All you need is a SIM card & an unlocked phone
Pick your SIM & plan
Getting started is easy as buying a SIM (or
activation code)
and a plan.
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You are ready to activate your phone.
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common TracFone questions.
BYOP stands for Bring Your Own Phone. With TracFone's Bring Your Own Phone program, you can get TracFone service on your current phone as long as it is compatible. Compatible phones include: GSM Unlocked phones, AT&T-compatible phones, T-Mobile-compatible phones, Verizon-compatible phones, and some CDMA Technology compatible phones.
To check if your phone is compatible, select the "GET STARTED" option at get.tracfone.com/bring-your-own-phone.
CDMA stands for Code Division Multiple Access and is a competing cell phone service technology to GSM. In the United States, two of the four leading mobile network operators use CDMA.
GSM stands for Global System for Mobile communication and is a competing cell phone service technology to CDMA. In the United States, two of the four leading mobile network operators use GSM.
