I wanted to choose my own handset
"I was impressed by Hanacell's pricing and contract details but I didn't like their handsets. The customer representative at HanaCell was extremely helpful when I enquired about which handset to buy. Thank you!" by M.W.
The SIM card worked with my phone immediately!
"I owned a compatible handset so bought just the SIM card. Impressed that everything worked straight away!" by T.T
"I am using Blackberry I bought from AT&T and HanaCell SIM card. I am safisfied with HanaCell service." by K.T.
Our SIM cards operates on AT&T's network.
If you have a friend who has a cell phone connection provided by AT&T, ask them for their SIM card and simply insert it into your phone. If you can see that you have a signal on your phone, you are ready to go with our SIM card.
| Source of your handset |
Type of handset | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | A handset you bought from AT&T |  Yes, HanaCell SIM card is compatible! |
| BlackBerry |  You may be able to use HanaCell. But, you won't be able to use some Blackberry functions. |
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| iPhone | ??? We recommend you try with our test SIM card. |
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| Samsung handsets | ??? Most Samsung have handset locking. If you have the codes to unlock, you may be able to use our service. |
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| LG handsets | ??? Your phone may not be able to make international calls. We recommend you try with our test SIM card. |
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| Other cell phone providers |
Your provider unlocked your handset for you. |
Yes, HanaCell SIM card is compatible! Most phones you buy from a cell phone provider are locked to their network. But, if you have a GSM 850/1900MHz compatible handset and your provider has unlocked your handset for you, your handset should be compatible. |
| T-mobile handsets |  Sorry...Unless your handset has been unlocked, your handset is not compatible. |
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| Verizon/Nextel/Sprint handsets | Sorry... Your handset will not work as it is not GSM compatible. |
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| Others: eBay, handset providers |
Unlocked handsets bought directly from handset manufacturer (eg.Nokia/Motorola) |
Yes, HanaCell SIM card is compatible!  |
| BlackBerry | Yes, you should be good to go if handset is unlocked. Please note you will not be able to use some Blackberry functions. |
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| Unlocked handsets | ??? Some unlocked handsets in the market may not be genuinely unlocked. We recommend you check their return policies. |
Your handset must support both GSM 850/1900MHz. Please check with your handset supplier if you are unsure.
Your handset must not be locked to a specific network.
HanaCell uses AT&T SIM cards. Most AT&T handsets will be compatible.