9to5Mac · August 3, 2026 — 23:11

Here’s why Apple Upgrade requires AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon for iPhone

Here’s why Apple Upgrade requires AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon for iPhone
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The new Apple Upgrade program has a key piece of fine print: “If you’re leasing an iPhone, you’ll need to connect to AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon when you enroll.” In a new post today, John Gruber at Daring Fireball has a likely explanation for this requirement.

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