What network should I buy my iPhone on?
Lets face it, most people buy their iPhone or other mobile device from the carriers directly, mainly because its far more simple to pay for it on a monthly basis, and to take advantage of the bundles many of them offer. In this guide, well try to help you understand some of the differences between the many existing networks out there. Our list consists of networks that support 5G, and the ones that offer the features your iPhone also supports, so you can take advantage of everything, without any sacrifices. The iPhone 12 series supports 5G out of the box, so its worth taking advantage of the faster speeds, especially if you live in a city that supports the mmWave  it supports gigabit download speeds. If you dont live in a city that offers it yet, but want to be future proof, its still worth keeping an eye out for it. If your area doesnt have 5G and you dont necessarily need it, or you dont buy into the hype, thats okay. Most, if not all, carriers support 4G LTE that provide more than enough speed for your daily needs, such as surfing the internet, music streaming, social networking and more. Apple lists all of the wireless network providers that support some of its services, so weve included a short list of them that support 5G. Note, all of these 5G network providers support 4G LTE as well, as well as FaceTime over Mobile data. Most of them also include personal hotspots, visual voicemail, VoLTE, and Wi-Fi calling. Some will also offer unlocking, and there may be some slight variations on whats available at each of them, but the majority support everything you might need. If you want to see each network in detail, or perhaps you want to see Canada or a different region altogether, you can find the full list here. Its also important to note that the networks that didnt make it onto this list arent necessarily bad, but they almost certainly only offer LTE and often only a handful of services you can take advantage of with an iPhone. Meanwhile, all 5G providers offer most, if not all, of what the iPhone actually supports. List of networks that support 5G (also support 4G, LTE) in the US:  Alaska GCI. Altice Mobile. AT&T. Boost Mobile. C Spire. Consumer Cellular. Credo Mobile. Cricket. Metro (by T-Mobile). Mint Mobile. Spectrum. Sprint (part of T-Mobile). T-Mobile. Ting. TracFone / Straight Talk. US Cellular. Verizon Wireless. Visible. Xfinity Mobile. You could ideally pick any of the ones from the list above, however it still comes down to which of these offers the best service around your area, the price and what package and bundle suits your needs the best. Ultimately, it comes down to your local coverage and essential needs. Its really hard for us to pinpoint which of these networks would be the best for you without knowing what your budget is, your needs in terms of data, calls, and messages, and what your local coverage is like. For the most educated guess, you could go for the biggest network providers, but some smaller ones might offer the same service at half the price, with the same amount of data, calls and messages. Apple iPhone 12 The iPhone 12 is one of the most powerful iPhones from Apple's lineup that has all the functionality and power as its larger and more expensive Pro siblings. Buy at Amazon  Before you go ahead and randomly pick one of these networks, make sure to do a little bit of research to discover which of the carriers offer the best package for you. Most of the carrier websites offer a tool that shows what service you can expect from them in your area. Alternatively, there may be a SIM card available to let you test the connection. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max If you're looking for the absolute best, most premium and most powerful iPhone, the iPhone 12 Pro Max checks all the boxes. Buy at Amazon