Prepaid Iphone Carrier Update Requirements

Since then, it is now possible to use the iPhone on just about any wireless carrier, even small networks that subsidize services form the major providers. Wireless companies such as as Net10 and other smaller companies actually use the larger mobile networks but charge consumers less, all because these companies do not have to pay to upgrade, repair and manage the wireless network equipment. Due to this, you are able to bring your current iPhone with you to one of these smaller providers. By doing this you are going to save money, use the same basic network and still be able to enjoy all the great features the Apple iPhone is able to provide you. When you purchased the prepaid minutes, you receives a SIM card. This SIM card is the small, memory card looking device that houses your mobile information. Without a sim are inside of your phone, the device is simply not going to work. Depending on the iPhone model you have, there is going to be a small, pin sized hole along the edge of the phone. The exactly location of this is going to vary, but just look along the edges of the phone and you will find it. Once you locate it, insert a thin paperclip into the hole and pull out. This removes the current sim card tray. Pop the sim card out of the tray and insert your new, prepaid carrier SIM card. Insert it back into the iPhone and reboot the phone. Once the phone has turned on it probably is going to tell you that it is unable to connect to a wireless network. This is because it has not yet bee configured to your own wireless network that you switched to. To do this, you need to set up the APN network settings. To do this, choose the “Settings” icon on the screen, then choose “Cellular” and “Cellular Data Network.” You’ll see an APN listed. You now need to input the APN number that came with your sim card into this selection (it should be listed in the packaging that came with your purchase). Once you have updated the APN and accepted the changes, you are ready to use the wireless network.]]>