I want to keep Cingular phone service, but their phones suck! If I buy a phone directly from the manufacturer, say, Nokia, will I be able to insert the SIM card into the new phone? (My current phone is LG.) Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I'm technologically challenged!
2006-09-06 18:52:36 · 10 answers · asked by emmeaki 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
Yes. Bit of the phone is "locked" you have to unlock it first. It's mostly pay-as-you-go phones that are locked; but others obtained at concessional prices (or free) may also be locked.
You can do it by getting a code online or for free, or a shop can do it, often for $10 or £10.
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2006-09-06 18:53:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you purchase a phone from Nokia you need to make sure its GSM capable and it has the 1900 and 850 frequency. Normally when you purchase phones from the manufacture they are already unlocked. They are only locked if you purchase from a wireless provider. Also if you purchase a phone straight from Nokia be sure to call your provider to configure your phone so you can use the internet and picture messaging. Cingular doesnt charge to do it and its simple.
2006-09-06 18:59:05 · answer #2 · answered by Marco & Thuy G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I am assuming you meant to buy an unlocked phone from the Internet. Unlocked phones don't have restrictions on bands and provider coverage. You could however, also unlock your current LG phone for a small price at certain places on the web.
2006-09-06 18:59:08 · answer #3 · answered by johnphan05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes . You can insert sim card into other cell phones (only if you can remove it from your original Cingular phone)
2006-09-06 19:03:56 · answer #4 · answered by Y Raghavendra Reddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it says you need a new two year contract on the eBay ad, you're going to need to set up a new account to get the phone regardless of if you already have one with the same company. Now you can still find a lot of phones on eBay without a contract though they're going to be more expansive.
2016-03-27 01:08:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-09-06 19:06:53 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As someone who used to work for a cell phone company, I can guarantee you the answer is "no". Different manuafacturers use different SIM cards....No dice!
2006-09-06 18:58:46 · answer #7 · answered by Pedro I. Wong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes the phone needs to be unlocked
2006-09-06 18:54:02 · answer #8 · answered by newyorktocountry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess, maybe you should talk to another phone agents or talk to the agents who makes the phone
2006-09-06 18:54:59 · answer #9 · answered by hopelane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.....i do it when I go over seas....wink!
2006-09-06 18:54:02 · answer #10 · answered by blacklion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋