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Right now I have an Xperia Play with a regular SIM. Does the Nexus use micro or nano? and can I cut it myself or do I have to go to Rogers?
GetPatriotized said:
Right now I have an Xperia Play with a regular SIM. Does the Nexus use micro or nano? and can I cut it myself or do I have to go to Rogers?
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It's a micro sim. The simplest route is to purchase a micro sim from Rogers and use their client website to transfer your service to the new sim. You could cut it yourself but why bother?
I'm going to be cutting my Koodo sim into a micro sim when I get the Nexus 4. Much quicker than having to talk to someone on the phone.
special.k said:
I'm going to be cutting my Koodo sim into a micro sim when I get the Nexus 4. Much quicker than having to talk to someone on the phone.
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I'm not specifically familiar with Koodo, but Bell, Rogers, Fido, and Telus allow you to change your sim card using their website - no need to talk to anyone. I just picked up a new Bell sim for $5 - way less hassle than cutting.
comminus said:
I'm not specifically familiar with Koodo, but Bell, Rogers, Fido, and Telus allow you to change your sim card using their website - no need to talk to anyone. I just picked up a new Bell sim for $5 - way less hassle than cutting.
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I was trying to figure out how to order a micro sim on the rogers site. Would you order the LTE sim?
hoponpop said:
I was trying to figure out how to order a micro sim on the rogers site. Would you order the LTE sim?
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For a phone with no LTE? Why?
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hoponpop said:
I was trying to figure out how to order a micro sim on the rogers site. Would you order the LTE sim?
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Just walk in to a Rogers store and ask to purchase a micro sim. They should be able to sell you the correct one. They also sell an "iphone 4" sim card which should work fine in andy 3G device, you'll just have to ignore the silly branding.
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Just walk in to a Rogers store and ask to purchase a micro sim. They should be able to sell you the correct one. They also sell an "iphone 4" sim card which should work fine in andy 3G device, you'll just have to ignore the silly branding.
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I'll have to take a second look at the iPhone 4 sims. I don't really feel like going into a rogers store but I can't find a non-lte sim on website.
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What's with Canadian carriers charging their customers for SIM cards?? That's crazy. I know AT&T, you walk in store ask for one and you walk out with one, simple, and its FREE.
Also this question has been answered 100 times already on these forums.
eep2378 said:
What's with Canadian carriers charging their customers for SIM cards?? That's crazy. I know AT&T, you walk in store ask for one and you walk out with one, simple, and its FREE.
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You think paying for a SIM card is bad? You should see how expensive our plans / data rates are.
WIND sells their SIM cards for $25, why are you guys whining about $5 SIM cards?
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deltatux said:
WIND sells their SIM cards for $25, why are you guys whining about $5 SIM cards?
deltatux
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I've paid as much as $30 for a micro sim card from Rogers for an iPhone 4.
My dad just paid $9 for an LTE regular sim card on the Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE
Sorry to hijack this thread but I did a Google Search and I came to this "canadian sim card" thread.
But can someone verify if I can use my Rogers Micro Sim Card that is a voice sim card but has a 3G data plan on it work on the Nexus 7 Mobile? Because it works on iPad 1 + Data versions.
It's kinda hard to find the answer but I'm still searching.
leafsacc said:
I've paid as much as $30 for a micro sim card from Rogers for an iPhone 4.
My dad just paid $9 for an LTE regular sim card on the Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE
Sorry to hijack this thread but I did a Google Search and I came to this "canadian sim card" thread.
But can someone verify if I can use my Rogers Micro Sim Card that is a voice sim card but has a 3G data plan on it work on the Nexus 7 Mobile? Because it works on iPad 1 + Data versions.
It's kinda hard to find the answer but I'm still searching.
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It should. Phones are backwards compatible for sure (LTE sim in an HSPA+-only phone will just use HSPA+), but you won't get LTE/4g/HSPA+
An LTE microsim is all of $10 from rogers. They don't even offer other sims anymore
hoponpop said:
I'll have to take a second look at the iPhone 4 sims. I don't really feel like going into a rogers store but I can't find a non-lte sim on website.
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I walked in today and the lovely employee told me it would be $35. Screw Rogers in the face, I'm cutting my card.
I ordered mine online for $10. Just go to their website
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Just download the template online and cut it. took a whole 5 minutes. no need to mess around with paying or even walking into a store.
I did mine during my lunch break at work lol. Ahh good times
Speed test: Nexus 4 vs Samsung S3
I've been on Rogers for ages so they didn't charge me for a micro-sim for my Nexus 4 that arrived yesterday.
I've done some speed tests of the Nexus 4 against a Rogers Samsung S3 and LTE Hotspot and posted them on our blog if you're interested. I'm a new member here so I can't post outside links yet. Visit blog dot interlockit dot com
Cheers,
t3xboar said:
Just download the template online and cut it. took a whole 5 minutes. no need to mess around with paying or even walking into a store.
I did mine during my lunch break at work lol. Ahh good times
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I live in canada.
When I got my HTC HD 7, I wanted to see who it is compatible with. To know if the phone will work with the carrier,
they check the IMEI number.
Another way to check is to insert the micro sim card. But hardly anyone uses micro-sim card these days.
I will have to buy micro sim which cost $10 from rogers, telus and bell to check if it is compatible.
I dont want to end up paying that much money. Do you guyz know if the device will work on bell or telus or bell?
This is a stupid question but please help me.
I could cut it for free for you if you're in Markham. I have the tool.
^ generous guy
aDVnatgae said:
I live in canada.
When I got my HTC HD 7, I wanted to see who it is compatible with. To know if the phone will work with the carrier,
they check the IMEI number.
Another way to check is to insert the micro sim card. But hardly anyone uses micro-sim card these days.
I will have to buy micro sim which cost $10 from rogers, telus and bell to check if it is compatible.
I dont want to end up paying that much money. Do you guyz know if the device will work on bell or telus or bell?
This is a stupid question but please help me.
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no. this global pentaband phone that comes factory unlocked will not work on ANY carrier anywhere.
how about using google for this extremely simple answer..
You know, it never hurts to ask your local carrier either. My local AT&T store has the tool and told me to bring in my N4 when it gets in and they'll cut my SIM for me, no charge.
If you search google you can download a microsim template for free.
Buying a Sim cost $10 and buying a Micro_Sim also cost $10 in all this big carriers in Canada.
I just dont where where this nexus 4 will be compatible.
aDVnatgae said:
Buying a Sim cost $10 and buying a Micro_Sim also cost $10 in all this big carriers in Canada.
I just dont where where this nexus 4 will be compatible.
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what carrier are you on? is it GSM? if so, pretty much the nexus 4 will work on it then since it has pentaband
so in simpler terms: GSM = nexus 4 will work
and yes, like dondizzurp said, search on google. even better, go to the play store where the device specs is actually there https://play.google.com/store/devic...wNV9uZXh1c1VTXzFfcHJvbW9fMTM1MTg3NzIzNzM2NCJd
The N4 works on ALL Canadian carriers, including Wind and Mobilicity, but you're only going to get DC-HSPA+ 42 on Telus, Bell and their MVNOs.
Check the frequencies
aDVnatgae said:
I live in canada.
When I got my HTC HD 7, I wanted to see who it is compatible with. To know if the phone will work with the carrier,
they check the IMEI number.
Another way to check is to insert the micro sim card. But hardly anyone uses micro-sim card these days.
I will have to buy micro sim which cost $10 from rogers, telus and bell to check if it is compatible.
I dont want to end up paying that much money. Do you guyz know if the device will work on bell or telus or bell?
This is a stupid question but please help me.
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Just check in the Carrier website what frequencies use, Nexus 4 use 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz for GSM
and 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 for 3G, HSDPA. it's almost all the planet frequencies unless LTE.
Can we stop with the sim----> micro sim threads already? There have been at least 10 in the last few days. Search people.
rumthin said:
The N4 works on ALL Canadian carriers, including Wind and Mobilicity, but you're only going to get DC-HSPA+ 42 on Telus, Bell and their MVNOs.
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It won't work with Public Mobile, please don't use ALL or else some people might think it'll work on Public Mobile which it doesn't since it's the only carrier left not using GSM.
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Get a micro sim cutter its very cheap (ebay) or find some local stores they do the job for you . Enjoy ...
xbutchx said:
You know, it never hurts to ask your local carrier either. My local AT&T store has the tool and told me to bring in my N4 when it gets in and they'll cut my SIM for me, no charge.
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I doubt that will work here (in canada) they won't admit to a phones existence until they sell it, its really sad, I called and asked about the N4 and they kept saying "yeah the galaxy nexus is blah blah blah" was really annoying..
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OP: As stated by others, the N4 is pentaband HSPA, so it will work on all carriers in Canada.
okay i just ordered my Nexus4 (16GB) , will the sim card be the same from the Galaxy nexus or would i have to pay T-Mobile a visit?
I'm in a similar situation, except I don't even have a Sim Card
Everything I've read about the Nexus 4, says it's a Micro Sim. So you have to cut it yourself, or go into a T-Mobile store. My questions is:
Can I go into a T-Mobile store with my Nexus 4 and buy a Micro-Sim? How much will it cost? And will they set up and activate my phone/plan in store? (Want to go with the $30 a month pre-paid plan).
katecat said:
I'm in a similar situation, except I don't even have a Sim Card
Everything I've read about the Nexus 4, says it's a Micro Sim. So you have to cut it yourself, or go into a T-Mobile store. My questions is:
Can I go into a T-Mobile store with my Nexus 4 and buy a Micro-Sim? How much will it cost? And will they set up and activate my phone/plan in store? (Want to go with the $30 a month pre-paid plan).
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Yeah, it's definitely a micro SIM. I'll be going to a T-Mobile store to get my SIM cut as well, and they usually do it for free.
They won't set up your prepaid plan in store, though. The $30/month plan is only available online, and you can't transfer your current number. Furthermore, you need an activation kit which includes the SIM card, or an activation number if you have an existing SIM card. Neither of those can be purchased from their retail stores, you'll need to call or go online. Link for the micro SIM activation kit.
Thanks. So if I buy an Activation kit on Amazon (can't post links) but: T-Mobile USA (Tmobile T Mobile) SIM Card and Prepaid Activation Kit
I just take the sim card into the store, and they cut it? Thanks for the heads up about them not selling the activation kit in stores. I was going to just walk into the store with my Nexus 4 and try to get it all done then. I should order my Sim card now, so I can have it in time for my Nexus 4.
EDIT: Can you go into a T-Mobile store, buy a regular Sim Card? Then have them cut it? Then just go online and set up the activation?
Or do you have to buy the activation kit to do it. According to their site:
Micro SIM Cards
Micro SIM cards for non-T-Mobile devices are available in our Retail stores and on My T-Mobile; however, microSIM cards cannot be ordered through Customer Care.
If a micro SIM card is purchased, keep in mind:
3G functionality on the T-Mobile network is unfortunately not an available feature of the Apple iPhone, due to the absence of the 3G 1700 band.
T-Mobile uses both the 1700 / 2100MHz frequencies to transmit voice and data services. Both frequencies are required. If a device only has one of these frequencies, it CANNOT use T-Mobile’s 3G network.
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I called T-Mobile and ordered a micro sim. Cost was $1.06 shipped. Should be here today.
Look at the thread about micro Sims I am the accessories section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973646
For anyone else that is confused, I just went to T-Mobiles site and did their live chat. Took 3 min, and got everything sorted out. It's pretty easy (and I feel foolish for being confused, especially when you good folks gave a clear answer).
But basically, you just order the Microsim Activation Kit. And you are good to go. I really wish I would have done this a week ago in preparation for this. Google claims my Nexus 4 will be on the 15th. T-Mobile claims my Sim Card will be 15-19th (2-4days). I'll be really sad if it doesn't get here by the weekend. And I'm stuck without a phone until Monday.
That's my own fault though.
So, my wife and I are heading to Mexico next week and I wanted to be able to have international usage for emergencies. My wife is using the S6 edge purchased through VZW and I of course have my X Pure. We were able to add an Int'l plan on her line but with mine it didn't work. The call got escalated to support and the rep mentioned that the phone may not be in registered in the system (I just cut my micro-sim and placed it in the pure). He said he was going to fill out a form adding the IMEI to the system and that should fix the issue in 3 business days. Have any of you guys heard of this?
I can't speak for Mexico but we are going on a cruise next month. I had Verizon send me a sim before I got my X. I activated it on the new sim with no issues. I then called them and said we were taking an Eastern Caribbean cruise next month and mine got setup with no problem. They will probably have you up and running.
Not sure how long you are going for but paying for roaming to verizon is a lot of money if you go over the data. Did you think of buying a prepaid sim there?pretty sure you would save a lot of money.
Don't add international to your plan. Just buy a prepaid SIM when you get to Mexico. It will be much cheaper and it will work with 0 Verizon BS issues getting in your way.
patt2k said:
Not sure how long you are going for but paying for roaming to verizon is a lot of money if you go over the data. Did you think of buying a prepaid sim there?pretty sure you would save a lot of money.
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gtg465x said:
Don't add international to your plan. Just buy a prepaid SIM when you get to Mexico. It will be much cheaper and it will work with 0 Verizon BS issues getting in your way.
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Actually, we've been with VZW FOREVER. So, there is a promo for tier 1 customers: 500 min calling/ 500 text outgoing w. unlimited incoming/ 1 GB data - free for each line for one billing cycle. Then its $25. So, this actually is the cheapest way to go.
sebastianraven said:
Actually, we've been with VZW FOREVER. So, there is a promo for tier 1 customers: 500 min calling/ 500 text outgoing w. unlimited incoming/ 1 GB data - free for each line for one billing cycle. Then its $25. So, this actually is the cheapest way to go.
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I see. Well for 25$ in Europe I almost had month and a half of service lol
If you opt out for buying a pre-paid SIM in Mexico for the GS6, be sure to get a IUSACELL or UNEFON (Iusacell subsidiary) SIM card, which are the only carriers in Mexico that have CDMA technology because your GS6 VZW phone will not work correctly with another carrier's SIM (been there, done that myself).
The MotoX should work perfectly with any carrier (at least mine is working perfectly in Movistar) as it has all bands activated.
chanok12 said:
If you opt out for buying a pre-paid SIM in Mexico for the GS6, be sure to get a IUSACELL or UNEFON (Iusacell subsidiary) SIM card, which are the only carriers in Mexico that have CDMA technology because your GS6 VZW phone will not work correctly with another carrier's SIM (been there, done that myself).
The MotoX should work perfectly with any carrier (at least mine is working perfectly in Movistar) as it has all bands activated.
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I think he should have no issues Verizon s6 I'd sim unlocked as well. Even if he gets no lte it should work fine on GSM. My old note4 worked in Europe just fine.
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Hello all. No idea if I should post this on XDA or somewhere else but here goes. I'm thinking about doing a one or two week workaway in Singapore and I have a Verizon LTE sim in my North-American-bought 64gb Nexus 6P. According to their TravelPass site, I can pay $10 a day on the days I use the service in Singapore and maybe get 3G service if I'm lucky. Any ideas on prepaid sim cards I could buy when in Singapore or feedback on what kind of cellular service to expect? Any and all help is appreciated, thanks.
One of the awesome things about a Nexus 6P is that it's SIM unlocked. If I were you, I'd buy a SIM card from a local carrier, ideally SingTel. Use that while you're in Singapore then just put the Verizon SIM back in when you get home. You won't be able to call or text using your US number, but you'll likely save a bunch of money.
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