You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

💡 Did you know?

⏺ If you can't accept iCloud Terms and Conditions... Learn more >

⏺ If you don't see your iCloud notes in the Notes app... Learn more >

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Iphone 14 for usage in Costa Rica, can be bought in the US?

I want to buy the iPhone 14 in the United States since it is cheaper than in my country , Costa Rica. However I want to know if I can buy it in the US the iPhone 14 with the physical chip instead of virtual chip. The technology of the virtual chip is not available in Costa Rica.

Posted on Nov 9, 2022 3:52 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Nov 9, 2022 3:59 PM

You are referring to an eSIM (Virtual Chip) and a Physical SIM (Physical Chip).

ALL iPhone 14 Models that are sold in the US only have eSIM capability. There is no Physical SIM tray on these iPhone 14 models (Sold in the US) and therefore a Physical SIM cannot be used.


Axel F.

2 replies

Iphone 14 for usage in Costa Rica, can be bought in the US?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.