ATT contact/unlocked phones from Swappa

[noahj1102]

Probably a silly question, but I really don't know.

I'm looking to buy a couple phones on Swappa. I'm not sure if I'll buy unlocked or carrier specific. If I buy carrier, it would be ATT.

My question, if I buy carrier specific, how is it activated with ATT? I don't have any contract with them. Would I have to enter a contract.... but obviously I bring my phone (that is purchased through Swappa)? Sign contract and they give me SIM?

 

[kate]

When you bring your own phone there's no reason to sign a contract. You can just sign up and get a SIM card from them and save money without a contract.

Bring your own phone page:
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/byop.html

Plan page, look at "Smartphones on AT&T Next or No Annual Contract" for your price:
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/data-plans.html
Then add how much data you want.

 

[noahj1102]

Gracious

 

[noahj1102]

Oh, so if I'm sure on ATT then I guess ATT phone is the more economical route compared to unlocked?

 

[kate]

Generally speaking a phone is worth more when it's unlocked, so yes you could save a little buying one locked to AT&T.

Plus when you're an AT&T customer you can request them to unlock your AT&T phone so you can get it unlocked in the future. More info:
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock

 

[lennydude]

If you buy a Nexus 6 Unlocked phone, be careful if your going to use it on VZW. Since they are selling the Nexus 6 their IMEI numbers begin with the numbers 99 instead of the 35 that typical unlocked Nexus 6 phones begin with. They can not be activated and it seems that it is a crap shoot if they work at all by just putting in a sim card from an existing VZW account.

You say your going to use AT&T so you will be OK either way. Just buy the least expensive Nexus 6 phone.
BTW..........not sure what phone your looking for. This all has to do with the Nexus 6 but other phones may also be targeted by VZW?

Just buy a locked or unlocked phone for a GSM carrier if you plan to use it on AT&T. Also, if you buy the phone, just take it to a company AT&T store and they should give you the sim card free and sign you up to GoPhone. That is my experience.

GoPhone thru AT&T has a $60 plan that has 4GB of high speed (LTE) data and starting May 15th they included roll over data for 30 days! If you use discounts, it will cost $54 an month for this plan (no taxes and fees).

 

[noahj1102]

If you buy a Nexus 6 Unlocked phone, be careful if your going to use it on VZW. Since they are selling the Nexus 6 their IMEI numbers begin with the numbers 99 instead of the 35 that typical unlocked Nexus 6 phones begin with. They can not be activated and it seems that it is a crap shoot if they work at all by just putting in a sim card from an existing VZW account.

You say your going to use AT&T so you will be OK either way. Just buy the least expensive Nexus 6 phone.
BTW..........not sure what phone your looking for. This all has to do with the Nexus 6 but other phones may also be targeted by VZW?

Just buy a locked or unlocked phone for a GSM carrier if you plan to use it on AT&T. Also, if you buy the phone, just take it to a company AT&T store and they should give you the sim card free and sign you up to GoPhone. That is my experience.

GoPhone thru AT&T has a $60 plan that has 4GB of high speed (LTE) data and starting May 15th they included roll over data for 30 days! If you use discounts, it will cost $54 an month for this plan (no taxes and fees).

So the Go Phone plan is using the roll over as well? Good to know.

Additionally, where do I find any discounts for the $60 plan?

 

[lennydude]

I personally use Secrest Wireless and some use Calling Mart.

 

[Martys21]

Hi! First of all it is necessary that the phone has been unlocked before you going to connect it to the new carrier for your example - AT&T. Not so long ago I bought used iPhone 5S but it was blocked ATT. So first, ask the seller at SWAPPA to send to you IMEI number of gadget. Then check it for blacklist \ stolen status, carrier name, and contract status (on\off) - for example i use free IMEI check tools here but it was develop only for iPhone. I think you can find also free tools for samsung - use google for research All this info need to know if you want to use it with different networks and protect you from scams. If you find free imei check tools for samsung - please give us link.

 

[suzyrowe]

Has anyone used a huawei honor x2 on att in the US? It should work as a phone according to the specifications, but can't find anyone who has done it.