AnswersDriveHow can I obtain Straight Talk LTE BYOP service? Your phone must be LTE Technology and compatible with one of our Bring Your Own Phone Programs. Compatible phones include: GSM Unlocked phones, AT&T Compatible phones, T-Mobile Compatible phones, Sprint Compatible Phones, and some other CDMA Technology Compatible phones.
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Is straight talk a CDMA or GSM?
The phone sold by Walmart for use on StraightTalk is the A1429 CDMA. As a rule, you can not use a CDMA iPhone on any CDMA carrier other than the one it was originally sold for. if the straight talk iphone is GSM A1429 using CDMA 3G netwrok, I can switch to Tmobile LET 4G network when I move.
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What network is straight talk on?
Straight Talk is a type of carrier known as an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator), which means that it doesn't run or own a wireless network. Instead, it purchases the right to use towers from AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint.
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Are Straight Talk phones locked or unlocked?
The simplest reason to unlock your phone is to use it on another GSM network. U.S. GSM virtual carriers compatible with unlocked phones include Cricket, MetroPCS, Simple Mobile, Straight Talk, H2O Wireless, Black Wireless, Ready SIM, and many others. Large CDMA carriers, in general, do not accept unlocked phones.
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Who is the owner of straight talk?
About Straight Talk Wireless. Straight Talk is a service provided by TracFone Wireless Inc., America's largest no-contract cell phone provider in the U.S., with over 25 million subscribers. TracFone Wireless is a subsidiary of América Móvil S.A.B. de C.V.
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What kind of phones are compatible with straight talk?
Below is a list of popular phones that will work with Straight Talk SIM Bring Your Own Phone. If the original carrier for these phones was not AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint or Verizon, the phone will likely need to be unlocked to work with Straight Talk.
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Can you use a Straight Talk phone with AT&T?
Yes, your SIM card will work with an AT&T compatible or unlocked GSM phone. Per the Straight Talk website; to activate your service, you will need a Straight Talk Unlimited 30-day Service Plan card or credit card. Some data services may not be available with all wireless devices.
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Can you use a Verizon Wireless phone with straight talk?
no it is not unless you get the phone, which needs to have a sim slot available, carrier unlocked. the straight talk network runs on at&t towers which carries the gsm signal and verizon towers have the cdma signal.
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Is my phone compatible with straight talk?
How can I obtain Straight Talk LTE BYOP service? Your phone must be LTE Technology and compatible with one of our Bring Your Own Phone Programs. Compatible phones include: GSM Unlocked phones, AT&T Compatible phones, T-Mobile Compatible phones, Sprint Compatible Phones, and some other CDMA Technology Compatible phones.
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How much is straight talk for a year?
$1.00 Auto-Refill discount available only with the Straight Talk $35, $45, $55, and $60 plan.
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Can you use a locked AT&T phone on straight talk?
Straight talk SIM Card will only work with an AT&T or T-mobile compatible or unlocked GSM phone. To activate your service, you will need a Straight Talk Unlimited 30-day Service Plan Card for activation. Unfortunately, you won't be able to use such a phone on another network until it is carrier unlocked.
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Can you use straight talk on a Sprint phone?
In the U.S., AT&T and T-Mobile use GSM while Verizon and Sprint use CDMA — and the technology your phone was built to work with limits the networks it will work on. Though this isn't make-or-break for an MVNO network like Straight Talk, you'll need to figure out what kind of phone you have to get appropriately set up.
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What is the number for straight talk?
and your Straight Talk Cell Phone Number when contacting us so we can give you the best possible service. Contact us by: Phone at: 1-877-430-CELL (2355) Sim Customers at: 1-855-222-CELL (2355) Home Phone at: 1-800-299-7784.
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Is Verizon a GSM network?
Many Sprint and Verizon phones now have SIM cards, but that isn't because of CDMA. The SIM cards are there for Sprint's and Verizon's 4G LTE networks, because the LTE standard also uses SIM cards. The phones may also have SIM slots to support foreign GSM networks as "world phones."
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What is the straight talk?
Straight Talk is a pay-as-you go prepaid wireless phone service that requires no long-term contracts, no credit checks, no activation fees, no monthly bills, and no age limits!
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Do iphones have a SIM card?
All iPhone models -- with the exception of the iPhone 4 (CDMA) (A1349) -- use SIM cards, but the type and size varies significantly between models. The difference between Mini SIM, which often is just called a SIM card, as well as the newer Micro SIM and Nano SIM standards largely is size.
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Can you keep your phone number if you switch to straight talk?
You may transfer your telephone number from another company to Straight Talk online. To port in your existing telephone number to your Straight Talk phone, the number you are porting must be active with your current service provider.
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Can I use my Iphone 6 plus on straight talk?
Many people ask me if they can buy the SIM-free iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, or iPhone 6 directly from the Apple Store and use it with Straight Talk's BYOP plan. Yes, you can. “SIM-free” is what Apple calls their full price, “contract-free”, “factory unlocked” model phones.
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Where can I get a Straight Talk phone card?
You can only purchase Straight Talk airtime cards either from Walmart or on the Straight Talk website using a credit/debit card. There is no third party seller, you also have the option to call customer service and use a credit/debit card to purchase airtime.