I'm considering purchasing the AT&T locked version of the Note 4 at full price on Amazon. If I do this, will the phone come with a SIM from AT&T, or will I need to go to an AT&T store to pickup a SIM card and start a new account? I'm not currently an AT&T customer... I'm active duty military, stationed overseas. I'll be transferring back to the states in about a month and want to have my phone in hand and working when I step off of the airplane.
You will need to activate it with att. Now if your replacing another att phone you can remove Sim and place in new phone new phone should recognize as long as old phone is smart phone too. Att won't let you use it without a data plan if old phone was not a smart phone. Also if old phone is iPhone Sim not compatible you will need to get a new on.
I'm not currently an AT&T customer and I'm not replacing another AT&T phone, so I don't have an AT&T sim card yet. Does the Note 4 ship from Amazon with a sim card included if I purchase it at full retail price?
airman410 said:
I'm not currently an AT&T customer and I'm not replacing another AT&T phone, so I don't have an AT&T sim card yet. Does the Note 4 ship from Amazon with a sim card included if I purchase it at full retail price?
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Not 100% sure but I would say NO it won't. They usually only issue Sim cards at actual retailer's location when they program it etc for you. I've only purchased online once and it did not include a Sim at all let alone one programed to your account. Thank you for your service.
airman410 said:
I'm not currently an AT&T customer and I'm not replacing another AT&T phone, so I don't have an AT&T sim card yet. Does the Note 4 ship from Amazon with a sim card included if I purchase it at full retail price?
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When I purchased my S2 through Amazon, it came with a sim card in which I had to activate by calling in through AT&T. But, I was upgrading through AT&T and already had an account with them. If you are buying the full price without a contract or account, I'm not sure you would get a sim card. Best thing to do is reach out to Amazon and ask them.
I bought my ATT Note 4 on amazon. The SIM card came in the box. Will still need to call ATT to activate.
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Galaxy Nexus arrived yesterday. Currently using a One X, which I will likely be returning, so I'm on a micro sim card. Therefore, I have to go to AT&T store and get a new sim.
When I call AT&T to activate the new sim, they will ask me for my IMEI. What should I give them to make sure they are able to keep my unlimited data plan? I've read that if I give them the Galaxy Nexus actual IMEI, it will not show up in the system as a smartphone, and this will cause all sorts of problems.
Should I give them the IMEI of my wife's AT&T Galaxy S2? If I did this, would it kick her off of her data plan?
Or should I google around and see if I can find the IMEI for some other HSPA+ AT&T phone?
Advice appreciated!
So I was pretty much in your situation as well. Ordered a HOX and they sent a micro sim card and deactivated my old one. However I was planning to sell the HOX and continue to use the GN so I needed a standard sim card. I just went into the AT&T store and he setup a new sim card for me and tried scanning the IMEI number, but as you mentioned it didn't show up in the AT&T system. I'm not sure what he did, but I still have my unlimited data plan and my GN working. When I view my phone on att.com it doesn't show up as any device. I'd go into the store, they'll know what to do.
I added two lines to my parents' T-Mobile family plan through telephone sales and chose the slowest shipping method, so it won't get here until Monday evening, but I'm going to fly out of state on Monday morning. Will I be able to go to Walmart, and buy a pre-paid T-Mobile burner, use the SIM card, and activate my Galaxy Nexus so i'll have the phone up and running tomorrow? If so, will it deactivate the SIM that they're shipping me?
There really isn't any activation involved with GSM phones. Just pop in whichever sim card you want and go.
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How will it know which T-Mobile account my phone is on?
The account and number are tied to the sim card. I was under the assumption you were going to buy a prepaid sim for the short term and that would be fine. However, would not be tied to your account and would have a different number.
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would I be able to buy the burner prepaid SIM, call T-Mobile and say I want to use that SIM card and assign it my account instead of the SIM card that they're sending me?
Don't know how t-mob works but I can change my sim anytime and my carrier will put my number there no problem
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tracerit said:
would I be able to buy the burner prepaid SIM, call T-Mobile and say I want to use that SIM card and assign it my account instead of the SIM card that they're sending me?
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It might be weird for them but you should be able to do it, just give them a call
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tracerit said:
would I be able to buy the burner prepaid SIM, call T-Mobile and say I want to use that SIM card and assign it my account instead of the SIM card that they're sending me?
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Not if you want to pick your phone number. The prepaid sim already has its own phone number and you can't change it.
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How will it know which T-Mobile account my phone is on?
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The only thing that is activated on T-Mobile (and most GSM-based carriers) is the SIM card. The phone is not "activated." That is just how GSM works.
Unless I am misunderstanding, you just want an active SIM to use with your new line right? If you have one available you can just walk into a local T-Mobile store and tell them to give you a new SIM for the account/line that you just opened. Afterwards, any other SIM, including one they may mail to you, will not be associated to that line. They do not allow multiple SIMs to be assigned to a line. Activate one, deactivate any other. That's the way it works.
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would I be able to buy the burner prepaid SIM, call T-Mobile and say I want to use that SIM card and assign it my account instead of the SIM card that they're sending me?
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No that wouldn't work cause the prepaid sim would already be active you'll either have to use the non active sim that comes shipped or get to a corpo store and pick up a free one. Imma sales rep for tmob
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i guess this is a non issue now. i called T-Mobile to inquire about this but wanted to check my plan first and it turns out the telephone sales lady while telling me my 3rd line would be free due to an account offer, i now actually have to pay for it. i thought the offer was too good, but she confirmed it and i actually have a CallRecorder recording of the conversation. Most likely going to cancel the changes, revert to the previous account and return the phones when they're delivered tomorrow. What a **** feeling, i was really looking forward to activating and using my Nexus too.
tracerit said:
would I be able to buy the burner prepaid SIM, call T-Mobile and say I want to use that SIM card and assign it my account instead of the SIM card that they're sending me?
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That's way more trouble than its worth to try and get working. Why exactly do you want to do this? T-Mobile gives you a SIM already... and if you need another, they'll give you another lol.
Prepaid SIMs are different plans and services and are not transferrable between T-Mobile postpaid and prepaid, generally.
martonikaj said:
That's way more trouble than its worth to try and get working. Why exactly do you want to do this? T-Mobile gives you a SIM already... and if you need another, they'll give you another lol.
Prepaid SIMs are different plans and services and are not transferrable between T-Mobile postpaid and prepaid, generally.
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They do give a SIM however it's being mailed and delivered tomorrow but i found out yesterday i have to head out of state tomorrow morning. I called a few TMo stores and they all want to sell me a SIM for $20.
As for the prepaid plans, i just want the SIM from the prepaid phone. From what I've read, the prepaid phone doesn't include any type of plan, it's $20 for the phone and SIM card and a few starter minutes?
Hopefully I won't have to fight T-Mobile too hard to cancel the add a line changes I made last week, I"ll just return their phones or reject delivery and go with Straight Talk for a few months until my parents' T-Mo plan expires in August and add myself then. Such a hassle haha.
tracerit said:
They do give a SIM however it's being mailed and delivered tomorrow but i found out yesterday i have to head out of state tomorrow morning. I called a few TMo stores and they all want to sell me a SIM for $20.
As for the prepaid plans, i just want the SIM from the prepaid phone. From what I've read, the prepaid phone doesn't include any type of plan, it's $20 for the phone and SIM card and a few starter minutes?
Hopefully I won't have to fight T-Mobile too hard to cancel the add a line changes I made last week, I"ll just return their phones or reject delivery and go with Straight Talk for a few months until my parents' T-Mo plan expires in August and add myself then. Such a hassle haha.
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T-Mobile prepaid sims come with a plan.
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As for the prepaid plans, i just want the SIM from the prepaid phone. From what I've read, the prepaid phone doesn't include any type of plan, it's $20 for the phone and SIM card and a few starter minutes?
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But those SIMs are for prepaid only. They can't be used with postpaid plans.
Think of a SIM Card like a Key to your Number on T-Mobile and it's affiliated plan.
That's it. SIM Card in, enter PIN to unlock the Card on the current device, and off you go.
Call, text, whatever.
Internet settings should be updated automatically.
I upgraded from iPhone to SGS3. Now I'm upgrading my wife to my SGS3 and taking the Note 2 which I ordered as her upgrade.
I'm assuming all I need to do to activate the Note 2 for yours truly is swap in my SIM. However, since my wife is moving from iPhone to my SGS3, I'm guessing that the SIM being shipped with the Note 2 will need to be inserted in the SGS3 and activated for her number... but... the AT&T site claims that the enclosed SIM is titled "Replacement Micro-SIM for Apple iPad." Someone please tell me AT&T isn't shipping a Micro-SIM for an iPhone whose use we are discontinuing.
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I upgraded from iPhone to SGS3. Now I'm upgrading my wife to my SGS3 and taking the Note 2 which I ordered as her upgrade.
I'm assuming all I need to do to activate the Note 2 for yours truly is swap in my SIM. However, since my wife is moving from iPhone to my SGS3, I'm guessing that the SIM being shipped with the Note 2 will need to be inserted in the SGS3 and activated for her number... but... the AT&T site claims that the enclosed SIM is titled "Replacement Micro-SIM for Apple iPad." Someone please tell me AT&T isn't shipping a Micro-SIM for an iPhone whose use we are discontinuing.
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Just call in and tell them that you're using the note and she is going to be using the sgs3. They have to change the data plan to a Lte data plan. Its easy and free. Its call a device swap.
Artimus009 said:
Just call in and tell them that you're using the note and she is going to be using the sgs3. They have to change the data plan to a Lte data plan. Its easy and free. Its call a device swap.
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Well, I purchased the Note 2 as an upgrade on her plan and upgraded her data to LTE in the midst of the contract agreement. I mean, I guess I'll just wait until I open the package to find out if the SIM card they are supplying is the correct SIM for the Samsung device or if it is, in fact, the Micro SIM titled on the order.
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Well, I purchased the Note 2 as an upgrade on her plan and upgraded her data to LTE in the midst of the contract agreement. I mean, I guess I'll just wait until I open the package to find out if the SIM card they are supplying is the correct SIM for the Samsung device or if it is, in fact, the Micro SIM titled on the order.
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They call the micro sims that...you're fine.
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They call the micro sims that...you're fine.
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Okay, great. Thanks a lot, man.
My Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will probably arrive on Wednesday. I purchased it at full price, as I was told to do to maintain my unlimited data.
When I receive my new phone, how do I ensure that my unlimited data gets switched over to the new phone? What is the procedure at that point? Do I use the same SIM card from my DROID RAZR MAXX or do I use the new one? Can I switch my unlimited data plan from my DROID RAZR MAXX onto my new Galaxy Note 4 from the website? If so, what buttons do I click to ensure the process is done correctly? Or should I go into the Verizon Wireless Store for help or should I just call?
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My Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will probably arrive on Wednesday. I purchased it at full price, as I was told to do to maintain my unlimited data.
When I receive my new phone, how do I ensure that my unlimited data gets switched over to the new phone? What is the procedure at that point? Do I use the same SIM card from my DROID RAZR MAXX or do I use the new one? Can I switch my unlimited data plan from my DROID RAZR MAXX onto my new Galaxy Note 4 from the website? If so, what buttons do I click to ensure the process is done correctly? Or should I go into the Verizon Wireless Store for help or should I just call?
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If you bought N4 full retail, then you only need to go through the phone replacement process at VZW website and follow the direction. You'll need the sim card from your old phone.
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My Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will probably arrive on Wednesday. I purchased it at full price, as I was told to do to maintain my unlimited data.
When I receive my new phone, how do I ensure that my unlimited data gets switched over to the new phone? What is the procedure at that point? Do I use the same SIM card from my DROID RAZR MAXX or do I use the new one? Can I switch my unlimited data plan from my DROID RAZR MAXX onto my new Galaxy Note 4 from the website? If so, what buttons do I click to ensure the process is done correctly? Or should I go into the Verizon Wireless Store for help or should I just call?
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Don't worry, it's actually a pretty easy process. You won't lose your Unlimited since you didn't buy under contract. Here's the FAQ from VZW's website that walks you through the process. (you will have to type it in from the screenshot....apparently I haven't posted but one time in 4 years...lol) Good luck!
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If you bought N4 full retail, then you only need to go through the phone replacement process at VZW website and follow the direction. You'll need the sim card from your old phone.
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I'm on the website, now, just taking a look at it. I clicked on my line, I see two buttons:
-Manage My Device
-Upgrade My Device
Which is it? I'm thinking clicking on Upgrade My Device will do nothing, since I ordered a new phone already on that line. Help, please. Thanks. I'll need to do this on Wednesday when I do receive my phone.
Take SIM card from old phone and use it in new phone. If you have a micro sim just order a SIM card cutter to make it nano size. As long as it's a 4g SIM card it should activate the new phone fine. Also you could've went through bestbuy upgrade process they allow you to choose keep existing data plan but the key to keep unlimited data is to always use the old SIM card and immediately discard the SIM card that ships with the phone. Don't even power on the device until the sim is gone.
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Take SIM card from old phone and use it in new phone. If you have a micro sim just order a SIM card cutter to make it nano size. As long as it's a 4g SIM card it should activate the new phone fine. Also you could've went through bestbuy upgrade process they allow you to choose keep existing data plan but the key to keep unlimited data is to always use the old SIM card and immediately discard the SIM card that ships with the phone. Don't even power on the device until the sim is gone.
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So, when my Galaxy Note 4 arrives, remove its SIM card (if already inserted), remove the SIM card from my old phone, and then insert it into the Galaxy Note 4, and THEN power it on. Correct? After I do that, do I need to do anything more? If so, then what?
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So, when my Galaxy Note 4 arrives, remove its SIM card (if already inserted), remove the SIM card from my old phone, and then insert it into the Galaxy Note 4, and THEN power it on. Correct? After I do that, do I need to do anything more? If so, then what?
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You don't have to do nothing else unless the SIM card doesn't fit it needs to be cut with SIM card cutter google it SIM card cutter nano
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You don't have to do nothing else unless the SIM card doesn't fit it needs to be cut with SIM card cutter google it SIM card cutter nano
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I think this is inaccurate, according to Samsung's site, it's a Micro SIM, so that should be the same size as my DROID RAZR MAXX's SIM card. I think I read somewhere that iPhones have NANO SIMs. Oh well, I'll find out tomorrow if it fits without modifying it.
Question: I'd ordered 3 different replacements for my MAXX while under warranty. To switch between them, all I did was did a backup and restore, and of course, used the same SIM card. Going to my new Galaxy Note 4, will the upgrade process pretty much be the same or do I have to click buttons on Verizon's site or call them or go into the store?
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I think this is inaccurate, according to Samsung's site, it's a Micro SIM, so that should be the same size as my DROID RAZR MAXX's SIM card. I think I read somewhere that iPhones have NANO SIMs. Oh well, I'll find out tomorrow if it fits without modifying it.
Question: I'd ordered 3 different replacements for my MAXX while under warranty. To switch between them, all I did was did a backup and restore, and of course, used the same SIM card. Going to my new Galaxy Note 4, will the upgrade process pretty much be the same or do I have to click buttons on Verizon's site or call them or go into the store?
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That would depend on what you want backed up. Try using the app Helium from the play store. I posted a link to the app in your other thread on this question.
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That would depend on what you want backed up. Try using the app Helium from the play store. I posted a link to the app in your other thread on this question.
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Actually this thread has little to do with "Backup & Restore". I purchased the Galaxy Note 4 at full price, as what the current deal is to maintain your unlimited data. That, is obviously step one. When the phone arrives, I know I'm suppose to transfer the SIM card. I did the same thing when I had to get a replacement DROID RAZR MAXX for my DROID RAZR MAXX, and my phone instantly worked. My question was simply, is that all I need to do, or are there steps, afterwards? Will VZW instantly recognize my change in phone by simply changing out the SIM cards from old phone to new phone or is it different since it involves two completely different models? Is/are there other step(s) involved?
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Actually this thread has little to do with "Backup & Restore". I purchased the Galaxy Note 4 at full price, as what the current deal is to maintain your unlimited data. That, is obviously step one. When the phone arrives, I know I'm suppose to transfer the SIM card. I did the same thing when I had to get a replacement DROID RAZR MAXX for my DROID RAZR MAXX, and my phone instantly worked. My question was simply, is that all I need to do, or are there steps, afterwards? Will VZW instantly recognize my change in phone by simply changing out the SIM cards from old phone to new phone or is it different since it involves two completely different models? Is/are there other step(s) involved?
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From everything I've read (because I had the same question) there would be no difference. You should just be able to put your old SIM card in the new phone, turn it on and it will do the rest. Granted, I have never done this myself so I am just going off of what I read. As for the statement that this thread has little to do with the Backup & Restore, I was only answering your question you posed in this thread. Unfortunately, I misunderstood the question. That's what I get for spending so much time reading these forums tonight. My mind cross references other posts that have nothing to do with what I'm reading.
Since you paid full price there really isn't any threat to losing your unlimited data even if you need to activate a new sim card because there will be no need to renew your contract. You can even call Verizon and have them help you activate the new phone just tell them you paid full price. I did this when my wife got a Moto X that was paid full price for.
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My Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will probably arrive on Wednesday. I purchased it at full price, as I was told to do to maintain my unlimited data.
When I receive my new phone, how do I ensure that my unlimited data gets switched over to the new phone? What is the procedure at that point? Do I use the same SIM card from my DROID RAZR MAXX or do I use the new one? Can I switch my unlimited data plan from my DROID RAZR MAXX onto my new Galaxy Note 4 from the website? If so, what buttons do I click to ensure the process is done correctly? Or should I go into the Verizon Wireless Store for help or should I just call?
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Joshskorn, seems like people is going to confuse you. Here is the real deal and I have done this many times.
*** You only lose unlimited data if you UPGRADE your device. Activation is not impact your unlimited data.
So in your case, when you received your new no contract phone you have many options and they all SAFE to do:
1) First power off your OLD device, then take your compatible SIM from your old phone and put into the new one. Power on the new phone. It will automatic activate the new device and disable the old device. I found this method is NOT WORKING 100%, it's a hit and miss. If you see the message Activation failed, then try a few more times, if not working, just call VZW customer service and they will help you. You will need to provide them with your phone ID/ESN etc... piece of cake.
2) Use your new SIM (I would recommend this because it's brand new and all the contacts are new), call VZW customer service and activate it. You will need to provide ID and ESN from the label on the box and they will activate it for you..piece of cake.
If you have any more question, please don't hesitate to ask.
The process was even easier than I thought. I turned off my old phone, called the number enclosed with my new Galaxy Note 4, and read the agent the MEI and the ICCID number on the label of my new GN4. That number, was 1-877-807-4646. I asked the agent 3 times just to make sure that I still have my unlimited data, because I'd "heard" you're suppose to transfer the SIM card. He told me "No" and that I'm basically good to go.
I know that to enter the unlock code, I have to stick in a non-AT&T SIM card. I use StraightTalk which piggy backs on AT&T's network, so my SIM card doesn't trigger the unlock code screen. It just works. But I would like to unlock the phone anyways so that I don't have to keep track of my code.
Is my only option to borrow someone else's SIM card?
I ended up going to walmart and buying a tmobile prepaid starter package, used it to unlock my 2 fire phones and returned it.
This is my precise issue. I've not yet been to Walmart, but I am wondering how one can return a prepaid starter package. Don't the SIM cards normally come in a card out of which one punches the SIM card? Can it really be returned, if one's not activated and used it? I'm not on good enough terms with a T-Mobile user whom I know to ask to borrow the card for a few mins. . . . (And most people would find the request a bit bizarre and not understand.) Kindly describe the prepaid option and what it is you returned, etc. Thanks in advance.
http://www.amazon.com/H2O-Nano-SIM-...=UTF8&qid=1443045572&sr=8-1&keywords=nano+sim
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Mobile-...=UTF8&qid=1443045572&sr=8-6&keywords=nano+sim
You can also go to one of those phone stores where they sell service for multiple providers and ask for their sim card trimmer. Some will charge you a buck to do it, and some will say they don't want to be responsible for it if it screws up, but will let you do it yourself
T-Mobile is selling their prepaid 3-in-1 SIM starter kit for $1 with code SIM99. Free shipping.
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/...89490&cmpid=WTR_AF_189490&irpid=10451&irgwc=1
The also have their Prepaid Mobile Internet 3-in-1 SIM Kit for $1 with code SIM99. Free shipping.
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/...89490&cmpid=WTR_AF_189490&irpid=10451&irgwc=1