Can a CDMA phone be used on a GSM network?

The general rule is that a CDMA phone wont work on a GSM network, and vice versa—they run on different frequencies. However, most new iPhones like the 8 and 8 Plus and some Google Nexus phones CAN run on both technologies.

Can I still use my CDMA phone?

The short answer is no. If you have an older device that is only equipped with GSM technology, it will never work well on CDMA networks like Verizon or Sprint, even if it’s an unlocked phone. If you have a phone that’s CDMA only then it won’t work well on GSM networks, like AT and T-Mobile.

What is unlocked CDMA GSM?

All GSM devices are designed so that service is provisioned using a SIM card. With an unlocked device, a GSM smartphone can be reprovisioned and used on another network simply by popping out the old SIM card and putting in a new one from the new carrier. CDMA devices do not have SIM cards.

Can I use a CDMA phone on a GSM network?

The general rule is that a CDMA phone wont work on a GSM network, and vice versa—they run on different frequencies. However, most new iPhones like the 8 and 8 Plus and some Google Nexus phones CAN run on both technologies. Before you switch, make sure you check whether your phone is compatible first.

Can I use my old CDMA Sim in my WCDMA slot?

No you can not use your old CDMA SIM in the WCDMA slot of my new smartphone. we need different radios in our phone for different bands of different technologies. When one phone doesn’t have CDMA radio in it how can you receive signal in CDMA technology .

Is there such a thing as a CDMA SIM card?

Um, there is no such thing as a cdma sim. Also the sim slot itself doesn’t determine the type of network your phone or device is compatible with.

Will WCDMA work with a GSM network?

According to my knowledge, it will “NOT” work. WCDMA is simply UTMS cellular technology. The name is confusing because the standard borrowed some bandwidth accesss features from CDMA technology, but WCDMA is part of the GSM standard.