Buy products related to straight talk iphone verizon products and see what customers. Pure gsm phones wont work on a cdma network, and vice versa. On the back of the box it says the phone is model a1429, so i am really wondering if the straight talk iphone is gsm a1429 or cdma a1429. This model number can be used to determine the bandsand by extension, other carriersthat it will work on. The iden popularity declined in recent years, however, there are still few service providers that offer service using this technology.
They all said theres no way to know, without the phones imei, whether its compatible with straight talks verizonbased ltecdma network. Gsm and cdma are different technologies that phones use to connect. However, the one chief difference between the two standards involves the way the data is transformed through the radio waves a smartphone receives and broadcasts. I found the 64gb space gray unlocked unit as a refurbished product at a good price from a seller called mywit. Both gsm and cdma standards get multiple access, meaning that a large number of calls can go through a single cell phone tower. I have an iphone 4 gsm unlocked using straight talk sim card. Boost, virgin mobileor any other cdma network and it does not work with metro pcs. Straight talk offers both cdma and gsm service so it wouldnt be impossible for ting to branch out in that direction. Exactly as advertised and works perfectly make sure you understand gsm vs cdma. Straight talk wireless no contract phones service plans. I know te new iphone 5s is coming out and i wan to get it unlocked in uk but i have a virgin mobile sim and people said that i cant use virgin mobil because its cdma and iphone 5s unlocked from apple store is only for gsm so i want to know if its gsm or cdma an if.
I told them i dont understand how a cdma iphone 7 could possibly not work on straight talk s verizonbased lte network, if i were to try to activate it with a verizonbased sim card from straight talk. Mar 29, 2016 this site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. Gsm and cdma are competing wireless technologies with gsm enjoying about an 82% market share globally. If you are in a cdma only area or if you have a cdma iphone, then we are terribly sorry. I said walmart does not know that, maria from straight talk on walmart site answers says they are both cdmagsm. Is the cdma iphone 7 compatible with straight talks. I just went to walmart and brought an straight talk iphone 5, but i have not open yet. A1633, a1634, a1687 and a1688 will feature slightly different cellular connectivity inside, so depending on your carrier you may need a different version of the phones. As youll see, weve included the compatibility rundown for each and every one below. Oct 26, 2017 while gsm is the standard for most carriers around the globe, sprint and verizon in the u. They house your service subscription, network identification, and address book information. Straight talk supports most gsm and cdma phones and offers nano.
In 3g, the most prevalent technology was umts with cdma2000 in close contention all radio access technologies have to solve the same problems. Both technologies are available in north america and almost every part of the globe. Wanting to know because i want a gsm phone on straight talk. Straight talk gsm vs cdma coverage howardforums is a discussion board dedicated to mobile phones with over 1,000,000 members and growing. Gsm is a very straightforward standard, whereas cdma is somewhat complicated. In 3g, the most prevalent technology was umts with cdma 2000 in close contention. The key difference between the two is that gsm is a standard and cdma is a technology, but gsm, over the years has come close to attaining technological status. Switching from your current smartphone carrier to straight talk. Apple disclaims any and all liability for the acts, omissions and conduct of any third parties in connection with or related to your use of the site. They all said theres no way to know, without the phones imei, whether its compatible with straight talk s verizonbased lte cdma network. Net10 wireless supports both gsm and cdma phones which support voicemail. You can bring a gsm phone to straight talk using a bring your own phone kit. Sep 09, 2015 apples latest round of iphones will once again come in both a gsm and cdma flavor, meaning those on verizon and sprint will have a different model.
You better think youll get dirty iphone with soso working and cant store photos using icloud. If i was to buy an iphone at walmart that is straight talk will it be gsm or cdma. Gsm and cdma are two the most popular types of mobile network currently accessible today. If youre shopping for a mobile phone, youre in for a lot of acronyms. If thats right, i could replace my iphone 5 right away without. Apples latest round of iphones will once again come in both a gsm and cdma flavor, meaning those on verizon and sprint will have a different model. Tfwi is an american prepaid, nocontract mobile phone provider. Verizon iphone 5 comes unlocked out of the box, works on. The iphone 6s on sprint and verizon will be different. Smartpay is an independent company that is leasing you the phone. Is virgin mobile uk gsm or cdma and can i buy an iphone 5s with it unlocked uk. The verizon and sprint iphone 7s use qualcomms x12 modem and does both cdma and gsm. Cdma stands for code division multiple access, while gsm stands.
More of the us is currently covered by cdma networks than gsm networks. The iphone 5 is another example of being capable of both gsm and cdma in. Apr 19, 2009 as for the question of gsm vs cdma quality, it depends on the carriers network and volume on the network. Straight talk verizon 4g lte compatible nano sim card. I know how to talk and text on them and not much more, but i followed the onscreen prompts on power. If i was to buy an iphone at walmart that is straight talk. Apple detailed the differences between the gsm and cdma iphone when it comes to voice calling and its associated features. Is the cdma iphone 7 compatible with straight talks verizon. User may need to change the phones access point name settings. Tracfone wireless acquired gosmart along with walmart family mobile from tmobile us. Have a question for us that we could possibly answer. Cdma iphone i will be buying the iphone x when it is released, and i was playing around with the website to buy it, and it seems there are two possible models. Straight talks keep your own phone plan requires a compatible, unlocked phone, activation kit and straight talk unlimited service plan. With the iphone 6 and 6s, if you wanted a universal unlocked phone, you could just get the tmobile phone.
While gsm is the standard for most carriers around the globe, sprint and verizon in the u. Technically gsm global system for mobile communications, originally from groupe special mobile. Aug 10, 2012 what are the differences between cdma vs. For your convenience howardforums is divided into 7 main sections. The customer may end the lease and return the phone at anytime. You simply cannot use the straight talk sim card and dont bother buying an iphone for it because its not going to work. You can find out easily by going to iphone settingsgeneralabout when you scroll down you will see either. Carrier compatibility for the various iphone x models 9to5mac. Global system for mobile communications gsm, around 8085% market share and is95 around 1015% market share were the two most prevalent 2g mobile communication technologies in 2007. While apple hasnt shared the iphone xs exact cellular specifications on its.
The seller had assured me the phone would work with either. As for the question of gsm vs cdma quality, it depends on the carriers network and volume on the network. Cdma was designed to be technically superior to gsm, providing greater efficiency to the carriers and a better security system. The answer to this question may seem like its obviouslyalmost tautologicallyyes, but according three out of three straight talk representatives all of whom claim to be supervisors, and one out of one apple representatives, its not necessarily so. Buy sim cards or bring your own phone straight talk wireless. Straight talk sim card program using a cdma iphone. Apple outlines differences between cdma and gsm phones. Despite the fact that verizon is a cdma network the iphones from the 4s up have sim slots available on them as well, though it would be activated to work on the cdma network so technically it is cdma at that. Gsm and cdma are the two ways phones talk to cell towers. This wikihow teaches you how to determine whether your phone uses a cdma network or a gsm network. Wireless service is subject to straight talk terms and conditions, visit. We dont have any word if we will be selling the device directly at this time.
Gsm built in support for simultaneous voice and data channels, so you can browse while on a call. Take your iphone to straight talk and get unlimited. So everything feels fluid, whether youre launching apps, playing the latest games, or exploring new ways to work and play with augmented reality. Gsm vs cdma whats the difference between the two technologies. What does gsm on iphone mean and is it better than cdma. Leasetoown requires a straight talk 30day unlimited plan and is additional. A few key changes under the hood of apples new iphone 7 and iphone 7 plus hove led to some pretty drastic changes in carrier support as first reported by macrumors, and discovered in the iphone 7s specifications fine print, the iphone 7 and iphone 7 plus gsm units are not globally unlocked, and do not support cdma networks at all.
Most of the branded ones use ltev which is verizons 4g network which uses cdma for voice. Will not work with sprint, verizon, us cellular or cricket. The iphone 6s on sprint and verizon will be different models. A bionic is the fastest chip ever in a smartphone, period. Dont bother buying a verizon or sprint iphone for the straight talk sim card program either because neither is going to work. The device does not come with headphones or a sim card. New ios iphone settings youll want to change or know. Gsm stands for global system for mobile communications. Straight talk supports most gsm and cdma phones and offers nano, micro, and standard sim.
This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. Knowing this information is important if you want to remove a carrier lock from your phone, or if you want to use. Cdma is very useful as well as interesting from a buyers perspective. The screen is small compared to some phones, but i knew this before i purchased. However, if you can buy a phone on one of the networks straight talk supports, you should be able to run it on straight talk as well including the latest iphone and android models. Gsm by simon hill november 15, 2019 understanding the difference between cdma and gsm two hugely important standards for radio telecommunications is crucial before buying a new. Prepaid carrier straight talk now offers lte service to those with. But what are gsm and cdma, and how do they affect your phone, service, and coverage. This short article will make it clear for you so read on.