SIM card from mobile broadband stick into phone?

radderfire · 9 Mar 2009 at 14:01

Hi

Does anyone know if a SIM card from a mobile broadband USB stick should work in a mobile phone? I just tried the SIM from my Vodafone dongle in my Nokia 6500 Classic and it didn't work. Would be interested to know if others have tried this.

Thanks

Kirsty_Vodafone · 18 Mar 2009 at 13:43

Hi radderfire

It is possible to put your mobile broadband SIM in a mobile phone. The way the service is provisioned on the network will allow you to pick up signal and use the internet through the phone as you would normally. You will be unable to make calls as the number won't be set up for this service.

I'm glad I could help!

:cool:

Kirsty_Vodafone,
Vodafone Customer Services,
eForum Team

MeatLoaf · 18 Mar 2009 at 15:09

Works on t-mobile, i made calls on a t-mobile boradnad dongle sim when i was stuck and had no choice.

I also found topping up easier with the sim in a phone

WatchTower · 18 Mar 2009 at 23:01

I have T-Mobile unlimited broadband I pay 15 a month contract. Would calls be free if I put the Sim in my Mobile phone?

.SJ · 19 Mar 2009 at 09:07

Mr.Clark · 19 Mar 2009 at 20:46

WatchTower said:
I have T-Mobile unlimited broadband I pay 15 a month contract. Would calls be free if I put the Sim in my Mobile phone?

Er... no. As mentioned above, you probably wouldn't even be able to make calls.

MeatLoaf · 20 Mar 2009 at 08:40

Calls would be charged for but YES you can make calls, i know ive done it

jhmaeng · 21 Mar 2009 at 01:06

On T-mobile, voice calls are definitely possible on the Datacard SIMs, but there is no voice allowance as far as I know, so they will all be charged.