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Can I use GSM on Sprint?
Sprint uses a CDMA network, whereas T-Mobile uses GSM. Our recommendation is to buy an unlocked phone, which supports GSM and usually includes support for Sprint’s network. (You can find our favorites in our Best Android Phones, Best Cheap Phones, and Best iPhones guides.)
How do I find out if my phone is GSM or CDMA?
Look up the model number You can use those same About settings to find your model number on both iPhone and Android devices. Model numbers are also often printed on the back of your phone. Once you’ve got your model number you can use a simple Google search to find out if it’s a GSM or CDMA phone.
What phones are compatible with GSM network?
2) Which phone model did you purchase?
- Google Nexus 5x.
- Google Nexus 6.
- Google Nexus 6P.
- Google Pixel.
- HTC Desire 530.
- HTC Desire 626s.
- iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus.
- iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus.
Can you activate a Sprint phone on a GSM network?
As confusing as it is, if you can get your Sprint phone unlocked, there is a chance you can have it activated for service on a GSM network—but you’ll need to speak with your new GSM carrier, and ask whether they’ll accept the make and model of your handset.
Does sprint use GSM or CDMA?
Sprint and T-Mobile operate on two different transmission platforms: Sprint uses CDMA (C ode D ivision M ultiple A ccess) and T-Mobile uses GSM (G lobal S ystem for M obiles). If you have an older phone, it’s probably a CDMA only device, meaning it won’t be able to connect to a GSM network.
Will Sprint phones work on T-Mobile?
Sprint uses a CDMA network, whereas T-Mobile uses GSM. Historically, that meant Sprint phones don’t play well on other wireless carriers, like AT and T-Mobile (with several exceptions). That’s still true for the time being—buying a phone from Sprint doesn’t mean it will be able to work on T-Mobile’s network.
Can I Use my Sprint phone with another carrier’s SIM card?
If you have a Sprint phone, you will be able to use a SIM card from carriers that run on the same network, such as Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile and Ting. If you have a Verizon phone you can use your phone with another carrier’s SIM card as long as they run on the same network, such as Straight Talk and U.S. Mobile.