How does the SIM service switching work? When you dial a number, does it ask you to choose a carrier? How about Data switching?
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In the Settings Menu you have the option to activate either SIM 1 or SIM 2, the SIM activated will be the SIM (phone number) you'll use until you choose to activate the other one. Even though it can hold 2 SIM cards at once you don't need two, if you have 1 ISM card you can still use this phone.
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Switching is as we imagine!! If you have 2 sims working (1 for voice / sms, 1 for data), you can receive calls from both carriers!! Even if you have an open call you can receive an incoming call from the other sim!! I have one for data and other for calls, but both receives calls!! When you want to call your phone system ask what sim to be used!! When you send sms, system also ask what sim to used!! I love this!!
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if you your question "can i keep my existing plan and just switch the line of service onto this device?" the answer is yes.i'm sorry if i did not understand your question 100%
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I suppose you're talking about 2G/3G options. It has the standard options: 2G only, 3G only, 3G preferred. About SIM options, you can set preferred SIM to voice, data and SMS individually. There's a "count down time" within which you can choose the other line to make the operation.
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I use three different sim cards in my phone depending what country I am in at the time. If you are already with AT&T they can fix you up with a new card with your old number. No problem.
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Yes, Carrie is correct, multiple carriers are used. Most prominently Verizon and Sprint. I believe it depends on what sim card is in the phone you purchased. You can call customer service and they should be able to tell you what service your phone is using.
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Keep your present service. Once Ooma notifies you that your number is now ported, you then cancel your existing phone service. Some recommend defaulting to using your mobile phone but I just kept my old service until number was ported. It worked out just fine. Hope this helps .
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Switching from another phone to this phone but keeping the same contract? If so, Yes. as long as you stay with AT&T.; many times you just need to switch out the SIM card from one phone to the next.
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I went to the Verizon store and they set it up for me. They gave me a new Sim card and created the account but I insisted that I would pay for the service only when I needed it rather than when they set it up. They also initially told me there would be an activation fee each time I used the service. Obviously that would be ridiculous and they read further and determined this was not the case. I'v esuccessfully used the device several times now only, adding funds only when I need to use it.
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Hi Roberto,I have questions. Can you change the cell phone provider only changing the sims card? When you are in US you are using T-Mobile and when you travel to Italy you only need to change the sims card to use Vodafone service and viceversa?Thanks
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Hmmm this is an interesting thread. I am in the exact situation as the OP. I am getting conflicting information, so help me out with this:Can I just transfer my sim card to the N8 and use all of it's features without signing up for a data plan? Will T-Mobile be able to detect if my phone is a smart phone if all I do is access the internet through wifi? I don't want anything to change with my plan, money is already tight. Would it really be necessary for me to call Tmobile and request that they not allow any data access? Wouldn't that tip them off to the fact that I bought an unlocked phone? Hmmm this is an interesting thread. I am in the exact situation as the OP. I am getting conflicting information, so help me out with this:Can I just transfer my sim card to the N8 and use all of it's features without signing up for a data plan? Will T-Mobile be able to detect if my phone is a smart phone if all I do is access the internet through wifi? I don't want anything to change with my plan, money is already tight. Would it really be necessary for me to call Tmobile and request that they not allow any data access? Wouldn't that tip them off to the fact that I bought an... » Read More Hmmm this is an interesting thread. I am in the exact situation as the OP. I am getting conflicting information, so help me out with this:Can I just transfer my sim card to the N8 and use all of it's features without signing up for a data plan? Will T-Mobile be able to detect if my phone is a smart phone if all I do is access the internet through wifi? I don't want anything to change with my plan, money is already tight. Would it really be necessary for me to call Tmobile and request that they not allow any data access? Wouldn't that tip them off to the fact that I bought an unlocked phone? « Show Less
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Yes. That's absolutely right. Currently, I utilize two sim cards from two different providers at the same time. Both sims (with their respective numbers) are active at the same time and I have had no problems making or receiving calls from either.
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yes you can it on regular plan..i have a regular plan and all you do is switch your sim card..dont even have to call
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If you keep the same service carrier with active service, they should assist you. If you want to switch carriers, but keep your old number, things get difficult. I hope this helps..
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As an unlocked phone, it is capable of working with any carrier that uses a sim card. However, we can only guarantee basic calls and texts. Please contact the carrier you are wanting to use the phone with As an unlocked phone it is capable of working with any GSM Carrier providing their services using a SIM Card.However, we can only guarantee basic call and text, we recommend contacting your Carrier and making sure they provide their services to this model phone without any restrictions.
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This phone comes packaged for virgin mobile. It also does not have a sim card like some carriers do. If you do not need a sim card and would like to switch I would contact both virgin mobile and your phone company prior to purchasing to see if it would be compatable.
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If you are using T-Mobile currently, all you have to do is to take the SIM out of your current phone and put it in this phone, and it is good to go. No need to even call T-Mobile. Because the service goes with the SIM.
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So how do I switch 3G between SIMs, do I have to physically swap the cards between the slots or can I switch in the menu? Is there an automated function for coverage, e.g. primarily keeping SIM 1 on 3G but if it looses coverage SIM 2 automatically switches to 3G?