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Have you wondered whether or not it was possible to employ multiple service providers on the same cell phone? Perhaps you simply want to use a cell phone that your current service provider does not offer for sale. There is a way to solve all of these problems – making use of an unlocked cell phone. This is a relatively difficult task that will require your cell phone and a SIM card from an older phone.
- Find your old phone and take out the SIM card that is inside of it. A SIM card is the “identification” of a cell phone, which has all of the information with regards to your cell phone account. More often than not, it is found behind or near the battery in the back. If you are having difficulty removing the SIM from its tray, you may wish to employ a dull knife. However, take care that you do not scratch the card upon removing it, since it is a delicate piece of technology.
- Set aside the SIM card in a place that is safe that it will not get lost. Find the SIM tray for your new, unlocked phone. Like the old one, you should find this behind or near the battery.
- Put your old SIM card into the SIM tray for your new, unlocked phone. There is only one way to insert the SIM card due to the way it is notched, so there should not be any trouble. Reassemble the phone after you have inserted the new card.
- Turn on the unlocked cell phone. You should have no troubles if everything worked out. It should immediately recognize your SIM card and boot up as a normal cell phone. You will notice the logo for your carrier and see bars indicating your signal. This means that your cell phone is properly communicating with the cell towers. If this is the case, you should be safe to use your phone.
- Test your new cell phone either by accessing the internet or making a phone call. This will ensure that your settings are functioning well and without any troubles.
What else can I help you with?
Can you use a nokia sim card with a Motorola phone if the phone is unlocked?
If both the SIM you want to use and the phone you want to use it on are unlocked, then this is possible.
What are the benefits of having an unlocked phone?
Having an unlocked phone allows you to use the phone with different carriers. Keep in mind some services may not function on an unlocked phone.
You bought a unlocked phone how do you activate it?
Take it into a phone company that offer's the use of unlocked phones and they should activate it for you.
Can you use a SIM card from a Dominican Republic phone company in an unlocked iphone3?
Yes, if unlocked you can use it.
Can you use wifi if your phone is unlocked?
If your phone is wifi capable, yes.
what is an unlocked cell phone ?
what is an unlocked cell phone
Can you use a fido sim card with a rogars phone?
Nope unless your phone is unlocked from fido.. You can get your phone unlocked from any vendors online like Unlocking4u.com
Can you use a sim card from a prepaid phone and use it in a HTC desire unlocked phone?
Yes you can. If the handset s unlocked, it will accept any carrier's SIM card.
Where can I go to get my cell phone unlocked for cheap?
When your cell phone is unlocked, you can use it with any service provider's network. The original service provider will have to unlock the cell phone for you.
what unlocked phones can be used with an ATT account We need to replace an ATT phone, don't want to pay retail for a new phone and aren't ready to renew the 2 year contract?
An unlocked phone can accept the SIM card from any cell phone provider. If you have an ATT SIM card, you can use it in an unlocked phone. A locked phone is created by the provider to force the use of its service; an unlocked phone can take any SIM card.
Can you use an iphone with t mobile?
You will have to first get the phone unlocked.
What is the advantage of getting a cheap unlocked smartphone?
If you buy a smartphone from a provider, the chances that it's not unlocked are high. This means that you cannot use a simcard from a different provider in your phone. It can be handy to have a unlocked phone when you change providers or when you want to sell your phone.
