Bring your phone and pay only $50/mo. on our Essentials Saver plan. Plus taxes & fees.

Bring your own phone when you switch to
T‑Mobile.

​​It’s easy and affordable to switch. Simply follow the steps below and use our IMEI checker to make sure your phone can give you a great network experience.​

How to keep your phone & number when you switch:

Make sure your phone is unlocked.

Not sure if your phone is unlocked and ready to use on the T‑Mobile network? Give your current carrier a call to check.

 

Make sure your phone is compatible.

We use your phone’s unique ID number to ensure you’ll have a great experience on our network.

Buy a T‑Mobile SIM card & pick a plan.

You’ll need a SIM card to use your phone on the T‑Mobile network. Choose one of our benefit-packed plans and buy a SIM card.

Keep your personal data & phone number.

We’ll show you how to keep all your contacts, photos, and more. Plus, we’ll help you transfer your number too.

Check compatibility with your phone's IMEI.

Look up your IMEI to see if your phone is compatible with the T‑Mobile network using our checker tool below.

Every phone has a unique number—15 digits that tells you the make, model, and if it’s ready to use on our network. Most phones are compatible.

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

You’re all set.

Your device is compatible with the T‑Mobile network and can take advantage of our most powerful signal, Extended Range LTE.

What’s next?
Your phone is not eSIM-compatible, but don't worry. You can still get a physical SIM card and find the best T-Mobile plan for you.

  1. Add a physical SIM card to your cart.
  2. Please ensure your phone is unlocked. Contact your wireless carrier if you're having trouble unlocking your phone.

Limited connectivity.

Your device is partially compatible. To take advantage of our best coverage and fast speeds, we recommend upgrading to a device that can access our most powerful signal, Extended Range LTE.

Not ready to upgrade? If the device is unblocked and unlocked you can still use it on our network, but it may limit your coverage.

What’s next?
Your phone is not eSIM-compatible, but don't worry. You can still get a physical SIM card and find the best T-Mobile plan for you.

  1. Add a physical SIM card to your cart.
  2. Please ensure your phone is unlocked. Contact your wireless carrier if you're having trouble unlocking your phone.

Incompatible device

Sorry, this device can’t be used on the T‑Mobile network. Please upgrade to a device that can access our most powerful signal, Extended Range LTE.

Next Steps

Shop for a new device and a T‑Mobile plan.

Shop for a new device.

Here are your results:

Your device is compatible with the T‑Mobile network and can take advantage of our most powerful signal, Extended Range LTE.

However, this device isn’t quite ready to be used on our network. See details below.

What’s next?
Your phone is not eSIM-compatible, but don't worry. You can still get a physical SIM card and find the best T-Mobile plan for you.

  1. Add a physical SIM card to your cart.
  2. Please ensure your phone is unlocked. Contact your wireless carrier if you're having trouble unlocking your phone.

Unknown compatibility

We couldn't confirm this device's compatibility. Please check that the IMEI number you entered is correct, and if you'd like help, call us or visit a T‑Mobile store.

Next Steps

Call us or visit a T‑Mobile store.

Here are your results:

Your device is compatible with the T‑Mobile network and can take advantage of our most powerful signal, Extended Range LTE.

However, we need a little more information about this device to make sure it can be used on our network. See details below.

Device Name Not Available

What’s next?
Your phone is not eSIM-compatible, but don't worry. You can still get a physical SIM card and find the best T-Mobile plan for you.

  1. Add a physical SIM card to your cart.
  2. Please ensure your phone is unlocked. Contact your wireless carrier if you're having trouble unlocking your phone.

Sorry, we’re having technical difficulties.

We can’t check this device’s compatibility right now — please try again later.

Device Name Not Available

Next Steps

Try again later, shop for a new device, or visit a T‑Mobile store.

Get started now.

Once you’re sure your phone is unlocked and compatible. The next step is to get a T‑Mobile SIM card.

Bring the device you love.

LOCKED PHONE ON AT&T OR ANOTHER CARRIER?

We'll help you pay off your locked phone, so you could get a new 5G phone ON US.

UNLOCKED PHONE ON VERIZON?

Switch to T‑Mobile and we'll help you pay off your eligible phone contract.

BRING YOUR TABLET FOR ONLY

$20/mo

with an existing line or when you activate a new line.

BRING YOUR SMARTWATCH FOR ONLY

$12/mo

With a qualifying phone line.

There are many ways to save when you join T‑Mobile.

​​ESSENTIALS SAVER PLAN​

Bring your phone and pay only $50/mo.

Plus, when you switch, we’ll pay off your phone up to $800 via virtual prepaid Mastercard.

Save 25% on 3 or more eligible essential accessories.

It’s time to give your device a fresh look. Select 3 or more eligible accessories like cases, adapters, screen protectors—and get 25% off.

LIMITED TIME OFFER

30% off screen protector when you activate with T‑Mobile.

Bring your own device (BYOD) to activate and enroll in either Protection <360>® for BYOD or Basic for BYOD insurance—and you’ll
get 30% off a new screen protector. Simply click the chat button below to get started.

NETWORK PASS

Try America’s largest and fastest 5G network RISK FREE for 3 months.

Keep your phone and your current carrier during the FREE trial, and then switch with confidence, knowing how T‑Mobile stacks up against your current service.

Get started now by downloading the app.

Got questions?

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