Save Money On Wireless With A T-Mobile Value SIM Card

How Does This Work?
If you have an unlocked GSM phone or a phone that is "locked" to the T-Mobile network, all you need to do is select the SIM card that fits your phone and a plan that fits your needs to start saving money on your monthly wireless bill. Because you already have a phone, T-Mobile discounts the rate plan because they aren't discounting or subsidizing a new phone for your. Remember that most "free" smartphones really cost $400-$600 or more.

How Do I Know If I Need a T-Mobile Value SIM or Micro SIM Card?
All T-Mobile USA and AT&T GSM phones require a standard SIM, with the following exceptions. The iPhone 4S, Pantech Pocket for AT&T and the Nokia Lumia 710 for T-Mobile require the Micro SIM size card. This is list is not exhaustive; always consult your phone manual to confirm the appropriate SIM card size before purchase.

What Can I Expect When I Purchase a T-Mobile Value SIM Card?
The T-Mobile Value SIM card you purchase will arrive activated with the T-Mobile Value plan of your choice. Once it arrives, just insert the SIM (or Micro SIM) card into your T-Mobile or Unlocked GSM phone to begin using your phone. You will receive your monthly service bill directly from T-Mobile.

What Is a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Card?
A SIM card is a computer microchip that maintains your plan, personalized features and even phone book. All T-Mobile and AT&T phones require a SIM card to be inserted to make calls, receive text messages, etc. A T-Mobile Value SIM card may be used with a T-Mobile phone or a non-T-Mobile phone, such as an AT&T phone, as long as that non-T-Mobile phone is an unlocked GSM phone.

What Is an Unlocked phone?
Most phones in the United States are sold at a discount, in exchange the customer agrees to a two year subscription with the wireless carrier for that phone. To ensure the contract commitment is met, as well as offsetting the cost of the discount provided, carrier's will ship their phones with a SIM Subsidy Lock that prevents the phone from working on another carrier's network.

A T-Mobile phone does not need to be unlocked to work with the T-Mobile Value SIM card. A GSM phone purchased already unlocked should be compatible with the T-Mobile Value SIM card. If you wish to use another carrier's GSM phone, such as a phone meant for AT&T, you may need to request the phone be unlocked by the original carrier. Once unlocked, the phone can be used with a T-Mobile Value SIM card.

What Is GSM?
GSM is the technology used by some wireless carriers, including T-Mobile and AT&T, to transmit voice and data. Only GSM phones require a SIM card, which adds security as well as making it easier for the customer to change phones. GSM customers can simply move their SIM card from their old phone to their new phone with the same carrier. Or, by unlocking the GSM phone, move to a new carrier.

To determine if your phone is GSM, review your phone manual.

A T-Mobile phone does not need to be unlocked to work with the T-Mobile Value SIM card. A GSM phone purchased already unlocked should be compatible with the T-Mobile Value SIM card. If you wish to use another carrier's GSM phone, such as a phone meant for AT&T, you may need to request the phone be unlocked by the original carrier. Once unlocked, the phone can be used with a T-Mobile Value SIM card.