With the launch of the 2022 iPhone SE, Apple is simplifying the purchase process for the new phone, allowing customers to buy models for T-Mobile and AT&T networks without entering their current carrier information. Usually, when consumers buy an iPhone contract, they need to provide their mobile phone and social security number in advance, so that the operator can conduct a credit check and approve the transaction to ensure that the customer’s current package meets the corresponding gear requirements.
With the simplified process, AT&T and T-Mobile customers will not need to provide carrier information at checkout but can wait until the first turn on their iPhone SE to connect.
In addition, contract customers do not need to select a package tier at the time of purchase, further reducing operator involvement when ordering iPhones through Apple’s official channels.
Apple Retail Power has been told that the new scheme, called ‘On-Device Authentication’, is designed to make the iPhone checkout process smoother.
The new experience is currently available in Apple’s official website store, and retail stores will follow up on March 29.
Apple has previously offered a so-called “Connect On Your Own Later” option for iPhone 13 consumers who don’t want to enter information at the time of purchase, but it apparently works with the way authentication works on iPhone SE devices Not quite the same.
Initially, the “on-device authentication” feature was limited to AT&T and T-Mobile customers who bought the iPhone SE, but Apple plans to soon extend it to Verizon customers and future iPhone flagship smartphones.
Finally, Apple also offers unlocked versions of the device for consumers who don’t want to be tethered to carrier networks.