Bring your phone to T‑Mobile.
It’s an easy and affordable way to join us. But first, let’s check your phone’s IMEI number to make sure it will give you a great experience on our network.
Check compatibility with your phone's IMEI.
Every phone has a unique IMEI number—15 digits that tell you the make, model, whether it’s locked or unlocked, and if it's ready to use on our network.
IMEI STATUS CHECK: Dial *#06# to get your phone's IMEI, or find it in phone settings.
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Find your IMEI number in your phone's settings.
You can find the number in your phone's settings. Here's how:
iPhone
Go to Settings, then General, then About.
Android
Go to Settings, then About Phone, then Status.
Windows phone
Go to Settings, then About, then More information.
Good news!
You should have a great experience using your own phone with T-Mobile—it has features that typically perform well on our network.
Here are your results:
The phone is missing some of the key features that provide a great experience on the T-Mobile network.
Here are your results:
This phone does not have the key features needed for use on our network.
Here are your results:
We are not able to determine your phone’s compatibility with our network.
Here are your results:
We are unable to check your device’s compatibility at this time. Please try again later.
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IMEI:
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- It's well equipped to take advantage of our network technology, like Extended Range LTE and VoLTE. Tell Me More
- Your device's outstanding balance needs to be paid before this device can be used with T-Mobile. Please call Customer Care to resolve.
- This phone is unlocked and ready to use on the T-Mobile network.
- This phone is locked to the {{vm.byodCheckResModel.CarrierName}}. To bring this phone to T-Mobile, you'll need to contact {{vm.byodCheckResModel.CarrierName}} customer service and request unlocking.
- This phone is not blocked—it’s ready to use on the T-Mobile network.
- This phone is blocked. Contact {{vm.byodCheckResModel.CarrierName}} for the phone’s status.
- We are not able to tell if this phone is unlocked. Contact the original carrier to find out if your phone’s locked or visit a T-Mobile store to discover its status. We can't unlock phones from other networks.
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This phone doesn't support one of the following technologies: Extended Range LTE or Voice over LTE.
Tell Me More - Your device's outstanding balance needs to be paid before this device can be used with T-Mobile. Please call Customer Care to resolve.
- This phone is unlocked and ready to use on the T-Mobile network.
- This phone is locked to the {{vm.byodCheckResModel.CarrierName}}. To bring this phone to T-Mobile, you'll need to contact {{vm.byodCheckResModel.CarrierName}} Customer service and request unlocking.
- This phone is not blocked—it’s ready to use on the T-Mobile network.
- This phone is blocked. Contact {{vm.byodCheckResModel.CarrierName}} for the phone’s status.
- We are not able to tell if this phone is unlocked. Contact the original carrier to find out if your phone’s locked or visit a T-Mobile store to discover its status. We can't unlock phones from other networks.
- Your phone doesn't support Extended Range LTE or Voice over LTE technology. Tell Me More
- Your device's outstanding balance needs to be paid before this device can be used with T-Mobile. Please call Customer Care to resolve.
- This phone is unlocked.
- This phone is locked to the {{vm.byodCheckResModel.CarrierName}} network.
- This phone is not blocked.
- This phone is blocked. Contact {{vm.byodCheckResModel.CarrierName}} for the phone’s status.
- We are not able to tell if this phone is unlocked. Contact the original carrier to find out if your phone’s locked or visit a T-Mobile store to discover its status. We can't unlock phones from other networks.
- Your device's outstanding balance needs to be paid before this device can be used with T-Mobile. Please call Customer Care to resolve.
- This phone is unlocked.
- This phone is locked to the {{vm.byodCheckResModel.CarrierName}} network.
- This phone is not blocked.
- This phone is blocked. Contact {{vm.byodCheckResModel.CarrierName}} for the phone’s status.
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Key T-Mobile network technology
For the best experience on the T-Mobile network, you'll need a phone that supports these key technologies:
Extended Range LTE helps deliver blazing-fast speeds on the T-Mobile network.
Voice over LTE provides crisp, clear audio quality and helps prevent dropped calls.
Next Step
Get a T-Mobile SIM Starter Kit and choose a plan.
Once your phone is unlocked, get a T-Mobile SIM Starter Kit and choose a plan.
Once your phone is unlocked, get a T-Mobile SIM Starter Kit and choose a plan.
This phone is blocked. We recommend upgrading to a new T-Mobile phone for the best experience.
Once your phone is unlocked, get a T-Mobile SIM Starter Kit and choose a plan
Next Step
Once your phone is unlocked, get a T-Mobile SIM Starter Kit and choose a plan
T-Mobile cannot and does not guarantee the functionality or performance of any handsets or devices that were not sold by T-Mobile or an authorized dealer of T-Mobile (“Non-T-Mobile Devices”) for use on the T-Mobile network, or that do not have a software version sold or updated by T-Mobile (e.g., rooted devices). We are not able to test Non-T-Mobile Devices’ call quality, performance, data speed, feature compatibility, or other functionalities, so please be aware some experiences may vary greatly depending on, e.g., the settings from the customer’s original carrier. We strongly recommend that customers contact the manufacturers of their Non-T-Mobile Devices with any questions or problems regarding the functionality, operation, or performance of their Non-T-Mobile Devices.
Take the next step.
Join T-Mobile.
