- 10-27-2009, 09:56 AM #1
I have done a couple of search's and have found that tracfone uses version as is carrier so I am guessing it would be a no, but was wondering if there was something I did not know.
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- 10-27-2009, 01:20 PM #2Moderator
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Re: Will Apple Iphone unlocked work with Tracfone/StraightTalk
Nope, Tracphone and Straightalk use a very locked down type of Network. Also, 2 different networks. Tracphone does use in some places GSM that ATT uses, but it would not be compaitble I dont believe because their network is very limited and only recogonizes certain phones.
- 11-08-2009, 11:16 AM #3
Re: Will Apple Iphone unlocked work with Tracfone/StraightTalk
Interesting,
I was researching this too, and no, it will not be compatible since GSM is not offered through Verizon in the same sense it is on iPhone which is all GSM. With Verizon, the have limited GSM access and only on some phones.
What I am researching now is if the new Motorola Android will be compatible which is every bit an equal to iPhone in my research, so given this is a phone supported by Verizon, this would be the perfect solution to what I am looking for.
- 11-11-2009, 12:41 PM #4
Re: Will Apple Iphone unlocked work with Tracfone/StraightTalk
Hi, I don't believe that either will work.
- 08-20-2010, 06:32 AM #5
Re: Will Apple Iphone unlocked work with Tracfone/StraightTalk
There is an alternative service that will allow you to have an iphone. It is called simple mobile and it runs on T-Mobile towers. I have used this service and it works great. T-Mobile towers are not strong around my house so I actually switched back to att go phone and just use my wifi at home and work. I am going to try and use my iphone on straight talk next. i have read some reviews on anothe rsite that says it will work.
- 09-02-2010, 10:57 PM #6Newbie
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I have a iPhone 2G that is unlocked and jailbroke, i used it with T-Mobile, i put a straight talk sim card in it, and it searched for several mins, then says no service. but if I go to settings and go to phone it does show the number on the sim card as my number. hmmmmmm........
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- 11-07-2010, 03:28 AM #7Newbie
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Re: Will Apple Iphone unlocked work with Tracfone/StraightTalk
Man i got a iphone 3g and i have straight talk 45 dallor plan and YESSSSSSSSSSSSS the answer is YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS the straight talk sim works in the iphone. so for all u people saying that it wont work i tried it and it WORKS but 1 thing thou internet will not work cause u need the apn network address to manually put it in and im trying to figure that out.
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Man i got a iphone 3g and i have straight talk 45 dallor plan and YESSSSSSSSSSSSS the answer is YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS the straight talk sim works in the iphone. so for all u people saying that it wont work i tried it and it WORKS but 1 thing thou internet will not work cause u need the apn network address to manually put it in and im trying to figure that out.
- 11-09-2010, 11:11 AM #8
Re: Will Apple Iphone unlocked work with Tracfone/StraightTalk
Yes it will work! Not only your iphone but also all unlocked GSM phones would work as far as making and receiving calls only!
But there is a catch ; There will be no data connection untill someone finds a work around that problem.I tired to use my straight talk GSM sim (which came with my Nokia e71-straight talk) and it worked like charm on my unlocked iphone 3gs and also on my HTC HD2 but these are smart phones and they are useless without the data connection.If you are o.k without data go for it as long as you have an unlocked phone.
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I am agree it works just for making and receiving calls.Please let us know by posting if you happen to make web thing work.Thanks
- 11-09-2010, 11:19 AM #9
- 11-14-2010, 07:02 PM #10Newbie
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Re: Will Apple Iphone unlocked work with Tracfone/StraightTalk
That is correct, straight talk does work withe iPhone 3GS but the Internet and mms does not. I am still trying to find out what the settings are to configure it in the carrier bundle. One thing for sure you need to have activated with a straight talk phone first.
- 11-18-2010, 10:31 AM #11Newbie
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Re: Will Apple Iphone unlocked work with Tracfone/StraightTalk
Im switching to ST and was wondering if it mattered what ST GSM phone i got. I know a lot of people have the E71, but $200 for a sim is pretty pricey. Could I use SAMSUNG T255G it uses the GSM network?
- 12-23-2010, 03:41 PM #12
Re: Will Apple Iphone unlocked work with Tracfone/StraightTalk
With the upcoming expectation that Verizon will offer service for the Iphone sometime in 2011, will this change the answers above? If the iphone will work on Verizon service, would that mean it will work on Straight Talk service, which I understand uses Verizon's network?
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Re: Will Apple Iphone unlocked work with Tracfone/StraightTalk
The only way this will work is if the phone is Verizon Branded, or has the right Chipset for the network. However, you will still need to find out if the Straighttalk service will allow outside phones to be used on their network, and if you need to flash the phone, or just give them the info. Just because a phone is on the same network, doesn't mean they will support it or provide service to it, however I find that kind of dumb :dumb:
- 12-27-2010, 08:48 PM #14Newbie
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i bought a brand new AT&T iphone today that hasnt been unlocked and im a able to talk and text but without internet and mms. still have WiFi
any help would be greatly apprieciated
- 12-28-2010, 07:12 AM #15
Re: Will Apple Iphone unlocked work with Tracfone/StraightTalk
Straight Talk uses both networks. My sister in law has an older CDMA ST phone and I have the Nokia E71 GSM phone. I put my sim card in my old iPhone 3G and it works. I can place calls and send/receive txts. The only thing that wont work is the MMS and the data for apps and internet. I can only assume if someone came up with a carrier bundle this could be fixed.
Legality: I haven't drudged through the Terms Of Service yet to see what it states. I've skimmed through it and nothing stuck out.
If anyone has anything else to add would be great.
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