Apple iPhone 15 (A2846 – International) eSIM compatibility in the Americas
Band-by-band compatibility of the Apple iPhone 15 (A2846 – International) against local carriers across 28 the Americas destinations. 28 rate excellent, 0 partial, 14 support 5G.
Compatibility by country
North American carriers use distinct bands (B2/B4/B5/B66, 5G n5/n66/n77). Phones sold outside the region sometimes lack B66 or VoLTE provisioning, which can block service on Verizon/AT&T-style networks.
| Country | Best operator | 4G | 5G | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Movistar Argentine | Full | 5G ready | Excellent |
| Bahamas | BTC (Aliv concurrent) | Full | No carrier 5G | Excellent |
| Barbados | Flow Barbade | Full | No carrier 5G | Excellent |
| Belize | Digi (BTL) | Full | No carrier 5G | Excellent |
| Bolivia | Entel Bolivie | Full | No carrier 5G | Excellent |
| Brazil | Vivo | Full | 5G ready | Excellent |
| Canada | Bell | Full | 5G ready | Excellent |
| Chile | Entel | Full | 5G ready | Excellent |
| Colombia | Claro Colombie | Full | 5G ready | Excellent |
| Costa Rica | Kölbi (ICE) | Full | 5G ready | Excellent |
| Dominican Republic | Claro | Full | 5G ready | Excellent |
| Ecuador | Claro Équateur | Full | 5G ready | Excellent |
| El Salvador | Tigo Salvador | Full | No carrier 5G | Excellent |
| Guatemala | Tigo | Full | No carrier 5G | Excellent |
| Guyana | GTT | Full | No carrier 5G | Excellent |
| Haiti | Digicel Haïti | Full | No carrier 5G | Excellent |
| Honduras | Tigo Honduras | Full | No carrier 5G | Excellent |
| Jamaica | Digicel Jamaïque | Full | No carrier 5G | Excellent |
| Mexico | Telcel | Full | 5G ready | Excellent |
| Nicaragua | Claro Nicaragua | Full | No carrier 5G | Excellent |
| Panama | +Móvil (Cable & Wireless) | Full | 5G ready | Excellent |
| Paraguay | Tigo Paraguay | Full | No carrier 5G | Excellent |
| Peru | Claro Pérou | Full | 5G ready | Excellent |
| Puerto Rico | Claro Porto Rico | Full | 5G ready | Excellent |
| Suriname | Telesur | Full | No carrier 5G | Excellent |
| Trinidad and Tobago | bmobile (TSTT) | Full | No carrier 5G | Excellent |
| United States | AT&T | Full | Partial 5G | Excellent |
| Uruguay | Antel | Full | 5G ready | Excellent |
Full operator-by-operator band detail
Argentina: Movistar Argentine (6/6 4G, 1/1 5G), Claro Argentine (6/6 4G, 1/1 5G), Personal (6/6 4G, 1/1 5G)
Bahamas: BTC (Aliv concurrent) (6/6 4G), Aliv (6/6 4G)
Barbados: Flow Barbade (6/6 4G), Digicel Barbade (6/6 4G)
Belize: Digi (BTL) (6/6 4G), Smart (6/6 4G)
Bolivia: Entel Bolivie (6/6 4G), Tigo Bolivie (6/6 4G), Viva (6/6 4G)
Brazil: Vivo (5/5 4G, 2/2 5G), Claro Brasil (5/5 4G, 1/2 5G), TIM Brasil (3/3 4G, 3/3 5G)
Canada: Rogers (8/8 4G, 3/3 5G), Bell (9/9 4G, 2/2 5G), Telus (8/8 4G, 2/2 5G)
Chile: Entel (7/7 4G, 2/2 5G), Movistar Chili (7/7 4G, 1/1 5G), Claro Chili (7/7 4G, 1/1 5G), WOM Chili (7/7 4G, 1/1 5G)
Colombia: Claro Colombie (7/7 4G, 1/1 5G), Movistar Colombie (7/7 4G, 1/1 5G), Tigo (7/7 4G, 1/1 5G), WOM Colombie (7/7 4G, 1/1 5G)
Costa Rica: Kölbi (ICE) (6/6 4G, 1/1 5G), Claro Costa Rica (6/6 4G, 1/1 5G), Liberty Costa Rica (6/6 4G)
Dominican Republic: Claro (7/7 4G, 1/1 5G), Altice (6/6 4G, 1/1 5G), Viva (6/6 4G)
Ecuador: Claro Équateur (7/7 4G, 1/1 5G), Movistar Équateur (6/6 4G), CNT (6/6 4G)
El Salvador: Tigo Salvador (6/6 4G), Claro Salvador (6/6 4G), Movistar Salvador (6/6 4G)
Guatemala: Tigo (7/7 4G), Claro Guatemala (6/6 4G)
Guyana: GTT (6/6 4G), Digicel Guyana (6/6 4G)
Haiti: Digicel Haïti (6/6 4G), Natcom (6/6 4G)
Honduras: Tigo Honduras (6/6 4G), Claro Honduras (6/6 4G)
Jamaica: Digicel Jamaïque (6/6 4G), Flow (6/6 4G)
Mexico: Telcel (8/8 4G, 4/4 5G), Movistar Mexico (6/6 4G, 2/2 5G), AT&T Mexico (7/7 4G, 3/3 5G)
Nicaragua: Claro Nicaragua (6/6 4G), Tigo Nicaragua (6/6 4G)
Panama: +Móvil (Cable & Wireless) (7/7 4G, 1/1 5G), Tigo Panama (6/6 4G), Digicel (6/6 4G)
Paraguay: Tigo Paraguay (6/6 4G), Personal (6/6 4G), Claro Paraguay (6/6 4G)
Peru: Claro Pérou (6/6 4G, 1/1 5G), Movistar Pérou (6/6 4G, 1/1 5G), Entel Pérou (6/6 4G)
Puerto Rico: Claro Porto Rico (7/7 4G, 4/4 5G), T-Mobile Porto Rico (7/7 4G, 4/4 5G), Liberty (6/6 4G)
Suriname: Telesur (6/6 4G), Digicel Suriname (6/6 4G)
Trinidad and Tobago: bmobile (TSTT) (6/6 4G), Digicel T&T (6/6 4G)
United States: Verizon (5/5 4G, 4/6 5G), AT&T (9/9 4G, 2/3 5G), T-Mobile (8/8 4G, 4/6 5G)
Uruguay: Antel (7/7 4G, 1/1 5G), Movistar Uruguay (6/6 4G), Claro Uruguay (6/6 4G)
Apple iPhone 15 (A2846 – International) specifications
- Brand
- Apple
- Model
- iPhone 15 (A2846 – International)
- Year
- 2023
- eSIM
- Yes · up to 8 profiles
- VoLTE
- Yes
- 4G bands
- B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46, B48
- 5G bands
- n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79
Frequently asked questions
Does the Apple iPhone 15 (A2846 – International) work with an eSIM in the Americas?
Yes. The Apple iPhone 15 (A2846 – International) supports eSIM and is compatible with local networks across 28 the Americas destinations, with 28 rated excellent.
Which carriers work best with the Apple iPhone 15 (A2846 – International)?
Compatibility is strongest where the device matches local 4G and 5G bands. See the country table above for the best operator in each market.
Does the Apple iPhone 15 (A2846 – International) support 5G in the Americas?
The Apple iPhone 15 (A2846 – International) supports 5G on 14 of 28 the Americas destinations covered, depending on the local n-band deployment.
Is an eSIM better than a physical SIM for travel?
An eSIM activates instantly via QR code and lets you keep your home number active, which is more convenient than buying a local SIM on arrival.
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