HT1937 I purchase a phone via eBay and would like to activate. It indicates no phone number. I would have to purchase a SIM card, Correct?

I purchase a phone via eBay and would like to activate. It indicates no phone number. I would have to purchase a SIM card, Correct?

Yes. You don't get phone service unless you have a SIM card from your carrier.

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This might be a stupid question but I'm quite concerned that my phone bill will be sky high because of it.

Hi mlemonache,
Here's a blip from the IOS Message support site:
On iPhone, if iMessage is unavailable, the message may be sent as SMS or MMS, depending on content. Carrier messaging rates may apply. You can adjust this behavior in iPhone at Settings > Messages > Send As SMS. Messages sent using iMessage appear in a light blue bubble, while messages sent using SMS or MMS appear in a green bubble.
Here is a link to the site:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
GB

I am in Germany and just purchased a sim card from ALDI, I tried to activate it on my phone, but it says it is locked. How do I unlock it? I only have wifi so I can't call Verizon Support from my phone, is there a way to do it online?

I am in Germany and purchased a sim card. It says my phone is locked, is there a way to unlock it online (I only have wifi so I can't call Verizon Support)?

I actually managed to unlock it by borrowing someone else's phone to call
verizon. I am using my iphone 4s with an aldi sim card. I'm having some
trouble with sms and internet, but I don't think that has anything to do
verizon, thank you for getting back to me!
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Using Verizon 4G LTE phones with locally purchased foreign Sim cards overseas

Which Verizon global phones work overseas (from China to W. Europe to Russia) for voice, text AND DATA when using locally purchased international Sim cards?
I bought the Samsung III a few years ago after being assured by several Verizon staff that it was fully capable, but then discovered this was ONLY true for voice and SMS, not email. Verizon blocked the APN access so no data plans worked. The purchased international SIM cards would work on other SIIIs (as the Samsung store overseas demonstrated), just not Verizon's version. I even tried using an older unlocked, deactivated global Verizon Blackberry, but to the surprise of the RIM technicians in Canada, the local Sim card still tried to activate through Verizon and thus failed to work.
Now it is reported that Samsung is blocking global use based on the region where the phone was purchased. Does this mean if I buy a Verizon Note3 or S4 I cannot travel overseas and purchase a local Sim card and get data in addition to voice? Is the same true for Apple? What about other models?
Is there a non-Verizon solution?
What is the best option for a global academic on a limited budget?
Thanks!

selin319,
We apologize for any confusion, but to answer your question all of our 4G devices come unlocked (for international use) from the manufacture. With that said, you can definitely purchase a local SIM card and insert to your device to use, however we cannot guarantee your service will work as it will not be registered to our network at that point.
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I am traveling to India, north and south, with my ipad 2, G-3. It is activated by AT and T. How do I use it in India? Do I need to purchase a sim card there and if so what kind? Would they be available in the Delhi airport or where else in central Delhi?

I am traveling to India, north and south, with my ipad 2, G-3. It is activated by AT and T. How do I use it in India? Do I need to purchase a sim card there and if so what kind? Would they be available in the Delhi airport or where else in central Delhi?

Also in order not to pay a fortune for the service is it better to acquire if needed a SIM card only once there?
Check with your carrier about roaming charges. They are usually prohibitive. Best to get a local SIM.

I recently moved to Australia and received a new iphone with a local AUS number. I have a backup of my US iphone in the icloud. Question: when I activate my new AUS iphone which option should I choose - new phone or restore from backup?

I recently moved to Australia and received a new iphone with a local AUS number. I have a backup of my US iphone in the icloud. Question: when I activate my new AUS iphone which option should I choose - new phone or restore from backup? I would like to have all my contacts, email, etc. however wasn't sure that option was appropriate since it is a different/new number and a new phone.

Yes, as new iPhone then restore from backup.

I connected my iphone 3g to itunes which was in 4.1 firmware and itunes ask for an update which i downloaded an updated the phone to version 6.1.3 but my phone cannot start it shows no service my sim card is not getting network and i cannot use the phone.

i connected my iphone 3g to itunes which was in 4.1 firmware and itunes ask for an update which i downloaded an updated the phone to version 6.1.3 but my phone cannot start it shows no service my sim card is not getting network and i cannot use the phone. what should i do.?

First, you do not have a 3G if you could upgrade it to 6.1.3, because 4.2.1 is the last version that will work on the 3G. So you either have a 3GS or you somehow hacked the phone to install an incompatible version. You can check the model you have by entering your serial number here: https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do
Assuming you have a 3GS the most likely reason for your problem is you have a gray market phone that was hacked or jailbroken to unlock it. When you upgraded it you removed the hack, so the phone is now locked to its original carrier.

I can't make or receive calls in my iPhone 5(just bought second hand and unlocked), but I am able to use 3G network. If I use the same SIM card in other phone it works fine. I have tried network resetting and restore.

I can't make or receive calls in my iPhone 5(just bought second hand and unlocked), but I am able to use 3G network. If I use the same SIM card in other phone it works fine. I have tried network resetting and restore.
I bought this cheap from an unknown persons. I have checked it is not in blacklist. And unlocked by apple.

Those are all carrier features, so contact your cell phone provider.

Anyone help with linking a bank account to your apple id. The form wants a phone number I only have a UK mobile number and it doesnt sem to want to accept it keeps l;ooping me back to entering a phone number.

Anyone help with linking a bank account to your apple id. The form wants a phone number I only have a UK mobile number and it doesnt sem to want to accept it keeps l;ooping me back to entering a phone number.

If you are trying to setup a charge card number on the Apple Store - make sure you are in the Correct country site - icon bottom right last time I saw it - where you can change country.

I have iphone4s in Shanghai, China, but I cannot use it to make a phone outside Shanghai. I have already changeded my SIM card and upgraded the iOS to 5.1 vision. Now can I slove it?

I have iphone4s in Shanghai, China, but I cannot use it to make a phone outside Shanghai. I have already changeded my SIM card and upgraded the iOS to 5.1 vision. Now can I slove it?

It's not clear what you mean. Do you mean you can't place a call to anyone outside of Shangai? That would be an issue with the calling plan you have with your carrier. Contact them. Likewise, if you can not place a call when you are outside your coverage area, that is also a carrier issue. If you are trying to use a different carrier while travelling, it's possible your phone is carrier locked and you can not use the carrier you are trying to use.

Can i purchase a sim card when abroad and use in my iphone to get better coverage

can i purchase a sim card when abroad and use in my iphone to get better coverage

Only if your iPhone is unlocked.

HT1937 My phone does not work in Russia with Russian SIM Card!!!!!!!!!

Happy NEW YEAR!Hello!I took with me iPhone 5 to St. Petersburg Russia but when I put the SIM card from a local carrier that appears on the screen Message:You have to install sim card of the American carrier.But I do not have with me this SIM Card!!!!!!!My iPhone IMEI:990002247744111.VLADIMIRS.

It will if you either purchased an unlocked iPhone or you have processed an unlock through your cell provider in Australia.

Using my iphone4 (purchased in Canada) in the U.S.A- do i purchase a SIM card from AT

According to the Canadian Apple website
i'm trying to clarify the following
Can I use my iPhone outside my home country?
Yes. iPhone is enabled to work on carrier networks using GSM around the world. Because the iPhone sold by the Apple Online Store is commitment-free, you can purchase a SIM or micro-SIM card and service from a local carrier at your destination. Or check with your home carrier regarding international roaming charges.
Would i contact AT&T or Verizon to purchase a SIM Card?

Verizon is NOT a GSM network and does not use SIM cards at all.
Your GSM iphone will not work with Verizon's CDMA network at all.

I have an SIII and will be traveling out of the country. Do I need to get a micro SIM card ? (I was told that Verizon has them for free but it needs to be set up and there was a charge for this.

I have a Samsung SIII and will be traveling out of the country. Do I need to get a micro SIM card instaslled for international ? I was told Verizon has them free for customers but that it needs to be "sert up". Also, are there alternatives to going through the verizon data plan (which is very expensive.
Thanks

Your phone already has a micro SIM card in the device so it can connect to the VZW network. You will need an international plan from VZW if you intend to use that SIM card. Otherwise you can get a new SIM card from the local carrier and setup the phone for global use with a separate APN with that carrier's specific information.

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Where do I purchase Nano sim card?

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