Can you put any SIM card in a SIM free phone?

A SIM free phone can come locked or unlocked. If it is unlocked, then any SIM card that physically fits will work. If it is locked, then you must insert a matching SIM or unlock the phone. All phones sold on Mobile Fun are both SIM free and unlocked, meaning they come without a SIM card, and will work on all networks.
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Can I put any SIM in a SIM free phone?

SIM free phones are phones that don't come with a SIM card. SIM free phones are also unlocked, meaning you can use them with any network. SIM free phones are popular choices for phone-users who want to buy their phones outright and (typically) pair with a SIM only deal. This often works out cheaper.
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Can I put my old SIM card in a SIM free phone?

A SIM free phone enables you to choose the phone network, data package and price that suits your usage best. You may already have a SIM that you want to transfer to your new phone and with a SIM free mobile phone you can do this quickly and easily by simply inserting the SIM card into your new device.
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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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Is unlocked and sim free the same?

An Unlocked phone will have previously been locked to a network, but has since had any restrictions removed so that it can work with any network. SIM Free is a phone which has never been provided with a SIM card, and therefore will not be tied to a network.
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Can a sim free phone be blocked?

To recap though: SIM free is the sale of a phone without a SIM card. A SIM free phone may be locked to a network.
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What is the benefit of SIM free phone?

Combining a SIM-free phone with a SIM-only purchase means you won't be restricted by the usual 24 month obligation. This leaves you free to change your phone more frequently, as well as having to wait much less time if you decide you fancy swapping to a different tariff or network.
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Can I put my old SIM card in my new phone?

As long as the SIM card is the same size for the same make/model phone, you will be able to use it.
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What happens when you put a SIM in a locked phone?

If your phone or tablet is locked, you will only be able to use a SIM card from the mobile network it's locked to. This can be very frustrating if you need to use a SIM from a different network, only to find that your phone (or tablet) won't let you.
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Are SIM cards Universal?

All mobile phones use SIM cards but they don't all use the same size ones, so you'll need one that's the right size for your phone. In most cases this will be a nano SIM.
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What happens if I buy a SIM Free iPhone?

The Sim free version comes without a sim, that is, it will have no sim card installed inside, and will require one to be able to make calls and send messages or activation with the cellular carrier using the embedded eSim.
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Why is my SIM card not working in my new phone?

Your SIM card or device may be configured for your previous network and will need to be reconfigured. Contact your current network for assistance. Sometimes dust can get between the SIM and your phone causing communication issues, to remove the dust: Turn off your phone and remove the SIM card.
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How do I see if my phone is unlocked?

Another way to determine whether your phone is unlocked is by inserting a SIM card from another carrier and seeing if you can make a call. If your call successfully connects, then your phone is unlocked and should work with other SIM cards.
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Are all raylo phones unlocked?

All phones here at Raylo are fully unlocked and will accept all SIM's, they are unbranded and come straight from Apple with standard software and one years Apple Warranty.
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Can u unlock a phone yourself?

The simplest way to unlock your device is to ring your provider and ask for a Network Unlock Code (NUC). Most will provide you with one and some even do it for free once your contract is up. Once you're provided with the code you should be able to enter it into your phone to remove the lock.
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How do you unlock a phone to any network for free?

A mobile phone is a wireless handheld device that allows users to make and receive calls. While the earliest generation of mobile phones could only make and receive calls, today's mobile phones do a lot more, accommodating web browsers, games, cameras, video players and navigational systems.
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Can you just switch SIM cards between phones?

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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Will I lose my photos if I put my SIM card in another phone?

No. SIM cards do not store data.
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Will I lose anything if I take out my SIM card?

The SIM card only contains your phone information and your contacts. Apps, pictures, and videos are stored on your phone's memory (internal or memory card) and will not be deleted if the SIM card is removed.
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Do all SIM cards fit all phones?

Your phone will have a specific type of SIM card it needs because it will have a SIM tray of a specific size. For example, the Apple iPhone 13 needs a nano SIM, the smallest of all of the SIM cards. Full-size SIM cards are typically found in older phones like iPhones up to the 3GS and older Android models.
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What is SIM free Samsung phone?

SIM free phones are sold without any SIM card or network attached to them. Normally, people buy the phone and then choose a SIM only deal for their calls and data. All of our SIM free phones come unlocked, so you can choose whichever network you like – while Samsung Galaxy phones have to be used in the UK.
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Can you buy a SIM card without a contract?

What is a flexible SIM? A flexible option, with no commitment, no contract and no credit check. Register a credit or debit card, choose the amount of data, text and minutes you need each month, without being tied to a long-term contract.
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Do SIM free phones lock to first network?

The automatic locking of SIM-free devices has only occurred on Apple iPhone devices. If you're using a SIM-free smartphone from any other manufacturer (e.g. from Samsung, Huawei, Google, Sony, Motorola, etc), it will not lock itself to the first mobile network used.
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Can you use a blocked phone?

If you choose to keep a device with a blacklisted number, you will most likely not be able to use cellular services. In other words, you will not be able to use your device as a phone. However, you will still have the ability to play music, movies, or games.
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