Is the SIM pre registered? If so to whom? If not, what is procedure to register?
587040
Just call CellularAbroad. They can get your SIM registered for you and will recharge it as well- but be aware that it's much less expensive to do so online (unomobile.it) or by buying a "Ricarica" at a participating Tabbachi / tobacco etc "corner shop." I found these difficult to come by in Rome itself, but no problem in Florence, FYI. Buon viaggio!
587041
it's suppose to be READY to work when you land in Italy= that is why you are paying big $$ for it ... mine didn't work ..beware that if it doesn't work you'll be calling to US on your dime or you can try emailing support.. US support is 8hrs behind and they have to contact unoMobile in Italy ... IMO buy a TIM or vadophone sim card in ITALY .. there's a TIM i believe in terminal B in Rome airport( you can reach it from any of the terminals , connecting routes are before you go downstairs to pick up baggage ... plus they are all over ROME and other cities..
587042
Yes. All I had to do was switch SIM when I got there. Make sure your phone is unlocked and works with GSM.
587043
Most all of the Italian and other international SIM cards purchased in the United States are registered to work as soon as accessingMost all of the Italian and other international SIM cards purchased in the United States are registered to work as soon as accessingthe cellular network.
587044
The prepaid sim card for Uno Mobile we used was for 10 Euros. When in Italy, we put additional money on the card at a "Tabacchi" store. There was no pre-registration, only a prepaid dollar amount.
587045
Not sure, who owns it, but it works! You buy the card, put it in your GSM phone, and you have yourself a local phone number. All you need to do, is to buy time / credit for it, which you can do at any local Tabaccheria store
587046
It's been about a year since I got it, so my memory is a little hazy. But it came with some minutes already loaded, and it already had an Italian phone number, which became the number on our phone when the card was inserted. There was a phone number to call to activate it, which I was able to do in the US. When I tested it here, it roamed on AT&T. I also added an additional hour or so of calling while I was in the States, just to make sure that worked okay. It was really easy on the Uno Mobile website. In Italy, I don't know what network it was on, but our daughter never had any problems with it during her 3 months in Siena.
587047
It's been about a year since I got it, so my memory is a little hazy. But it came with some minutes already loaded, and it already had an Italian phone number, which became the number on our phone when the card was inserted. There was a phone number to call to activate it, which I was able to do in the US. When I tested it here, it roamed on AT&T.; I also added an additional hour or so of calling while I was in the States, just to make sure that worked okay. It was really easy on the Uno Mobile website. In Italy, I don't know what network it was on, but our daughter never had any problems with it during her 3 months in Siena. It's been about a year since I got it, so my memory is a little hazy. But it came with some minutes already loaded, and it already had an Italian phone number, which became the number on our phone when the card was inserted. There was a phone number to call to activate it, which I was able to do in the US. When I tested it here, it roamed on AT&T.; I also added an additional hour or so of calling while I was in the States, just to make sure that worked okay. It was really easy on the Uno Mobile website. In Italy, I don't know what network it was on, but our daughter never had any problems... » Read More It's been about a year since I got it, so my memory is a little hazy. But it came with some minutes already loaded, and it already had an Italian phone number, which became the number on our phone when the card was inserted. There was a phone number to call to activate it, which I was able to do in the US. When I tested it here, it roamed on AT&T.; I also added an additional hour or so of calling while I was in the States, just to make sure that worked okay. It was really easy on the Uno Mobile website. In Italy, I don't know what network it was on, but our daughter never had any problems with it during her 3 months in Siena. « Show Less
484695
Just take the sim card to your preferred carrier and ask them to activate it for you. These sim cards are for pre-paid plans anyways...If you're going to AT&T; they have a site to activate the card. Follow the instructions carefully and you should be fine.
622372
Mine uses the regular SIM. I just reused the one from my old phone and that SIM is pretty old (technology-wise). It definitely pre-dates the micro SIM.
476655
Anybody can activate it. As long as you have a sims card. But I seriously do NOT recommend buying this phone. I thought it would be cool because the screen is so big. And I completely ignored the reviews. DO NOT BUY IT.
464573
People have various experiences with inserting another SIM after activation. Initial activation does not always unlock the phone globally so be careful. Rooting is an option but it voids the warranty.
2050403
I'm not entirely sure, I want to say maybe. On boot up/unboxing it's clear of any carrier info and you had to insert a Virgin Mobile SIM card (included).
1330294
It takes a micro Sims card like the iPhone..so if you have already same carrier as phone ok ..if not will have to order new Sims
1252305
Yes, put sim card in and follow directions on the activation kit. Simple and easy to activate.
1476525
I purchased this phone from another seller on Amazon, and it did not come with a sim card and did not state that a sim card was not included. Returning the phone. In an email that was sent for a survey of the seller, it stated, after I'd purchased the phone that it required a sim card. Those kind of things are to be statedi n the listing before purchased no matter who the seller is. I would not have even bought the phone if I'd known.Oh, and to let you know, this current listing is what I'm directed to when I click on the phone I purchased from my account. The seller is different, and price here is cheaper but Amazon is the shipper. At least for my purchase, Amazon was the shipper. I purchased this phone from another seller on Amazon, and it did not come with a sim card and did not state that a sim card was not included. Returning the phone. In an email that was sent for a survey of the seller, it stated, after I'd purchased the phone that it required a sim card. Those kind of things are to be statedi n the listing before purchased no matter who the seller is. I would not have even bought the phone if I'd known.Oh, and to let you know, this current listing is what I'm directed to when I click on the phone I purchased from my account. The seller is... » Read More I purchased this phone from another seller on Amazon, and it did not come with a sim card and did not state that a sim card was not included. Returning the phone. In an email that was sent for a survey of the seller, it stated, after I'd purchased the phone that it required a sim card. Those kind of things are to be statedi n the listing before purchased no matter who the seller is. I would not have even bought the phone if I'd known.Oh, and to let you know, this current listing is what I'm directed to when I click on the phone I purchased from my account. The seller is different, and price here is cheaper but Amazon is the shipper. At least for my purchase, Amazon was the shipper. « Show Less
975896
All "registering to the base" means is that you enter a code into the handset so it can find the base unit. Otherwise the handset doesnt' know that the base unit exists.
1749281
You can go to "http://www.ultra.me/". Choose you plan, and you will be asked if you have a sim, and you choose yes. Then continue the account creation.
961996
it does NOT say it comes preloaded. (from how I read the info) the service has $45 plans. I would avoid buying sim cards from places other than the actual company (telcel) . and telcel is worth avoiding for other reasons.
1069517
Yes you do need a SIMS card. Not sure about the phone number but these days they do transfer over.
1353752
I used a Activation kit, it had two sims card in it and I used the Big one. Call your service provider and they can walk you thru it if your having a hard time, I did. I used straight talk. and they were very helpful. Hope this help.
333870
you have to register the sim card with net 10 for activation.also you have to purchase minutes or plan before your sim card can be activated.
2034235
It comes with a simcard so you shouldn't have to worry about it to much. There are a few types of simcards. I believe this is a micro sim. They do not interchange.
975898
Unfortunately you will need to contact Lyca Mobile for activation instructions. I don't activate the Sim cards.