I have an existing plan with a year to upgrade. I need a new phone without the high $. Any thoughts? Thanks
2006-12-29 03:27:50 · 7 answers · asked by mstanyia 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
Ebay is a great place to purchase new unlocked phones, that is of course as long as the seller is good. I have purchased 4 brand new unlocked phone in the past 6 months. I will list the sellers ID below so you can check them out - Cheers
wireless_experts - Phone arrived 2 days after purchase
accuniverse - Phones arrived 2 days after purchase
saberpoint - Phone arrived 4 days after puchase
2006-12-29 03:46:28 · answer #1 · answered by jrott_2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be okay as long as
1. Phone is compatible with your sim card (should be if it is unlocked)
2. Seller has a good history and rating. Check feedback.
Otherwise, you can get a pre-paid phone at the store for your carrier and you should be able to stick your SIM card into that one. I know people that have done that or gotten one at a pawn shop. That way you will know right away whether or not it works. If it doesn't you can think up some reason to return it.
2006-12-29 05:42:53 · answer #2 · answered by sorcergeek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought my phone off of ebay because I had about a year before my upgrade was available. The only hassle was programming the phone with my company's web browsing and text messaging formats. (which can be found on most phone companies websites or other places... just search the web)
Other than that it works great. Also, you can get phones that aren't available through your carrier in your area.
2006-12-29 03:32:44 · answer #3 · answered by josey s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I buy unlocked phones all the time from eBay. Great way to get a new phone without extending your contract for another 2 years. If you have T-Mobile or Cingular it should work without a hitch. If you have Sprint or Nextel, you have to call and get the SIM switched to the new phone.
2006-12-29 03:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep I bought my Razr from there after the one I got from T-mobile was washed in the washer about a week after purchase.
I agree with the other poster who said T-mobile and Cingulair are best cause all you have to do is take the Sim card out and put it in your new phone.
2006-12-29 03:38:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-12-29 03:33:57 · answer #6 · answered by samm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Just make sure its the right phone type (gsm or cdma).
2006-12-29 06:45:51 · answer #7 · answered by romulusnr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋