So you have an Unlocked Phone!
Just because you have an unlocked phone and can use a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) doesn’t mean it will work with Straight Talk. Let’s face it, not all phones are going to be compatible with Straight Talk service. I talked about How I did it with my HTC inspire 4G phone, but I am sure some of you have tried and failed at this because of the phone in question. So what phones work with Straight Talk? I’m here to help, I might not know all the answers but I will at least give you the important details and point you in the right direction.
It is about the Cell Carriers!
Knowing how some carriers only will work in certain areas can help you determine which SIM card to buy. It however isn’t always going to help. There may be more than 4 to 5 Cell Carriers in your area and thus you might not know which phones will work with any particular Cell phone. So I’ve decided to break this down into small parts and thus maybe then you can figure out if it will work with your phone!
The Data Speed of the Phone!
It isn’t really the amount of data that we are worried about but which version of antenna your phone is using. Some phones use Code division multiple access (CDMA) and others use Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and thus if your try to use a CDMA on a GSM network which really are incompatible with each other. So I will tell you which ones the major providers use:
This is just a short list of providers but these are at least the major players in the USA, so you can see it is a split between CDMA and GSM!
Now that you figured that out!
You’ve figured it out now, you’ve can know if your cell phone will work with Straight Talk. If you have a CDMA phone you will not be able to use it with Straight Talk, but if your have a GSM. You now have to ask find out which Frequency your phone uses! Many GSM phones will use different frequency, some use 800 mhz and others use 1900 mhz spectrum. You have to choice the right SIM card from Straight Talk but you also have to have the right Phone. I suggest buying an Unlocked GSM phone [Affiliate Link]and then picking the SIM card.
This should help you determine if your phone will work with Straight Talk but you can always go buy a GSM Unlocked Phone [Affiliate Link]to be sure! Nothing is a guarantee when it comes to phones though!
Paul Sylvester
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