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3. No SIM included usually means you can to any carrier

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 11:39 AM

Jan 2021

Of course the carrier has to offer service compatible with the phone. Pre-LTE there were different varieties of 3G that we’re not compatible with each other.
I would suggest price shopping directly with Tracfone, Cricket etc rather than buying cheap off Amazon as it can be tricky to get the right phone/service package when purchasing wireless ala carte.

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Another pre-paid phone question. [View all] LAS14 Jan 2021 OP

The sim card is the carriers information and identifier for the phone. cayugafalls Jan 2021 #1

Yes. SergeStorms Jan 2021 #2

No SIM included usually means you can to any carrier BBG Jan 2021 #3

Thanks. nt LAS14 Jan 2021 #4

Unlocked Timewas Jan 2021 #5

I had hoped not to have to sign up for a plan. Is it not possible to get a phone... LAS14 Jan 2021 #6

There are Timewas Jan 2021 #7

I'd second the Tracfone route. fleabiscuit Jan 2021 #8

Thanks! nt LAS14 Jan 2021 #9