Advice on trading up to a new iPhone SE

[celliott]

My wife has been using an old 6s and wants a new SE. Verizon career. We're going to pay in full with the order- no monthly payment.

Options ordering directly from Apple:
- Verizon specific phone
- Unlocked phone

I've never bought a phone outside of Verizon and I'm not totally sure how it all works.

Any input from anyone?

Thanks.

I'm home recovering a week since having quad bypass surgery. Not a lot of fun, so I'm working on things to keep me busy. This is my second day home.

[Grumpyguy]

Hope you recover quickly!

As to buying outside your carrier.... I'm with AT&T but have bought my last 2 phones from Best Buy and Walmart respectively and registering the phone with AT&T and getting them working was a cinch. I doubt you will have a problem.

[btfc]

Unlocked.

[jdc]

ouch x 4.

Yeah, it doesnt matter where you buy it from.

No way to get a BOGO deal at Verizon? You dont need a new phone?

[Grateful11]

Get well soon!

I'm wanting an SE myself for a replacement of my 7.

[graylocks]

unlocked. you never know what carrier options will come down the line and if she's moving from a 6s then she will probably hold onto the SE for a long time.

[Buzz]

Ouch! Speedy recovery wishes, and much enjoyment w/ your 2020 SE.
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[Rick-o]

No phone advice, I'm about to upgrade my 6S+ that's been a real trooper for me. I need to get one of those SE's for my sister, who's complaining that her new Jitterbug is worthless. An SE will be a HUGE jump up for her.

Oh, and get well soon!

[Numo]

I wish you a speedy recovery!

[nwyaker]

Apple store - unlocked.
If you use Apple card, can pay monthly with no interest.