Unofficial IT Guide: Switching SIM cards in phones

This is juat a quick guide showing how easy it it to switch phones that use SIM cards. Posted for http://www.unofficialitguy.com

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• Razr

[xxbubbleheadsxx]

does alltel have them?

[cruelmemory]

Alltel functions on a CDMA network as opposed to a GSM network. GSM uses SIM cards. CDMA usually doesn't and functions on serial number registration. AT&T, T-Mobile, Unicel and the vast majority of Europe uses GSM.

[kamakazi831]

Okay..I have a T-Mobile Sidekick iD with a data plan(just the Data, no phone plan), and my friend is going to give me a T-Mobile Sidekick LX. Is it as easy as putting my Sim Card from my iD into my Lx. Will internet and im work?

[cruelmemory]

As long as the phone is unlocked, you should be good. All of the plan information is associated with the SIM card (IMEI number etc. etc.) and will work without a problem as long as the phone is unlocked for use on that carrier or for any carrier. Think of it like the iPhone. If you have the proper plan (sounds like you do) and the phone is either locked to YOUR network or unlocked for ANY network, then you will be able to make the switch effortlessly.

[kamakazi831]

But if I already have a T-Mobile sim card from my iD, I wouldn't need to unlock it right..Because the Lx is T-Mobile too. If its the same company I don't have to unlock it because its not like I'm trying to use my T-Mobile phone with a AT&T sim card. I'm using a T-mobile sim card

[cruelmemory]

OK, so if the Phone is T-mobile and your SIM card is T-mobile, then is fine.

If your SIM is T-mobile and the phone is Unlocked for all carriers, then your good.

Else, the phone needs to be unlocked.

[Starphotography]

You are really cute. I do wish you would have shown how to remove the cover to the razr because I am having a hell of a time opening mine. Also Love the IT Crowd music. ;)

[MotoGsProductions]

if i switch my sim card into this phone under mid contract, could i still select the data plan? Plzz answer.

[ramish99]

dude i need help my razr needs a subsidy code do u know where to get that???//

[SweeterGirl33]

can i put a prepaid sims card (t mobile) into a blackberry by t mobile, but i am pretty sure you can, cuz i did my research, but i really wanted to know if i can do that with a different company like t mobile to at&t or do i have to have both t mobile?

[pcjames2008]

so if I bought a blackberry curve off ebay i can take the SIM card out of my blackberry pearl? and it will work?

[dice142803]

Hey, if i buy a tmobile g1 over the internet, and i have a sidekick lx with all data plan, i can just take out the sim card im using and put it into the G1 right? and another question, if im at the store and im getting a new phone, why do i have to wait so long for the people to put in stuff into the computer if i already have my sim card registered?

[lexjade1]

Hey thanx i was wondering if i could just use my old sim card in a new phone!

[xxbubbleheadsxx]

thanks =[ that stinks tho