Can I put a SIM card in a prepaid phone?

A prepaid SIM card will work in any compatible phone. However, a prepaid sim is only for prepaid service.
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Can I put my contract SIM card in a prepaid phone AT&T?

You can be able to use your current SIM card with a compatible AT&T branded device. Feel free to visit your Local AT&T Store if you require further assistance. We hope you enjoy the rest of your day!
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Can I put my SIM card in a Verizon prepaid phone?

That will work as long as both devices use the same SIM card type and the service requirements were met on the sales agreement for the prepaid phone you want to use so that it would be unlocked for use on postpaid accounts. GREFOR62, making sure you have the right SIM card for your device is a must.
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Can I buy a prepaid iPhone and put my SIM card in it?

The iPhone cannot use a prepaid SIM or a pay as you go plan (GoPhone). The iPhone is activated with a pre-installed SIM. SIM-swapping can be done between iPhones in certain situations, but the iPhone is very SIM-specific. It doesn't act as a regular phone in the sense that popping in a different SIM will not work.
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Is prepaid phone unlocked?

For prepaid plans, you can unlock your phone after 12 months of service. You can also unlock it if it's had more than $25 in refills for basic phones or $100 in refills for smartphones. If you have an Android phone, you can use T-Mobile's Device Unlock app to request T-Mobile unlock your phone.
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Setting up a prepaid mobile sim card for kids mobile phone plan



Can you use a prepaid phone with any carrier?

What to Do with Your Unlocked Phone. Now that you have that prepaid phone unlocked, you're free to take it to another carrier, major or small. But before you switch to a new carrier, you'll first want to make sure that your prepaid phone is compatible with your new carrier's network.
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What does it mean when a phone is prepaid?

What is Prepaid mobile? A Prepaid mobile service is one that you pay for upfront when you purchase a SIM Starter Kit or a recharge. You pay a certain amount of money before you start using the service, which is converted into mobile credit used for: Making calls. Sending text messages.
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Can I buy a prepaid Verizon phone and use it on my plan?

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We want to make sure you can activate it the best way for you. Prepaid 4G phones need to be activated for one month of service on prepaid service first but then they can be used on postpaid service. It doesn't have to be used for the full month but that month of service needs to be activated on it.
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What phones are compatible with Verizon prepaid?

Editor's note: We'll be updating this list of the best Verizon prepaid phones regularly as new devices launch.
  1. Samsung Galaxy S22 series. Eric Zeman / Android Authority. ...
  2. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. ...
  3. iPhone 13 series. ...
  4. Google Pixel 6 series. ...
  5. Motorola One 5G Ace. ...
  6. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. ...
  7. TCL 10 5G. ...
  8. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
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Can I turn a contract phone into a prepaid phone?

No. You can switch to prepaid but you will have to pay off the phone. There are no phone installment plans on prepaid.
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Can I turn my AT&T contract phone into a prepaid phone?

Yes you can use the phone on prepaid as long as it is not blacklisted, meaning when the account was closed but phone was not paid off. If the phone is paid off then all you need to do is get a sim and activate it and pick a plan. You can get a sim at ATT or other places like Best Buy or Walmart to name a couple.
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Can you use a Verizon SIM in a prepaid Verizon phone?

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Correct Answer! Jump to solution. paige111902​ , you can definitely use your Sim card in any compatible Verizon Wireless Device.
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Can I use a prepaid Iphone on my AT&T plan?

Yes. Bring your compatible unlocked device, including iPhones, and save on the cost of a new one. You'll just need to purchase an AT&T PREPAID SIM card. All PREPAID customers can take advantage of the convenience of AutoPay.
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Can I switch my Verizon phone to prepaid?

However, if you have completed your customer agreement, you can switch over to Pre Paid. This can be done in one of our stores or online at Verizon Wireless. You might need to change phones depending on the type of phone you have now to make sure it would work under a Pre Pay account.
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What is the difference between a prepaid phone and pay as you go?

With prepaid plans, you pay in advance and once you've used up your plan you get disconnected from the service until you've bought another plan. If you Pay as You Go, you don't buy a plan but rather minutes, texts, and data.
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How do I activate a Verizon prepaid phone?

Write down the phone number and Account Security Code. Turn on or restart the device.
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From another phone, dial (866) 893-7723 and follow the prompts to begin the activation; provide the following info:
  1. Type of device being activated.
  2. 20-digit SIM ID (located on the SIM card)
  3. Your 5-digit ZIP code.
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What are the disadvantages of a prepaid phone?

While prepaid cell phones do offer many advantages, there are some drawbacks to them. One is the cost-per-minute rate these phones have, making this a major disadvantage for anyone who talks a lot on a cell phone. Another issue is the expiration date that comes with most plans' unused minutes, typically 30 or 90 days.
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Are prepaid phones worth it?

It's a great way to save on your monthly phone bill, and you'll have access to the same service as postpaid plans. With prepaid phone plans, you won't have to worry about a credit check or monthly contract. You'll also find lower prices per line than with traditional postpaid plans.
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What is the difference between a prepaid phone and a regular phone?

For starters, prepaid plans charge you a set amount at the beginning of each month for a specific amount of talk, text and data. Postpaid bills arrive at the end, reflecting your data usage. The other big difference between prepaid and postpaid is how you buy your phone from a carrier.
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Why are prepaid phones locked?

The lock is really a software code that's put on the phone by the manufacturer as per the requirement of the carrier that sells the device. And the lock is meant to ensure that the phone can't be used on any other operator's network until a different software code is entered to unlock the device.
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Can I move my SIM card to a new phone?

You can often switch your SIM card to a different phone, provided the phone is unlocked (meaning, it is not tied to a particular carrier or device) and the new phone will accept the SIM card. All you need to do is remove the SIM from the phone it is in currently, then place it into the new unlocked phone.
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Can I unlock my phone myself for free?

The first and best route is to go to the carrier. If you are eligible to unlock your phone, then it's completely free! The FCC says: "Participating providers may not charge existing or former customers additional fees to unlock a device if it is eligible to be unlocked.
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Can you put any SIM card into an unlocked phone?

Can You Put Any SIM Card Into an Unlocked Phone? When you have an unlocked phone, you can use any SIM card. Prior to the invention of 4G LTE, networks were split between GSM and CDMA operators. Now, since the introduction of 4G LTE phones, new iPhones and Android devices are compatible with both GSM and CDMA networks.
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