4-DEF7-45C5-9150-4F5EAD6C0236/%22> Come chat about any and everything https://groups.io/g/PTA-open-topic<applewebdata://B09CB0E4-DEF7-45C5-9150-4F5EAD6C0236/%22> On Sep 8, 2016, at 10:54 PM, Mary Otten <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: I have to admit, this article did make me wonder if there were any other substantive differences between these modems. I had no clue, before seeing this article, that only the QUALCOMM modems supported all of the different network types. I have no interest in going back to Verizon, so for me personally, it probably doesn't matter. On the other hand, what else is hidden? Mary Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2016, at 6:36 PM, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Wow. Thanks very much for this, Mary. From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 8:30 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>;[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>;[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Surprise!! iPhone 7 Models From AT&T and T-Mobile Do Not Support CDMA Networks iPhone 7 Models From AT&T and T-Mobile Do Not Support CDMA Networks MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors / Joe Rossignol Choosing which iPhone model to purchase this year should be more carefully considered, as both AT&T and T-Mobile models of the iPhone 7<http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-7/> and iPhone 7 Plus do not support CDMA networks such as Verizon and Sprint in the United States. Apple confirmed the matter in fine print in the iPhone 7 tech specs<http://www.apple.com/iphone-7/specs/> and on its LTE<http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/> page. <image001.jpg> A customer that purchases an iPhone 7 from Apple's website and selects AT&T as their carrier, for example, would be unable to later use the smartphone on Verizon, Sprint, or any other CDMA network, even if the device is unlocked. By comparison, all iPhone 6s<http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-6s/> and iPhone 6s Plus models worked on both GSM and CDMA networks. A customer that purchases an iPhone 7 from Apple's website and selects Verizon as their carrier, on the other hand, would also be able to use the smartphone on AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, or any other GSM or CDMA network. It was previously reported that Apple would switch to Intel modems<http://www.macrumors.com/2015/10/16/intel-lte-modem-chip-iphone-7/> for select iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models, including AT&T models<http://www.macrumors.com/2016/06/10/intel-qualcomm-modem-split-iphone-7/>, and Intel modems do not support the CDMA standard in the United States. That is likely the reason why AT&T and T-Mobile models are limited to GSM networks. <image002.jpg> Only Verizon and Sprint models support both GSM and CDMA networks The same report said Qualcomm would supply modems for the remaining iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus units, including Verizon and Chinese models<http://www.macrumors.com/2016/06/10/intel-qualcomm-modem-split-iphone-7/>, and this appears to be the case. Qualcomm modems support both the GSM and CDMA standard, which explains why the iPhone 7 from Verizon and Sprint will work on all carriers. Qualcomm, which holds patents for WCDMA and CDMA2000 standards, is the main CDMA modem supplier in the United States. The company developed the first CDMA-based cellular base station in 1990, and since then it has licensed its technology to companies like Apple in return for royalty payments. Until this year, Qualcomm was Apple's exclusive supplier of modems for LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity, which explains why the iPhone 6s and previous generations supported both GSM and CDMA networks regardless of carrier. But with Intel entering the mix, choosing which iPhone to purchase is now more meaningful. <image003.jpg> All iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models supported both GSM and CDMA networks The lack of CDMA support in iPhones with Intel modems may be short lived, fortunately, as Intel acquired CDMA assets<http://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/intel-continues-to-pare-mobile-losses-buys-cdma-modem-assets-from-via-telecom> from VIA Telecom in 2015. It is believed that this acquisition could pave the way for Intel to release its first LTE modem with both GSM and CDMA support as early as 2017 or 2018. Ultimately, the most obvious choice should be to purchase a Verizon or Sprint model, even if you are an AT&T or T-Mobile customer, especially when considering resale value. However, some customers may have difficulty purchasing from another carrier, depending on their current status with their existing carrier. Apple should also release an unlocked SIM-free model in the U.S., likely based on the Verizon/Sprint model, in a few weeks based on past launches. Related Roundup: iPhone 7<http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-7/> Tags: Intel<http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/intel/>, Sprint<http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/sprint/>, T-Mobile<http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/t-mobile/>, AT&T<http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/att/>, Verizon<http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/verizon/>, Qualcomm<http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/qualcomm/> Discuss this article<http://forums.macrumors.com/threads/att-and-tmobile-iphone-7-models-lack-cdma.1992985/> in our forums <~WRD393.jpg><http://feeds.macrumors.com/~ff/MacRumors-Front?a=ojdG2Ez3hfc:mkr4un4YuMw:yIl2AUoC8zA><~WRD393.jpg><http://feeds.macrumors.com/~ff/MacRumors-Front?a=ojdG2Ez3hfc:mkr4un4YuMw:6W8y8wAjSf4><~WRD393.jpg><http://feeds.macrumors.com/~ff/MacRumors-Front?a=ojdG2Ez3hfc:mkr4un4YuMw:qj6IDK7rITs> <image004.jpg> Original Article: http://www.macrumors.com/2016/09/08/att-and-tmobile-iphone-7-models-lack-cdma/ Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. 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