While Apple customers in major metropolitan areas are often in reach of an Apple Store when it comes time to make a device repair appointment, those outside of city centers or regions without Apple Authorized Service Providers are left with few options. To give more customers access to safe and reliable repairs, Apple today announced that it has now expanded its authorized service network to every Best Buy location in the United States.
By expanding its service network, Apple says there are now over 1,800 third-party Apple Authorized Service Providers in the United States. This number is in addition to the support offerings at Apple’s own 506 retail stores. Besides being more convenient for customers, the main advantage of completing a repair through an Authorized Service Provider is access to parts certified for safety, quality, and reliability. Apple’s vice president of AppleCare commented on the expansion:
At Apple, we’re dedicated to providing the best customer service in the world. If a customer ever needs to repair their products, we want them to feel confident those repairs are done safely and correctly. We’re always looking at how we can reliably expand our network of trained technicians and we’re excited to partner with every Best Buy store so it’s even easier for our customers to find an authorized repair location near them.
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