GSM unlocked phones will work with any one of our networks. AT&T-compatible phones work on GSMA, T-Mobile compatible phones on GSMT, and Verizon-compatible phones on CDMA.
Red Pocket Mobile offers service on your choice of any major U.S. network, which means that nearly any phone in the US can be used with our services!
NETWORK | TYPE OF PHONES THAT ARE COMPATIBLE |
CDMA Network | This network works with most Verizon-compatible LTE devices and GSM unlocked devices. |
GSMA Network | This network works with most AT&T-compatible, GSM unlocked and CDMA LTE unlocked devices. This network provides 5G speeds on compatible Android and iPhone devices. |
GSMT Network | This network works with most T-Mobile-compatible, GSM unlocked and CDMA LTE unlocked devices. This network provides 5G speeds on compatible Android phones only. |
Only VoLTE-compatible phones can be activated.
If your phone is not VoLTE compatible, unfortunately, it cannot be activated on the GSMA network. To learn more about the 3G shutdown and VoLTE devices, click here.
To enable VoLTE on your phone, Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Enable LTE and select Voice & Data.
Some older devices may not be compatible with VoLTE.
Want to know more about Unlocked phones? Read this article.
Want to know more about 5G speeds? Read this article.
Want to learn more about VoLTE and GSMT activations? Read this article.
Still not sure if your device is compatible with one of our networks?
Devices that are compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile are generally GSM devices and devices that are compatible with Sprint or Verizon are generally CDMA devices. Some devices -- like newer unlocked iPhones -- are compatible with all networks as they support both GSM and CDMA.
What devices will NOT work with this service?
Even though we work with all different types of devices, some exclusions apply. These include:
- Locked Tracfone devices
- Boost/Virgin Mobile Branded devices
- Devices reported lost or stolen
- Devices reported for fraud
- Devices under an existing contract with another carrier
- Devices associated with an account where funds are still owed to a carrier