Can I buy an unlocked phone and use it with Sprint?

In addition, you can purchase an unlocked phone from a third party. Be sure this unlocked phone is a part of the CDMA network or it won’t work with Sprint. Most third parties will tell you ahead of time if the phone can or can’t be used on the Sprint network.

What kind of unlocked phone works with Sprint?

A domestic SIM unlock allows you to insert a Sprint SIM card into your device and attempt to activate it on the Sprint network….Eligible devices include (domestic versions):

• iPhone 7 (Verizon only)
• iPhone 7 Plus (Verizon only)
• iPhone SE.
• iPhone 6s.
• iPhone 6s Plus.
• iPhone 6.
• iPhone 6 Plus.
• iPhone 5s (Verizon only)

Can a Sprint phone be unlocked for any carrier?

Sprint makes no guarantee that an unlocked device will work on another carrier’s network. Whether another carrier will accept and activate a device is subject to that carrier’s policies and capabilities.

What devices are compatible with Sprint?

Most cell phones are compatible on Sprint, including:

• Apple iPhone 6, 6s and 6 Plus.
• Apple iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus and X (from Verizon only)
• Google Pixel (including XL, 2, and XL 2)
• Moto e4 and e4 plus.
• Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ (from Verizon, AT and T-Mobile only)

How do I activate an unlocked phone with Sprint?

To activate your phone online:

1. Sign in to My Sprint with a valid username and password.
2. In the My Account area, scroll down to the About my devices section and find the phone you would like to swap out.
3. Select Activate a new phone from the drop down menu located to the right of the phone (shows Manage this device)

Can I just switch SIM cards between Sprint phones?

SIM cards are only used for access to LTE and are not freely swapable between devices like they are on most other carriers in the world. In order to swap SIMs, you have to call Sprint customer service and have them pair your new device’s IMEI to the old SIM number.

Can you use any phone for Sprint?

The Sprint network will work for you Your device is compatible with our network and can take advantage of 4G speeds.

Can you put a AT SIM card in a Sprint phone?

Sprint is CDMA network and AT is GSM network. There are a few phones that have both radios but they are few. Most phones are not compatible on both networks.

What are the cons of an unlocked phone?

By far, the biggest disadvantage of buying unlocked is that you usually need to pay for the device in full, all in one transaction. This can be a daunting prospect since many flagship devices these days have a similar cost as one month’s rent for many folks.