I was wondering if someone could tell me if the sIII mini can be used on any USA prepaid carriers like Virgin Mobile, Straight Talk, Boost Mobile...etc? I love this phone and really hope to get to use it here. If so, what are my options? I read up on the frequencies and have a general idea but not sure exactly how it applies per phone. Thanks
Only works for tmobile and at&t
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Hey guys, just curious, as I'm having withdrawals from actually having a decent phone that doesn't make me want to use it as a hockey puck.
I have access to a tmobile Samsung galaxy s2, for a cheap price, if I were to unlock it, would it be capable of running on the Verizon network? Obviously with owning a d3, I have a sim card, would it work? Also, again out of pure curiosity, would an unlocked att phone work on our network?
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Hey guys, just curious, as I'm having withdrawals from actually having a decent phone that doesn't make me want to use it as a hockey puck.
I have access to a tmobile Samsung galaxy s2, for a cheap price, if I were to unlock it, would it be capable of running on the Verizon network? Obviously with owning a d3, I have a sim card, would it work? Also, again out of pure curiosity, would an unlocked att phone work on our network?
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It all depends on if the phones are capable of running on CDMA/EVDO. Do some research on the phones sorry I'm not much help
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Google (your phone model) specs and see if the radio bands are ones that are supported by verizon.
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No the SGS2 uses GSM and Verizon uses CDMA. Maybe someone would trade you phones?
Even if the phone has CDMA hardware like any Sprint phone, Verizon will only allow devices on their network if they are authorized for use on Verizon.
Hi all,
Looking for some help with my Galaxy Captivate that I'm planning to purchase used on ebay...
Would it be possible for me to unlock it and then use it in the UK with O2, utilizing 2G and 3G properly?
Thanks in advance.
As long as the frequencies that the Captivate is made to operate on are available on the phone carrier's network that u speak of.
Just search and find what your carrier uses and compare it to what the specs of the Captivate state on the Samsung website.
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Sounds like a simple question - is there anyone who has first hand experience of whether an unlocked i9305 LTE GS3 will for certain work with Three (3) sim cards?
I never though it would be so difficult to find out - I had some problems with an i9305 that was unlocked and wouldn't take my Three (3) sim, however there were a few other issues with the internals of the phone so I had to return it.
I've searched a fair bit on google for an answer and can't find one person who is on Three (3) who has used their sim with an unlocked i9305!
Just check what bands they use, surely if the I9305 can use those frequencies you'll be fine?
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Just check what bands they use, surely if the I9305 can use those frequencies you'll be fine?
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Problem is he seems to have been doing that, and it's not fine. Makes sense to pose the question I think.
I used to have a Note 2 LTE N7105 bought from orange and I used to use 3 UK sim card on unlimited internet (£12.90/month). I unlocked it using the service menu.
I'm sure it will be the same with the S3 if you bought the S3 from a UK authorised dealer and not gray importers like mobicity and the others.
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Sounds like a simple question - is there anyone who has first hand experience of whether an unlocked i9305 LTE GS3 will for certain work with Three (3) sim cards?
I never though it would be so difficult to find out - I had some problems with an i9305 that was unlocked and wouldn't take my Three (3) sim, however there were a few other issues with the internals of the phone so I had to return it.
I've searched a fair bit on google for an answer and can't find one person who is on Three (3) who has used their sim with an unlocked i9305!
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My I9305 was locked to T-Mobile, I've bought unlock code from eBay and that's it... All OK, I'm using Three, The One Plan... very fast DL in London...
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No problem
djembey said:
My I9305 was locked to T-Mobile, I've bought unlock code from eBay and that's it... All OK, I'm using Three, The One Plan... very fast DL in London...
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Just popped my 3 sim into my new i9305 - it works just fine.
Sorry if this is a silly question, but I couldn't find the answer anywhere else. My carrier is Verizon, but I'm not sure how long or if it's coming to their stores or not.
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Sorry if this is a silly question, but I couldn't find the answer anywhere else. My carrier is Verizon, but I'm not sure how long or if it's coming to their stores or not.
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These phones don't support CDMA.
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Sv: Can an Xperia Z bought from Japan/UK be used on a US carrier?
You can only use on ATT ot TMo.
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Thanks for explaining, I did go and read up on the different kinds of networks. Kind of a shame, I was really looking forward to using this phone and I don't think Sony would go out of their way to reconfigure their device and get it FCC tested now.
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Nearly all international HSPA+ devices work fine on AT&T's HSPA+ network and MVNOs that use the same network, such as Straight Talk's bring-your-own-device SIM plans.
More and more international HSPA+ devices are now supporting AWS1700, required for T-Mobile HSPA in most areas.
Sony has not released a CDMA device in quite some time. However, Qualcomm's latest modem chipsets make doing so far more feasible than it has been in the past, so a Verizon variant is possible. However, a Verizon variant is going to be heavily locked down.
As long as you are on Verizon, you will be stuck with inferior locked down devices. I suggest leaving them for Straight Talk as soon as you can.
I have an extremely beneficial plan on verizon right now; unlimited data, texts and calls from a grandfather plan. My only concern with switching is losing the 4g network and speed (I live off tethering). The only competition I know is t-mobile. Does straight talk or an alternative carrier offer unlimited data at the moment? I have my fingers crossed for Google Wireless some year soon.
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So I'm thinking about buying an unlocked moto x originally through Verizon but was used on t-mobile, my question is can anyone guarantee me that it'll work on att if I put my apn settings and will i get LTE ... any answer is appreciated
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So I'm thinking about buying an unlocked moto x originally through Verizon but was used on t-mobile, my question is can anyone guarantee me that it'll work on att if I put my apn settings and will i get LTE ... any answer is appreciated
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Ok... So you're thinking about buying an unlocked phone that was originally a Verizon phone but was used on T-Mobile that you want to use on AT&T? That is a bit convoluted, each vendor uses different bits of spectrum and a Verizon phone isn't a pure GSM phone such as AT&T or T-Mobile might have, I would be cautious, why not just get an unlocked AT&T device?
That being said, if it can be used on a GSM network like T-Mobile it should work on AT&T, the problem being that - as I said - each carrier uses different bits of the spectrum.
Save yourself the potential hassle and buy the proper AT&T model.
Yeah i am being cautious I'm passing on it thanks for the responses
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