FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - iPhone 4 solution for visitor to the USA

May 28, 2012 | 12:06 am

#6

mikebg

Join Date: Feb 2005

Programs: EL AL Matmid Platinum, BA Executive Club GfL, GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, Avis President's Club

Posts: 2,202

Quote:

Originally Posted by transpac

It seems like you have to purchase one of four SIMS:

Please choose the type of phone you have:

1. Phone is a CDMA (i.e. Verizon, Sprint, Metro PCS), TracFone, SafeLink, NET10, Straight Talk or BlackBerry
2. Unlocked GSM Phone (Phone must operate in 850 and 1900 MHz bands)
3. AT&T Compatible Phone
4. T-Mobile Compatible Phone

Thanks for all the info. The european iPhone 4 I have is in category 2: Unlocked GSM Phone (definitely does 850/1900).

I see they have a website (http://www.straighttalk.com).
I get the impression from some bulletin boards that the AT&T connections give the best 3G speed. If I have an unlocked GSM Phone will the AT&T version work with it (category 3)?

Another question: On the Straight Talk website they say that international text messaging is only available with the Samsung Galaxy Precedent? (M828C) and LG Optimus Q? (L55C). Does that mean they have a way to block international text messaging from other models? Would that prevent me from sending international text messages?

One more: I currently have a very simple T-mobile pre-pay phone. Is there a way to transfer the number to the Straight Talk SIM?

Last edited by mikebg; May 28, 2012 at 12:53 am

Reply