Sage-Tips

Can I use a GSM unlocked phone?

All unlocked phones work on carriers that use GSM networks. Popular U.S. carriers that use GSM networks include AT, T-Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS, Simple Mobile and Tracfone. You will need to use a SIM card from a GSM provider to get service for your unlocked phone.

Does Straight Talk use GSM SIM cards?

Pay-as-you-go cell phone provider Straight Talk employs SIM cards, allowing you to use your own unlocked GSM or CDMA phone on the network or purchase one of the phones that the company offers directly.

Is straight talk a GSM or CDMA carrier?

Straight Talk offers support for both CDMA and GSM devices, as it piggybacks on the T-Mobile, Sprint, AT, and Verizon’s networks. Straight Talk offers no-contract plans for individuals on 30-day refills that start at basic talk, text, and limited data, all the way up to unlimited data.

Can I put my Straight Talk SIM card in an unlocked phone?

With Straight Talk’s Keep Your Own Phone program, you can get Straight Talk service on your current phone, as long as it is compatible with our KYOP program. Compatible phones include AT Compatible phones, T-Mobile Compatible phones, Sprint Compatible Phones, as well as most GSM and CDMA Unlocked phones.

What cellular network does Straight Talk use?

Straight Talk is a type of carrier known as an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator), which means that it doesn’t run or own a wireless network. Instead, it purchases the right to use towers from AT, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint.

Does Straight Talk run on GSM or CDMA?

Can unlocked phones work with any carrier?

Unlocked cell phones are also very convenient when a contract is still in tact, but the originally purchased phone has been lost, damaged, or stolen. Unlocked cell phones work with GSM enabled phones only; therefore, any carrier that services GSM phones will support unlocked cell phones.

What phones can you switch to Straight Talk?

the only phones that you can switch to Straight Talk is a GSM phone from AT, T-Mobile, or a unlocked GSM phone, by installing a Straight Talk SIM card (the Verizon iPhone 4 doesn’t take a SIM)

Are Telstra phones unlocked?

Based on the phone’s data, such as: the brand and model, its IMEI serial number and the network of the service provider it is locked for, a unique unlocking code for Telstra is generated. After inputting the unlock code on the phone’s keypad the simlock is disabled.

Do unlocked cell phones work internationally?

Internationally Unlocked Phones are unlocked from a service provider that it was previously locked to. This sometimes means the phone is unlocked for international use but is not eligible to be used on other US GSM carriers. Factory Unlocked Phones are not made for a specific carrier thus are unlocked out the factory.