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What does it mean if an iPhone is prepaid?
pay a specific amount
Answer: A: Prepaid, means you pay a specific amount, and can use the phone services as long as you have a balance in your account. It is not charged monthly, only when you phisically decide to add money to the balance.
Is a prepaid iPhone different?
You may have noticed the prices are different. Phones sold for prepaid are discounted and will not be unlocked until used for 6 months of consecutive paid service. If you paid full price you could get an exception to the unlock policy after the 14 day return period expires.
How do I switch my iPhone to prepaid?
If you want an iPhone but don’t have the budget for a plan, you can easily turn an iPhone into a prepaid phone by removing the SIM card and replacing it with one activated for an AT prepaid plan.
Are prepaid iPhones unlocked?
For prepaid plans, you can unlock your phone after 12 months of service. You can also unlock it if it’s had more than $25 in refills for basic phones or $100 in refills for smartphones. If you have an Android phone, you can use T-Mobile’s Device Unlock app to request T-Mobile unlock your phone.
How do I activate a prepaid phone?
Generally, you can do the activation online or by phone. For online-based activation, type in the URL provided by the mobile network. For phone-based activation, call the toll free number and follow the voice prompt to begin the activation process.
Can you turn any phone into a prepaid phone?
The short answer is yes, you will be able to use a prepaid GSM service with a GSM unlocked phone like the Samsung Galaxy S II. Certainly make sure the phone you’re using is a quad-band GSM phone at least.
Can I use an old iPhone as a burner phone?
Picking Out a Burner Phone You may be able to find an old or refurbished iPhone for around $200, but Android phones can do the job just as well for much less.
Can you buy a prepaid phone and unlock it?
For prepaid plans, you can unlock your phone after 12 months of service. You can also unlock it if it’s had more than $25 in refills for basic phones or $100 in refills for smartphones.