tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post8617320004624914098..comments2024-03-28T17:25:52.769-05:00Comments on TracfoneReviewer: Tracfone GSM Vs. CDMA Phones (What You Need To Know in 2024)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-2851012507864397442022-05-06T06:09:52.891-05:002022-05-06T06:09:52.891-05:00I bought a phone ,said it was compatible to total...I bought a phone ,said it was compatible to total wireless but when called them to hook up its not compatible!it's gsm.can I hook up with tracfone?how?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-77113698447061634052022-03-06T13:23:09.857-06:002022-03-06T13:23:09.857-06:00since the verizon / tracfone fiasco was first ment...since the verizon / tracfone fiasco was first mentioned I noticed verizon does not allow tracfone to sell anything that is not verizon / cdma ....<br />mike ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329772288433789288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-28432002422568710062022-03-02T13:19:00.672-06:002022-03-02T13:19:00.672-06:00Another difference is that you can use Wi-Fi calli...Another difference is that you can use Wi-Fi calling and text only on the GSM (AT&T) network. I have one bar of signal strength at my home so that is the only way I can use my phone. I got a Samsung Galaxy A10E unlocked which was supposed to do Wi-Fi calling but it did not appear - I got an AT&T chip, switched them out and it has worked fine. When Tracphone drops AT&T that will be a new problem in the future. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-17994316906649948092021-12-24T15:30:26.468-06:002021-12-24T15:30:26.468-06:00Unfortunately you cannot pick either CDMA or GSM p...Unfortunately you cannot pick either CDMA or GSM phones when you purchase from Tracfone. I have three tracfones that all need to be replaced. My zip code shows that Verizon (CDMA) works in my zip code, but it does not work within 1 mile of my house because of the terrain (hills). Anyone thwt comes to my house with a Verizon cellphone has no servive either inside or out of my house. I have purchased three different cellphones from Tracfone recently telling the salesperon at Tracphone that they must be GSM, either AT&T or T-Moble, they both work at my house. All three pones sent to me were Verizon (CDMA) despite me insisting that they have to be GSM. I transfered service to one of the new phones and of course it did not have service because it was Verizon. I aske the tech to transfer the service back to my old phone and was told that it could not be done because that phone would be obsolete and not work in a few months. I was told to return all three phones, including the one that was activated using one of my active phones. All three were returned. I was concerned because the one that was transfered to the new phone had 7 gb data, over 6000 minutes and over 6000 texts. I was told not to worry about it as the cell number and all of the data, talk time and texts would be saved until I could purchase a new GSM phone to transfer my cell number to. When looking at my account on line one day I was very upset to find out that My cell number and all of the data, talk time amd texts were gone. LOST! Tracfone to;d me that no matter what type of phone you want or need in my case that noone at Tracfone has any control of it. The shipping dept. looks at you zip code and sends you what that want NOT what you want or need. I have tried to prchase a GSM Tracfone locally, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, CVS etc. over twenty stores and none of them have GSM phones for sale. Time to look for a new cellphone company. Apparently there is no solution with Tracfone as I have spent about thirty hours on the phone with them and their only solution is to buy unlocked GSM phones and Keep Your Own SMARTPHONE sim kits from someone else other that them. Adios Tracfone!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150612157747953086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-65239866504954241662020-05-05T13:38:35.332-05:002020-05-05T13:38:35.332-05:00Doesn't compute... why does my Luna pro have...Doesn't compute... why does my Luna pro have imei#, it is a sm-s327vl.. is it both and meid# somewhere else.. I dunno .. New att tower is 1 kilometer away and give me lightning fast speeds 2-5 am.. slow ALL the time b4 because Verizon tower 3 mi. SPLAIN WAYNE...???earl the dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08370173494609776280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-3708674277356419302020-05-05T13:33:17.538-05:002020-05-05T13:33:17.538-05:00?? My Luna pro sm-s327vl tracphine on st. Talk ha...?? My Luna pro sm-s327vl tracphine on st. Talk has imei#, unable to locate meid# this Contradicts the cdma help? Buying new phone soon. New att tower blocked Verizon tower, but is lightning fast 2-5 a.m.earl the dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08370173494609776280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-46721367132518790222019-07-29T10:04:52.652-05:002019-07-29T10:04:52.652-05:00Me too. Only thing, Verizon doesn't use cdma ...Me too. Only thing, Verizon doesn't use cdma anymore. They only use lte. My phone is saying 3g. It was bought cause HSN said it was 4g lteblondeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12523830019787840033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-32951065209629860182019-02-09T16:48:27.663-06:002019-02-09T16:48:27.663-06:00I'm considering a smart phone from Jitterbug b...I'm considering a smart phone from Jitterbug but would like to be able to transfer my minutes as well as my phone number from my current Tracfone LG flip phone. Will Tracfone do this? And what do you think of the Jitterbug smart phone? How about the iPhone for Seniors?Katy-didhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10839676666483174229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-34542439132501878252018-11-29T07:25:55.530-06:002018-11-29T07:25:55.530-06:00I have the ZTE Cymbal T which is an Android Flip p...I have the ZTE Cymbal T which is an Android Flip phone. ZTE website says it is a GSM phone Tracfone tells me it should work on GSM network but the model # has VL and SIM # is the CDMA type according to this article. I got the phone unlocked by TF and want to use it in Canada. Is this a CDMA phone or GSM or both?Tonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-65094189749578482122018-11-27T19:11:58.873-06:002018-11-27T19:11:58.873-06:00Let me add my thanks for the great info. I bought ...Let me add my thanks for the great info. I bought an Alcatel Flip phone (Wife likes that kind), and wanted it to be CDMA. The Tracfone site said it was, but BestBuy, where I bought it, said it was GSM. Your trick with the SIM card numbers settled that (it is CDMA).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693383308521347167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-27683023222971376652018-09-25T12:52:21.389-05:002018-09-25T12:52:21.389-05:00Thanks this is extremely informative. I'm curr...Thanks this is extremely informative. I'm currently looking for a GSM Tracfone (an Android smartphone if possible) since my LG840G has been acting up (furthermore 95% of websites I visit I can't access anymore on my LG840). Thank you again for posting this. I'm on a very tight budget so getting a phone that uses the CDMA network won't work for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-65215283312679815192018-05-24T19:06:58.795-05:002018-05-24T19:06:58.795-05:00I use phone on the mountains. This area not servic...I use phone on the mountains. This area not serviceable, sometimes one or two bars, I install satellite internet an use phone via wifi, it worked, but resend past Tracfone company gave me notice that 2G no more available in my area, even my phone is 3G it stop working, and I call to activate. after that my phone stop working via wifi, I chatting with tech support and they told me I need phone with GSM, not CDMA. I didn't understand if I use wifi service what the difference between those two types of network? Actually area where I am located covered with verizon service, which is CDMA, He suggested to buy new phone, but not told which one. I'll appreciate any suggestion which phone I need to buy for call and text via wifi network duradanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-54325520026468232862018-05-23T02:24:06.507-05:002018-05-23T02:24:06.507-05:00Your information was very helpful! Thank you! :)...Your information was very helpful! Thank you! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-12569168463018765222018-05-11T15:47:07.950-05:002018-05-11T15:47:07.950-05:00VERY helpful article! My bank wants to know which...VERY helpful article! My bank wants to know which cell network/carrier I use to activate text alerts and, of course, Tracfone leases with several. Because I have a LGL51AL and know the SIM number, I as able to determine that my phone uses ATT(GSM) LTE network. Thanks so much!acardnalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304615835470696514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-52167665929105652872018-04-05T13:46:49.532-05:002018-04-05T13:46:49.532-05:00Hi
I have Galaxy J3 SM-S327VL ... it’s works Sim C...Hi<br />I have Galaxy J3 SM-S327VL ... it’s works Sim CDMA only can I used it by GSM SIM ?.. if yes? Please give me the code or method to switch the network mode between CDMA and GSM .<br /><br />Thanks in advance for your reply.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429683084752580897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-36420787661756974952017-10-11T20:11:12.042-05:002017-10-11T20:11:12.042-05:00RE: S
Using a SIM card from an older BYOP kit sho...RE: S<br /><br />Using a SIM card from an older BYOP kit should be just fine.TracfoneReviewer Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15878487033950016130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-79978065119487840262017-10-08T14:10:09.431-05:002017-10-08T14:10:09.431-05:00I have an older BYOP-Smartphone SIM kid never used... I have an older BYOP-Smartphone SIM kid never used I bought at BB last November 2016 that only has GSM & CDMA SIMS. The newer SIM kits have the T-Mobile SIMs, GSM and CDMA. (I don't care about T-Mobile SIM.)<br /><br />I have a new, still in the box iPhone SE I'm debating using with GSM(ATT&T) or CDMA (Verizon) because the phone can run on either one.<br /><br />But, my question is; are these BYOP SIM cards I've never used still compatible, or do I need to buy the newer kit that has T-Mobile included?<br /><br />I notice the 6-numbers you posted for the GSM and CDMA SIM cards are the same as mine. Are those numbers you posted from the newer kit SIMs, or an older kit? And or does it matter?<br /><br />I'm just trying to save myself some time and trouble.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />-S <br />Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-82523192941496246012017-09-07T20:37:32.079-05:002017-09-07T20:37:32.079-05:00If you plan on getting the best use of your phone ...If you plan on getting the best use of your phone in West Virginia, get the GSM Tracfones. I live here and have had both. Jeffery Birchfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529207703628956371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-58148632574208118102017-05-23T19:28:15.868-05:002017-05-23T19:28:15.868-05:00Re: Brian
Seems like the Lumia should work. You w...Re: Brian<br /><br />Seems like the Lumia should work. You will need a GSM SIM kit, You can start by picking up a SIM kit either online or some sotres have them too for $1. Then just go to the Tracfone website and check that your imei/esn is accepted by Tracfone and you should be fine.<br /><br />You can buy any airtime card and use it with BYOP phones. Hard to say which would be the best in your situation. You can try different cards and see which one ends up the best fit.<br /><br />Hope that helps answer your questions1TracfoneReviewer Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15878487033950016130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-18320954349675899722017-05-23T10:20:56.388-05:002017-05-23T10:20:56.388-05:00No replies to my questions?
BrianNo replies to my questions?<br />Brianbrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10210439674048451517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-5120145655378424382017-05-18T16:27:54.350-05:002017-05-18T16:27:54.350-05:00I recently acquired a very nice used Microsoft Lum... I recently acquired a very nice used Microsoft Lumina 640 XL LTE phone that had been an AT&T phone. I got it unlocked and used it for about a month over in Thailand with one of my wife's SIM cards from her service there.<br />I'm now back in the USA and seriously thinking of switching my Tracfone flip phone service to this new smart phone for myself. As I read thru these pages it appears as though that is no problem?...its a GSM phone that is unlocked. <br />1) Do I need to get the SIM card kit that is specifically for AT&T (former) smartphones?<br />2) I presently use a cell phone VERY little as I'm retired,...and it appears as though I can utilized either of 2 plans with Tracfone,...the std phone program that gives triple minutes, or the Smartphone plan?<br />3) I anticipate that the great majority of my use of the smartphone will be in ordinary phone conversations, its great camera, and likely a (little bit of GPS, a little bit of internet when in hotspots), and very little texting.<br /><br />So what is my best plan to be on with this new smartphone?, and does this Microsoft phone qualify in the BYOP program offered by Tracfone.<br />Sorry for being a little uneducated in this new tech, Brian brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10210439674048451517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-42020752241799202332017-05-13T19:02:37.621-05:002017-05-13T19:02:37.621-05:00You have one serious error here... (OK, TWO..)
...You have one serious error here... (OK, TWO..)<br /><br />GSM phones use ATT towers and SOMETIMES (very rare) use t-Moble towers... ATT is completely GSM, so any GSM TracFone will be able to access their towers, but T-mobile is different SOME of T-moble's system is GSM, and some is TDMA... similar to Verizon's CDMA, but not compatible with it..<br /><br />GSM phones will work with ALL of ATT's system, but only with the T-moble towers in areas were t-moble uses GSM instead of TDMA<br /><br /><br /><br />On the CDMA side, it's simpler, but you have another mistake... ALL of TracFone's CDMA phones use Verizon towers exclusively. They do not ever use Sprint towers, as sprint uses the PCS format, NOT the CDMA format as you stated. <br /><br />Sprint is 100% PCS, but since Sprint only has PCS towers in more populated areas, SOME sprint phones also have the ability to ROAM to Verizon's CDMA towers in the majority of the country, where sprint has no presence...<br /><br />TracFone has no contracts with Sprint, and no PCS phones... TracFones that are GSM almost always are using the ATT system & TracFones that are CDMA ALWAYS use the Verizon system<br /><br />OK ??Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-65359932583136574052016-11-11T22:53:46.276-06:002016-11-11T22:53:46.276-06:00Thank You, this has solved a great mystery as to w...Thank You, this has solved a great mystery as to why my new replacement tracfone is garbage.The maps for our area are inaccurate and I have yet to find a really great service in our rural community. My old "G" tracfone was iffy sometimes, but acceptable considering the cost of service.When it broke they sold me a "C" phone which is useless.It took their support techs 4-5 tries just to activate it. I am going to return this new phone (At my expense), and hope the refund process isn't too painful.But!!! before I send it back I will buy a new "G" phone and transfer my service so I can keep my minutes. At least I know how to avoid this problem in the future.Thank You Again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-16782118333944324142016-01-14T06:56:32.925-06:002016-01-14T06:56:32.925-06:00I use to have great results with tracphone, the ba...I use to have great results with tracphone, the basic model, only used for emergencies while living in rural area in CO mts...only phone that seemed to work at all in the remote rural area. I moved to Idaho, cell phone was set up in CO with the area code for Idaho...once I got here, have had nothing but problems with the new phone and reception. This explains a lot. Good luck having customer service DO anything, they are horrible. I called in on my landline for issues, I was working with 'several reps that were clueless, couldn't understand anything, read from a script. I had just added mins. a day before. I was on a call when I got a call, it dropped my call, and then I couldn't get any service...my vc mail rings busy, all my calls ring busy, all I get is a busy dial tone. Bars are fine, but something is wrong with the phone. I had minutes before I called in, and I wasn't calling on their phone, and even though they didn't do ANYTHING to help, other than tell me I had service in my area, and they asked me if I had put my phone in water recently, they couldn't/wouldn't DO anything. I finally said this is stupid, you aren't helping. After I hung up, I got a call back on my landline to ask about the service, I replied WORTHLESS...guess what, ALL my recently added minutes disappeared. I HATE TRACFONE, THEY HAVE NO CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY STOLE MY MINUTES AND MY PHONE IS NOW USELESS AND I CAN'T RETURN IT, IT IS BARELY A MONTH OLD. STAY FAR AWAY FROM THEM!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05068281394214131277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-32959292515880161572015-12-27T09:50:21.522-06:002015-12-27T09:50:21.522-06:00Am really disgusted with Tracfone at the moment, t...Am really disgusted with Tracfone at the moment, they have sent me 2 replacement phones because I couldn't change the phone # to my zip code on original, these are GSM phones and do not work in my zip at all, now they have me waiting for a new SIM saying the phone will work, have family who work for at&t, phone will not work, nearest tower is 50 miles away, why didn't they just send me a cdma phone? Since they are the ones they sell for my area anywayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com