I am not due for an upgrade until next october on my contract. But would I be able to change the phone and keep the same sim card if I paid??
2006-12-19 10:13:48 · 16 answers · asked by Katie M 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
As long as your new phone is not locked into any particular service provider you and use any sim card you like in it.
2006-12-19 10:16:09 · answer #1 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a new phone and put your pre-existing SIM card into that phone. Your SIM card stores your service info as well as stored phone numbers and your phone number. The only problem is you are going to pay the full price of the phone which is pretty expensive.
2006-12-19 10:16:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most cases you can use the same sim. Some newer phones use a newer Sim I think but your network should be able to supply a new one if you need it.
If you are buying a phone make sure it is unlocked or at least locked to the same mobile operator you use.
2006-12-19 10:27:36 · answer #3 · answered by Gordon B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, no problem.
2 caveats however:
1) make sure the new phone is "unlocked" i.e. it is not restricted to one network operator, (unless of course it is locked to the same operator as you're currently with).
2) make sure you have an external copy of your contacts / phonebook. Most phones these days store the contacts database on memory inside the phone rather than the SIM. If you change phones, chances are you'll lose all your contacts.
Good luck.
2006-12-20 03:00:03 · answer #4 · answered by chopchubes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as long as your new 'phone has all the same services as your old one. If it doesn't you may sometimes get problems but the basic 'phone should still work.
2006-12-19 10:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by DekeR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as u choose a phone that is compatible with ur fone the sim card shouldnt change! so u can change phone as much as u like!
wahey hows that for advice?
;)
2006-12-19 10:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by lori_b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sim cards are usually one standard size so you should be able to transfer it no problem.
2016-03-29 00:40:41 · answer #7 · answered by Elaine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it the phone is the same network then its easy if not its just a case of getting it unlocked and that you!
2006-12-19 10:16:38 · answer #8 · answered by foxy lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes....just make sure the other phone is sim free
2006-12-19 11:45:06 · answer #9 · answered by Jane2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can change the phone if you buy it yourself the contractor won't give you one as your paying for the phone in your monthly bills
2006-12-19 10:19:10 · answer #10 · answered by Dan Ln 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋