Your sprint forward account will automatically transfer to boost mobile beginning october 9. The cards have been in every iphone since, all the way up to the iphone 7 plus. Sprint prepaid will assist with unlocking a sprint forward device under the following circumstances. New sprint micro 3ff sim card simgww216r for sprint iphone 4s a87. These let you call friends and family members by letting you connect to your mobile network. Remove or switch the sim card in your iphone or ipad apple. I have a sprint iphone 4s can i use a sprint prepaid sim card. The iphone 4s, however, has a sim cardslot because it is a gsmworld phone.
Sprint iphone 5 and and iphone 4s can be unlocked for sim. You can then acquire a new microsim card from any compatible prepaid. Not only that but a prepaid sim card is perfect for those with mediocre or below credit or who dont want to pay a hefty postpaid plan deposit. When you first arrive in taiwan you should get your prepaid sim card at the airport. So i purchased an iphone 4s that is unlocked and compatible with sprint or verizon on its way. Both the sprint and verizon iphone 4s phones 16g, 32g and 64g most definitely had a sim card slot. Oct 11, 2011 that s right, when you re traveling to other gsm countries, you ll be able to buy a local micro sim card or a normal one and cut it, and pop it into your iphone 4s. 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. Prepaid phones work in a similar way, in that you can avoid an expensive wireless plan by paying monthtomonth, but they are compatible with only one specific carrier. Verizon does have prepaid, but i dont believe they allow the iphone on prepaid. The prepaid sim card is an option for those who would not prefer to make a commitment to a carrier network. I will need to be able to access emails and i am hoping to do so for free from hotels etc.
Republic wireless bring your own phone sim card kit with 3in1 sim for prepaid. The iphone 4 on sprint s network is not a gsmworld phone, therefore does not have international capabilities. That s right, when you re traveling to other gsm countries, you ll be able to buy a local microsim card or a normal one and cut it, and pop it into your iphone 4s. The iphone in germany and europe part 2 the german way. Nov 29, 2015 some things to know regarding sim cards when activating an unlocked device on sprint. 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.
Newer model iphones from sprint do come with a sim slot as they are compatible with both cdma and gsm carriers. Install or replace the sim card apple iphone 4s 64gb. Can i simply use the sim from the old verizon phone, or do i need a sprint specific one. Sprints iphone 4s may be a world phone but you wont be able to enjoy local read. 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. Verizon iphone 4s sim unlock tutorial verizon community.
Sprint s iphone 4s may be a world phone but you wont be able to enjoy local read. Sim subscriber identification module card is a specially programmed microchip that stores network identification data. For those who do not know, there is currently a way to use a sprint iphone 5 and 4s on sim card networks. If you were planning to buy a sprint iphone 4s with hopes of using its unlocked microsim card slot to dodge international roaming charges, that now appears to be a limited time offer. I dont like contracts and noticed the phone has a sim card slot. For example, a sim tray from an iphone 6s will not fit in an iphone 7. For that reason, it does not need a sim card and does not have a sim card slot. Unlocked phones use an interchangeable sim card that can connect to multiple global system for mobile gsm networks, like sprint and verizon in the united states. Product title straight talk prepaid apple iphone 6s plus 32gb. Will my iphone 4s work with a verizon vodafone prepaid sim card. The only way ive heard about people using the iphone prepaid was with either tmobile, or att, but it is done with the phone being unlocked, and.
Nano sim cards are the smallest sim cards that came out in the iphone 5 in 20. Sprint clean micro iccid sim card simgww216r for apple iphone 4s. The verizon and sprint versions of the iphone 4s are programmed to. Nov 18, 2011 verizon does have prepaid, but i dont believe they allow the iphone on prepaid. Jun 08, 20 i had a verizon wireless iphone 4s, however when i restored it it became sprint. That is to say, a sprint device can only be used with a sprint plan, a sprint prepaid device can only be used with a sprint prepaid plan, a virgin mobile device can only be. Can you jailbreak an iphone 4s that is sprint to use with. The only way ive heard about people using the iphone prepaid was with either tmobile, or att, but it is done with the phone being unlocked, and some other things done with it. If you cut or modify your sim card to fit a different device model, you might not be able to connect to cellular networks or access certain features using that device. Will cutting my sim card work to use as a micro sim card. Overview apple iphone 4s preowned sprint prepaid your mobile device is your connection to the world and the gatekeeper to your personal data.
Why you cant take your unlocked iphone 4s to another u. Activacion iphone 4 4s 5 cdma verizon sprint cricket en iusacell unefon. While sprint will be making this a standard, verizon will still be locking the iphone 4s sim slot for new users, and will only grant what they call international unlock for folks. Do you have a new compatible device you want to swap to on your account. Make sure you bring an unlocked iphone with you, it must be unlocked to use a taiwan sim card. Get the best deals on iphone 4s sprint sim when you shop the largest online selection. If you cancel your paid prime membership or return the qualifying smartphone within the first 3 months of your paid prime membership, we may void your gift card or charge you in the amount of the gift card.
So your older sim card from your 4s unfortunately wont fit in your new phone. The iphone 4 on sprints network is not a gsmworld phone, therefore does not have international capabilities. I have a sprint iphone 4 that has no sim card slot. With an unlocked phone, you can use a sim card from a wireless provider in. Heres how to properly insert a sim card into your apple iphone 4s to avoid potential service issues. Android models those who prefer android devices for their phone calls have many other options for sim cards. I bought an iphone 4s and it didnt have a sim card so i couldnt activate it can i go get one at a sprint store or purchase one somewhere browse sprint community. Verizon prepaid phones shop cell phones with no contract. Oct 14, 2011 sprint unlocks iphone 4s sim card confusion. Sprint 128k micro sim card kit simgww216r iphone 4s.
An iphone 5, iphone 6, or iphone 6 plus typically has its own micro sim or nano sim card. Sim unlock refers to enabling the sim slot of your device to allow you to insert another carriers sim card either domestically or internationally. It helps sprints network identify you as a customer. Whether youre a talker, texter or web surfer, theres something to be had for everyone when it comes to moving to a prepaid plan. Youll need to keep making payments to your sprint forward account through october 8.
My wife has an iphone 4s purchased at verizon, and it died. The micro sim card size is small compared to the original sim card but not quite as small as the nano sim card. May, 2017 how to activate a cdma iphone 4 the apple buyer. The reason why the iphone 4 from sprint doesnt have a slot for a sim card is that sprint is a cdma carrierthey dont use sim cards for some phones as the technology is built into the cell phones themselves. The iphone 4s, however, has a sim card slot because it is a gsmworld phone. Sprint iphone 5 and and iphone 4s can be unlocked for sim card usage.
Using an older iphone 44s or 5 with a prepaid cellular service. Using an older iphone 44s or 5 with a prepaid cellular. The bring your own phone page now also has a way to order a card directly as well. However i was told sprint iphones are cdma, but if it has a sim card slot doesnt that make it gsm as well. Apple iphone 4s remove sim card heading removinginseting a sim is helpful when receiving activation errors sim not detectednot validfailurenot recognizedmisaligned, having trouble with the browser or have a blankfrozen screen. I have a droid on a prepaid plan with verizon vodafone.
You can also contact sprint worldwide care who can ship a new sim card to you directly. Sprints iphone 4s sim unlock a limited affair cnet. Purchasing a prepaid sim card from cellular abroad is advantageous for several. This edition of ask maggie offers some advice to help keep the costs down. As we all know sprint will unlock iphones 5s and above, but anything prior is screwed. Saving money with international sim cards in your iphone 4s. Leap wireless, sprint to offer prepaid nocontract iphone 4.
In theory, this means that the iphone 4s would be able to use prepaid sim cards on networks outside the us so customers wouldnt have to pay. Im looking into getting a samsung galaxy s5 sprint phone. Sim cards are small, removable smart cards used to store data like your mobile phone number and the phone carrier you use. When you bring your phone to sprint, youll need to replace your existing sim card with a sprint sim card so that our network can identify you as a customer.
Sprint wont sell iphone 4s with unlocked microsim card slot. While the cricket phone is sold without a contract, it is not unlocked. Oct 31, 2019 if you cut or modify your sim card to fit a different device model, you might not be able to connect to cellular networks or access certain features using that device. Carriers fool you into thinking your iphone 4s is unlocked. He cant seem to find his original sim card from sprint that came with the phone. Sprint clean micro iccid sim card simgww216r for apple. My husband is currently deployed and before he left, he unlocked his iphone 4s through sprint to use it overseas. Buy from a large selection of nocontract cell phones at verizon. If you get a new iphone and your old sim card wont fit, contact your carrier to move your account to the sim card that came with your iphone. The iphone 44s used a micro sim card and the 5 and later all use a nano sim card. 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.
Some things to know regarding sim cards when activating an. That is to say, a sprint device can only be used with a sprint plan, a sprint prepaid device can only be used with a sprint prepaid plan, a virgin mobile device can only be used on a virgin mobile plan, a boost mobile. Immediately after sprint and verizons announcement of their release date, there was. This is different than the jailbreak unlocking method. To make a payment, visit a boost mobile store, or pay online at. I had a verizon wireless iphone 4s, however when i restored it it became sprint. 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. Oct, 2011 if you were planning to buy a sprint iphone 4s with hopes of using its unlocked micro sim card slot to dodge international roaming charges, that now appears to be a limited time offer. Clean sprint micro iccid sim card simgww216r for apple iphone 4s. Basically im just wondering what prepaid sim cards would. Currently i just use it similar to an ipod, but i want to turn it back into a phone. Get the best deals on sprint prepaid cell phone sim cards when you shop the largest online.
Learn which size sim card your iphone or ipad uses apple. Nov 10, 2016 what size sim card does an iphone 8 use. I bought my iphones from bestbuy, i did not sign up for any contract, there was no mention of restrictions on the neither on the receipts. Hi there, i currently have an unlocked iphone and would like to purchase a prepaid sim card for the 3 weeks i am in california. Or you can reactivate your older iphone with one of these services for just the price of a new microsim card and the monthly service fee. If i cut out the sim and put it in the iphone will it work. Sprint 760492036429 prepaid sim cards sprint postpaid device.
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