Bring your own Phone

[Rebel60]

I am interested in the new BYOP sim program. I have been using a Samsung R451C phone & I get pretty good coverage in my area & most places I travel (zip code 39507). My concern is upgrading to a smartphone as they use the GSM network. I wanted to purchase an unlocked GSM phone like the Samsung Galaxy S II which is a quad GSM phone but according to your coverage map the Android based phones have limited coverage. Will I get as good as coverage as my R451c phone or would It be better to get a phone that works on the T-Mobile or AT&T network? I don't want to spend $$$ on a phone that will get worse coverage. Do all the GSM phones use Sprint towers?

[John]

Hi Rebel60. My name is Straight Talk John and I will be addressing your query. Our Android map is only based on Sprint Coverage. If you're going to use a GSM Android phone, you will have to use the T-Mobile or AT&T Coverage Map as SIM card that will be used will operate under either both of these towers. You may also check www.straighttalksim.com for more information. Thanks!

[jdegroat]

This isn't most topic, but I understand you need to purchase a new SIM card for this to work, but what if I wanted to switch to another phone, would that require another SIM card?

[Stephanie_ST]

Hi jdegroat. You can transfer the SIM card to any other unlocked phone. That will work as long as the card is compatible with the phone. Thanks!