Your most straight-forward option for getting an unlocked iPhone 7 is to buy a SIM-free model directly from Apple, either online or in an Apple Retail Store. The SIM-free model comes unlocked and, because it uses the Qualcomm radio, it''s compatible with all U.S. carriers, CMDA and GSM.1 Feb 2018
What carriers are compatible with iPhone 7?
These phones have the hardware needed to work with both GSM and CDMA networks, so those phones will work on any of the four major carriers: Verizon, Sprint (CDMA) and AT&T, T-Mobile (GSM), as well as the many smaller cell providers, such as Consumer Cellular, that piggyback on carrier networks.15 Oct 2016
Are iPhone 7 open to any network?
An unlocked iPhone can be used on any network, while a locked handset is tied to just one. The iPhones you pay full price for (typically from the Apple Store) are unlocked by default. But an iPhone bought from a network, usually as part of an ongoing network plan, will be locked.3 Mar 2020
Can you use an iPhone with any carrier?
All modern iPhones can work with any major cell phone companies, including the major U.S. carriers AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon. This is because they support both GSM phone networks (used by AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (used by Sprint and Verizon).29 Dec 2020
How do I find out what carrier my iPhone 7 is?
To see the version of carrier settings on your device, tap Settings > General > About and look next to Carrier. To see additional carrier information, tap the version number. To verify that you have the latest carrier settings installed, contact your carrier.2 Jun 2021
How do I find out what carrier My phone is locked to?
The iPhone 7, 8, X, XS, and XR are a bit different. There are two versions of each phone: The Verizon and Sprint variants have CDMA and GSM chips on the inside, and can be taken to any other carrier as long as the phone is unlocked. The AT&T and T-Mobile variants, however, only come with a GSM chip.16 Oct 2018
Are iPhone 7 locked to carrier?
iPhones that have been purchased directly from Apple are likely to be unlocked. But if you bought the iPhone through a carrier on a contract, the phone will be locked until the contract is over and paid in full.27 Oct 2021
Is iPhone 7 already unlocked?
The simplest method of checking if an iPhone is locked or unlocked is to check in the Settings app. Open Settings. Tap Mobile Data > Mobile Data Options. If you see an option for Mobile Data Network, your iPhone is most likely unlocked.3 Mar 2020
Does iPhone 7 work with 4G?
The Apple iPhone 7 has now been configured for use of 4G networks.