Bring Your Phone to T-Mobile

Bringing your phone to T-Mobile is an easy and economical way to join us. But first, let’s make sure your phone will give you a great experience on our network by checking its IMEI number.

Let's check your phone's compatibility.

We'll use your phone's IMEI number to check its compatibility with our network, and also to find out if it's unlocked and ready to use with T-Mobile.

IMEI STATUS CHECK: Dial *#06# to get your phone's IMEI, or find it in phone settings

Find your IMEI number in your phone's settings.

We have good news.

This phone has key features that typically provide a great experience on the T-Mobile network.

Here's what we found.

The phone is missing some of the key features that provide a great experience on the T-Mobile network.

Here's what we found.

This phone doesn't have the key features needed for use on our network.

Here's what we found.

We are not able to determine your phone’s compatibility with the T-Mobile Network.

Here's what we found.

We are unable to check your device’s compatibility at this time. Please try again later.

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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 and 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 for the phone's status, or visit a T-Mobile store (we can't unlock phones from other networks).
  • It 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 and 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 for the phone's status, or visit a T-Mobile store (we can't unlock phones from other networks).
  • It 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 for the phone's status, or visit a T-Mobile store (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.

Key T-Mobile network technology

In order to have the best experience using 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.

We recommend upgrading to a new T-Mobile phone for the best experience.

Next Step

We recommend upgrading to a new T-Mobile phone for the best experience.

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.

Need help bringing your phone?

Just stop by your closest T-Mobile store or call 1-800-T-MOBILE.

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