Why is my Pixel 3 not eligible for a new SIM card?
I have been a Sprint customer for over 15 years now, with very few issues. Once T-Mobile and Sprint merged I began to see the quality of my cell service drop over time, and then Ireceived an email stating that I could come in to a T-Mobile store for a "SIM swap" to take advantage of the "T-Mobile Network Experience". When I went in to the T-Mobile store, the employee told me that he could swap my SIM card in just a few minutes. Then, after putting in all of my information he said that my phone did not qualify for the SIM swap and that I would have to upgrade to a new phone to qualify. He even showed me on the computer that the system was prompting him to tell me this. I have an unlocked Pixel 3, that I purchased outright from Google two years ago. The phone is even listed as a compatible device by T-Mobile here (https://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/lte-band-compatible-devices). The employee at the store told me that Sprint towers are being shut down, and that my service will continue getting worse until I get a T-Mobile SIM card. It seems that T-Mobile is trying to force me in to spending hundreds of dollars on a new phone just to have decent service again. I feel like I'm being scammed here. Does anyone have information on why I can't get a T-Mobile SIM card for my Pixel 3? I've tried getting answers in store and through the customer service chat function online with no actual answer other than "Your phone doesn't qualify". I should be given a new SIM regardless of the phone if the merger is causing Sprint customers to lose service as the towers are being shut down. Any help or suggestions are appreciated. Gracias.Welcome Sprint Community!
We're excited to have you join the family. This is thespot for all thingsrelating tocommunity engagement and involvement.Get comfortable,relax, and take a look around... First things first Getting familiar with the site is gonna be huge so we've created aGet Startedsection.It hasthe basics for registering and setting up a profile. Head to theHow to and guideforother more important articles on replying to messages and logging into the Community. We do have ground rules here so check out theTerms & Conditionsfor Communityetiquette. Keep in mind, we need to keep it positive andfamily-friendly here.We want everyone to come here and contribute to the conversations. Helpful Content OurSprint Migration Centeris a great place to start for articles on common questions like billing and setting up aT-Mobile IDfor your account access.Here area few other links that'll be helpful: Billing impacts for migrated Sprint accounts FAQs about unlocking your Sprint device T-Mobile and Sprint merger FAQs HelpfulDiscussions We have an entire Community of helpful users waiting to answer a variety of questions. Create a post in the categories below to get help or help others: Accounts & Services- Account, Billing, and Service related discussions Devices- Android, Apple, and other device related discussions Just for fun- Off-topic, fun discussions, contests, and giveaways! Join in now Ready tojoinin on the discussions? Start with our mostRecentlyactivetopicsfor the latest topics and questions. For those looking to level up,look over ourBadges and Missionsto get more info on earning points and getting cool badges. Always keep an eye on ourBlogs & Updatespage for news, contests, and giveaways!
Sprint to T-Mobile SIM card broke my hotspot
I am a Sprint customer. I ordered and installed the T-mobile SIM card to switch over. After the change over the hotspot feature of my iPhone does not provide access to the Internet. It appears that DHCP is not giving the iPhone an IP address. I have spent hours on the phone trying to get it fixed with no solution. So they "Wrote a ticket." Haven't heard back for several days. And now I'm no longer eligible for the $200 towards a new iPhone. Really frustrated!!! Upgrade to T-mobile and break your phone!!!!
