Carrier compatibility for the various iPhone X models

All news about Apple

Moderators: Lily Lee, jc_3u, Moderators

kristine
Posts: 349
Joined: 26 Oct 2016 17:47
like: 60

Carrier compatibility for the various iPhone X models

Postby kristine » 27 Oct 2017 09:55

Like Apple has done with the iPhone 8/8 Plus, the iPhone X won’t have the same carrier compatibility for all variants. Whether you want to keep as many options open for switching to another carrier in the future, or would like to know which models will work for you if your first choice is out of stock as you go to preorder the device, follow along below…

20171027095231.png
20171027095231.png (252.73 KiB) Viewed 6812 times


While GSM is the standard for most carriers around the globe, Sprint and Verizon in the U.S. still use CDMA. While Apple hasn’t shared the iPhone X’s exact cellular specifications on its website, it does let us know that the AT&T and T-Mobile variants will be GSM only and won’t work with Verizon and Sprint.

While Apple is clearly detailing that all models are unlocked when choosing a carrier variant, the Verizon and Sprint models will have the most carrier flexibility, until we see Apple offer a SIM free version.

If the iPhone X cellular specs are the same as the 8, all models will feature the same 24 LTE bands, but the differentiator will be GSM/CDMA support.

If you’re planning on purchasing your iPhone X outright, you have the ability to choose from multiple models to ensure you’ll have a shiny new X in hand on November 3.

Return to “Apple News”