How to switch from one straight talk phone to another

Breaking up with your current carrier doesn't have to be a hassle - even if you don't want to give up your phone. We’re bringing you a three-step guide to our Keep Your Own Phone program, so you can see how simple it is to switch to Straight Talk and save.

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PLEASE MAKE YOUR SELECTION
What happens if you take out your SIM card and put it in another phone?
How long does it take for Straight Talk to transfer to new phone?
How do I activate my Straight Talk phone and keep the same number?

Step 1:

See if your phone is compatible with Straight Talk.

Step 2:

Buy an Activation Kit and Service Plan.

The Activation Kit allows your phone to work on our service with either a SIM card or a network access code. The Service Plan lets you choose how much talk, text and data you’ll need each month.

Step 3:

Activate your phone on Straight Talk.

With an Activation Kit in hand and a Service Plan set up, you can follow the simple directions on our activation page to activate your phone. You’ll even get to choose to keep your old number or a pick a new one if you prefer.

That’s it! If you need more help purchasing your Activation Kit or Service Plan or setting things up, you can find assistance at your local Walmart store, contact us via phone or chat, or send us a message on our social media channels.

https://www.facebook.com/StraightTalkWireless
https://twitter.com/MyStraightTalk
https://instagram.com/mystraighttalk/

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§The $10 Global Calling Card must be combined with another Straight Talk Service Plan. International long distance service is available to select destinations only, which are subject to change at any time. Calls must originate from the US, or Puerto Rico. No international roaming allowed. Only for personal use. Calls are billed in one-minute increments. Airtime minutes will be deducted plus the cost of the International call. Rates are subject to change without prior notice. Card benefit expires 180 days after last use or 30 days after your service is suspended, whichever occurs first. Available online only.

**Each account is allowed to dial up to 15 unique international telephone numbers during a 30-day plan cycle, which resets each time a new plan is redeemed. Unlimited international calls are available to landline and mobile numbers in select destinations only, which are subject to change at any time. Calls must originate from the US or Puerto Rico. No international roaming allowed. Other terms and conditions apply. For personal use only. Please refer to the latest Terms and Conditions of Service at StraightTalk.com

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PLEASE MAKE YOUR SELECTION

Please select how you would like to Activate your phone:

Activate my Straight Talk Service

Reactivate my Straight Talk Service

Transfer my existing Straight Talk service

You can transfer an existing Straight Talk number to another Straight Talk phone.

*Note –Your coverage may vary depending on your phone model. For more information regarding your coverage, go to the Support tab and select the Service Area Map.

Activate my Straight Talk Service with a number from another company

To successfully complete this process you will need to provide the information indicated below about your current service.
This information can be found on your billing statement or by contacting your current service provider.

-- Your Account Number

-- Your Password or PIN*

-- Your contact Information as it is registered with your current service provider

*Some service providers may not require the use of a password or PIN. If you are unsure whether or not you have one,
please contact your service provider since you will need this information to complete your request.

What happens if you take out your SIM card and put it in another phone?

GSM phones used subscriber identity module (SIM) cards. A SIM card is a small card that's inserted into the phone. It contains all your contacts and settings, and it's linked to your account. You could take the SIM card out, put it into another phone, and if someone called your number, the new phone would ring.

How long does it take for Straight Talk to transfer to new phone?

The transfer process could take as long as 2 business days, but in most cases it only takes a few hours. Transfers for landline numbers may take longer. If your Straight Talk service remains inactive over 30 days, you will lose your telephone number.