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LAS14

(13,783 posts) Thu Jan 14, 2021, 12:34 PM Jan 2021

Another pre-paid phone question. [View all]

Another phone in the Amazon list included "sim card included." Does this mean that some phones don't work? I don't really understand what a sim card is, but I have the impression that it's a required piece of the phone. Right?

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las

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Another pre-paid phone question. [View all] LAS14 Jan 2021 OP

The sim card is the carriers information and identifier for the phone. cayugafalls Jan 2021 #1

Yes. SergeStorms Jan 2021 #2

No SIM included usually means you can to any carrier BBG Jan 2021 #3

Thanks. nt LAS14 Jan 2021 #4

Unlocked Timewas Jan 2021 #5

I had hoped not to have to sign up for a plan. Is it not possible to get a phone... LAS14 Jan 2021 #6

There are Timewas Jan 2021 #7

I'd second the Tracfone route. fleabiscuit Jan 2021 #8

Thanks! nt LAS14 Jan 2021 #9