Now You Can Use Any CDMA Android Smartphone with Tracfone Prepaid Service
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There were rumors that Tracfone would soon allow users to bring their own Android Smartphones to use on Tracfone prepaid networks, and we recently noticed confirmation of this.
Tracfone states on their website that you can now bring your own phone when switching to Tracfone.
Yes, this means you don't have to use one of Tracfone's cell phones to use their prepaid service! While Tracfone recently released four Android Smartphones for use on their prepaid network, these phones are a few years behind modern smartphones. But now you can pick the latest and greatest smartphone, and still use it with Tracfone.
Unfortunately you can't bring any phone, but you can bring any CDMA Android Smartphone, which gives you some pretty advanced options, like the Samsung Galaxy S3. Tracfone does mention that Apple and Blackberry phones won't work.
UPDATE: More information has become available, and we have made a page dedicated to information about the http://micromyaw.blogspot.com /p/tracfone-byop-phone-list.html">Tracfone BYOP program. Visit the page to learn about the phone requirements and see a list of phones that will work.
The http://micromyaw.blogspot.com /2014/03/iphone-4-and-4s-coming-to-tracfone-byop.html">iPhone 4 and 4S will work with Tracfone BYOP, but unfortunately no 4G LTE compatible phones will work at this time. (so the Samsung Galaxy S3 mentioned above can't be used yet).
For all the latest information and details, visit the http://micromyaw.blogspot.com /p/tracfone-byop-phone-list.html">Tracfone BYOP page.
How You Can Use Your Existing Smartphone with Tracfone
Here is a quick guide for how you can pick a cell phone and use it with Tracfone prepaid service.If you already own an Android Smartphone, and want to check if it will work with Tracfone, start by checking if it is a CDMA cell phone. If you use Verizon service, then it is CDMA. You can also check by looking for a SIM card (sometimes under the battery). If the phone has no SIM card space, it is CDMA. (learn more about the http://micromyaw.blogspot.com /2013/07/tracfone-gsm-vs-cdma-phones.html">Difference between CDMA and GSM here)
Screenshot about using any Android Smartphone with Tracfone |
From there you can simply follow the steps as Tracfone will have you purchase an access code, transfer your number (you get to keep it), and buy airtime.
What This Means for Tracfone Customers
This is exciting news for Tracfone customers and non-customers alike, because it means that you will have access to a much wider range of cell phones to use with Tracfone prepaid service. Do you like the features of an Android Smartphone, but don't want to pay the high costs for a contract service? Now you have some options.This also means that Tracfone is moving towards allowing more and more different cell phones for use on their prepaid service.
You can still purchase their existing Android Smartphone offerings, the http://micromyaw.blogspot.com /2013/11/huawei-glory-review-android-tracfone.html">Huawei Glory, http://micromyaw.blogspot.com /2013/10/zte-valet-review-tracfone-smartphone.html">ZTE Valet, http://micromyaw.blogspot.com /2013/10/samsung-galaxy-centura-review-tracfone.html">Samsung Galaxy Centura, and http://micromyaw.blogspot.com /2013/11/lg-optimus-dynamic-review-tracfone.html">LG Optimus Dynamic. These phones come at a relatively low price compared with other smartphones on the market. But if you want the best Android Smartphone to use with Tracfone, now you can do that!
We will keep this updated as more information becomes available, and details are clarified. Please be sure to leave a comment with any questions or thoughts.
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