Has anyone tried using a T-Mobile SIM in a smartphone as either a strictly data only device or in a device with two SIM trays for supplementary data? I am very interested in doing this with the 5x if it is possible. Thanks in advance.
T-Mobile Tablet SIM in second SIM Slot?
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There is a selection for which sim you want to use for Mobile Data in the SIM Management however since the device is a Dual Sim Passive device you will have to manually change to the Data only SIM once you run out of data on your primary phone SIM.
Perhaps I did not phrase my original question properly, I am wondering whether or not I can use the T-Mobile tablet specific sim in a phone. I know that I can use two sims and switch between them however, I do not know if T-Mobile will allow me to use a tablet sim in a phone.
Yes per T-Mobile support. I asked them directly when I tried to do this. And what crpalmer said.
I went ahead and got a tablet sim, 2gb for $20. I can confirm that it is working in the 5x. Thank you all for the help.
Difference between tablet and phone plan
What is the technical difference between the tablet and phone plans? I have a tablet Sim in my second slot and I am able to receive and send text messages. When I go on the website it lists my plan as having unlimited text and calls. Could I use this as my primary phone plan?
What is the technical difference between the tablet and phone plans? I have a tablet Sim in my second slot and I am able to receive and send text messages. When I go on the website it lists my plan as having unlimited text and calls. Could I use this as my primary phone plan?
There are no technical differences just commercial ones. This all depends on the contract you signed with your operator : so check it out !
The contract allows you a certain amount of data plan per month according to the fee you pay each month.
You can/may also freely receive phone calls or text messages, except roaming from/to foreign countries : the fee can be shared between the caller and the receiver...
If you place yourself a phone call or send text message from your data plan only, it will be charge as EXTRA !
So again check out your contract with your operator (read it very carefully) or ask for confirmation to your technical if you're unsure about the terms of your contract.
If you want to use this feature from time to time it could be useful as long as you know what you do and as long as you know what will be the extra cost. But for a "daily" use, you'd better choose another phone plan...
If you know approximatively what should be your use during a year you can simulate what will the the real cost during the same period : data plan + some extras costs vs a full phone plan that you won't use all the time... ^^