Help! Can i switch?

[Android Central Question]

Switching a T-Mobile s8 to straight talk? Im getting an s8 phone today that is originally a tmobil phone but i want to know if the sim is compatible with straight talk so i can switch it? Ive always used straight talk and id like to keep it that way if its possible! Help!

 

[hallux]

Once you get the device you can use the compatibility checker here - https://get.straighttalk.com/keep-your-own-phone/

The device MAY be locked to T-Mobile. If that is the case, you will need to have it unlocked so it needs to meet their requirements for unlocking - https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1588

It's not the SIM that needs to be compatible, the SIM is provided by the carrier and is specific to your account.

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[methodman89]

Tmobile is on GSM, so it should work, but you may need to buy their sim card pack.

 

[Shelagh Kavin]

Tmobile is on GSM, so it should work, but you may need to buy their sim card pack.

SIM card pack? Lol sorry, I'm kinda new to all this fancy phone stuff..

 

[Shelagh Kavin]

Tmobile is on GSM, so it should work, but you may need to buy their sim card pack.

SIM card pack? Lol sorry, I'm kinda new to all this fancy phone stuff..

 

[methodman89]

You might need a new subscriber card that goes into a tray in your phone. They come in different sizes as well as compatabilities.
Best buy or your new provider will sell you one.