They actually helped me set up my iphone 4s on a prepaid account. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. This is an awesome phone that is 64bit that will work well with the upcoming ios 11. An attendant online told me the iphone software is not compatible with prepaid data plans, so only the textingcalling would work, but i feel like she was just trying to get me to buy a postpaid plan.
Can i use an att prepaid sim to activate my iphone 4. Take advantage of the new esim in your unlocked iphone to join the t mobile network. Top rated products if compatible with your phone, you can purchase these sim cards and quickly snap them into place. Noannualcontract pricing new activation and qualifying monthly voice plan.
Trying to get a sim card for a sprint phone to see if its compatible for this phone. A multisize sim card provides a convenient way to connect your phone, while the activation and service guide walks you through each step of the installation process. That way you cant use it anywhere else and they get to keep your. I have a iphone 4 and i wanted to get a prepaid sim but i don t know how it works. Not only that but a prepaid sim card is perfect for those with mediocre or below credit or who don t want to pay a hefty postpaid plan deposit. The guy at the store said you could use any gsm unlocked or att phone with any of the prepaid plans.
She asked me to put her on my plan but i knew better so i looked into a go plan and sim card. Once your phone is unlocked, get a t mobile sim starter kit and choose a plan. Data service not working after swapping the sim card. Okay so i have an iphone 5s, i previously had an old iphone 4. Last summer, i was using a gophone sim in my 3g iphone.
Cant i just cut my gophones sim card into a microsim and stick it into the iphone 4s without having to contact att. This video will show anyone with a full size sim how to trim it down to a micro sim card using a sim cutter tool. More proof that the iphone 4 or any iphone will work with a go phone sim. If after swapping the sim and confirming or adding a compatible data feature, you still can t use data, you may need to program the correct apn and mms data settings to use data services on the new device. Converting t mobile prepaid sim card to micro sim card for use in the smart phone.
Dont forget to grab an extra iphone charger to two. How to use an unlocked iphone 4 with tmobile macworld. The nano sim is the smallest type available which works with the variety of models that have thin designs. Or would the phone still need to get unlocked before. Micro sized sim card compatible with iphone 4, 4s, galaxy s2, s3, s4. Prepaid activation how to activate iphone 4 with prepaid. Each of these service providers will sell you an iphone 4, iphone 4s, or iphone 5, or in some cases, an iphone 5s or iphone 5c, at a nonsubsidized rate.
The reason being is that the sim card that comes with that package will be locked to that specific phonedevice. Whether you activate the iphone 5 on your line or not, you are going to need at least one new sim. This is an easy way to purchase credit in advance and avoid a monthly payment. The prepaid sim card is an option for those who would not prefer to make a commitment to a carrier network. Howardforums is a discussion board dedicated to mobile phones with over 1,000,000 members and growing. Using an older iphone 44s or 5 with a prepaid cellular service. For your convenience howardforums is divided into 7 main sections. Jul 17, 2010 the reason being is that the sim card that comes with that package will be locked to that specific phonedevice. Buy the micro sim card off of ebay from that seller and follow the directions at the bottom of the listing. If you get a new iphone and your old sim card won t fit, contact your carrier to move your account to the sim card that came with your iphone. More proof that the iphone 4 or any iphone will work with a go phone sim card no matter what version or baseband u have.
To carve that sim into a microsim, youll want to gather a few tools. For instance, if more minutes than what are agree upon are exceeded, then the sim card sends. Learn which size sim card your iphone or ipad uses apple. For the iphone 4 and 4s, but the micro sim card shown below. Additionally, prepaid data will likely not work on the iphone 4. My brother gave me his old iphone as a handmedown and moved the original sim card to his new phone. A wide selection of available phone plans let you choose one that best fits your lifestyle, and direct activation from your phone or tablet makes setup easy. You can find phones from prepaid phones and unlocked phones like cricket phones, verizon prepaid phones and more. The you can buy a gophone sim card, pop it into your iphone and boom. Hi all i purchased a 16gb iphone 4 in the us and have found that i can t use it at all in australia. Don t forget to grab an extra iphone charger to two. Is there like a monthly bill, or do you pay for a sim one time and when you run out of minutes you pay them again to get more.
For the iphone 5 and 5c and 5s, buy the micro sim card and this nano sim cutter which will cut it to the correct size. I used the sim less iphone for music or via wifi until i tried to reset the device and found you cannot register ios on an iphone without a sim. You can even choose pay as you go like 10 cents per minute. Verizon prepaid phones shop cell phones with no contract. You can then acquire a new microsim card from any compatible prepaid cellular service provider to add the ability to make and receive calls. In some countries and regions, these iphone models feature an esim.
Jan 10, 2011 converting t mobile prepaid sim card to micro sim card for use in the smart phone. Sim card is suitable for use with standard, micro and nano devices. Can you put a prepaid sim card in a iphone answers. Or you can reactivate your older iphone with one of these services for just the price of a new micro sim card and the monthly service fee. For the latest on our response to coronavirus covid19, click here.
I was tired of the data plans they offered and asked if there was any way i could still get the unlimited plan that was no longer offered for prepaid. I have had an old iphone 4 laying around and thought id convert it into gophone for my relative who. With a prepaid individual or monthly plan, the sim card records all the details regarding said prepaid plan and helps the carrier and consumer adhere to the prepaid agreement. We also have a great selection of cell phone cases, iphone xr case, iphone xr cases and the popular popsockets cell phone grip and stand to make your phone unique to you. Easy to install i used a paperclip to open the sim card drive into my iphone. If you plan to use it as a prepaid phone, it comes with the prepaid sim card as well. Using an older iphone 44s or 5 with a prepaid cellular. Not available to devices locked to another carrier. Experience worryfree data and get your choice of premium entertainment with our unlimited plans. Save on the cost of a new phone with a gophone sim card. I bought this phone and it was a waste of money my phone is 2 days old and the battery only last 3 hrs and it took 4 hrs to fully charge what a joke i will stay with samsung galaxy at least they fully charge in an hour you can t take the battery out the sim card is a pain in the butt to open with a paper clip worst phone ever. T mobile prepaid esim is the simplest way to activate the uncarrier to your phone in the us. For the iphone 3g and 3gs, buy the regular sim card. Walmart family mobile bring your own phone sim kit tmobile gsm compatible.
Compatible with samsung galaxy s10, note 9, s6, note 5, s6 edge, s6 edge plus, lg v10. Anyone with a sim less iphone should get one of these. You can activate a cellular plan on an esim from a carrier that supports dual sim. Then pop the micro sim card into the your ip4 and itll work. The point here is that you can t just swap sims because the micro sim in the 4s will not fit in the iphone 5 which takes a nano sim. Compatible with most ios, windows, and android devices. May 21, 2011 this video will show anyone with a full size sim how to trim it down to a micro sim card using a sim cutter tool. Or ask how to get a new sim card if your iphone didn t come with one. I am travelling to italy for 2 weeks, and looking to buy a prepaid mobile sim card with data plan for my iphone 4 its unlocked. We recommend upgrading to a new t mobile phone for the best experience. Oct 31, 2019 if you get a new iphone and your old sim card won t fit, contact your carrier to move your account to the sim card that came with your iphone.
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