Please remember that it’s super important to check with your carrier regarding which network they run on.
Phones that are locked to a single carrier won’t work using a prepaid SIM card. Simply purchase a prepaid SIM card from the carrier of your choice and pop it into your refurbished phone. In theory, prepaid SIM cards can be used on unlocked phones (see here for a detailed article) since unlocked phones are not tied to a specific carrier. In short, prepaid SIM cards operate much like a debit card or a metro card - your usage depends on how much money you have on the card. A postpaid SIM card is tied to a carrier's plan and is billed to you monthly, depending on your usage.
Ī prepaid SIM card allows you to pay for a carrier's service upfront - by having it ready to go with a certain amount. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in our FAQs, you can reach them by logging into your Back Market account > My Orders > Ask for help. Having this knowledge will make you a more capable phone owner with more choices.īefore we go a bit deeper into the ever-changing world of tech, please remember that the seller is always here for you.
But let’s break down the nitty-gritty details of SIM cards. It’s that little itty bitty memory chip that holds all of your secrets, or should we say cell phone information. We’re all familiar with the concept of a SIM card.