If you are not completely new to Lifeline Assistance, you’ve most likely heard of Safelink Wireless before. Safelink is one of the most reputable and Lifeline-focused carriers. This means that it focuses on providing Lifeline eligible customers with free monthly plans and even government free smartphones.
However, in today’s article we will focus on the “Can I use my Safelink SIM card in another phone?” question. We performed rather extensive research to provide all the relevant information and thus help you stay informed and make a better decision.
So, are you ready to get answers to the “can I use my Safelink SIM card in another phone” question? Let’s dig in.
How To Know If I Can Change My Phone Through Safelink
Safelink makes it simple for your to check your existing phone’s compatibility. To check if your phone is compatible with their network, text the word BYOP to 611611.
In case you face any problems with the compatibility check, you need to get in touch with their support. For enrollment, call them at 1-800-723-3546.
On the other hand, Safelink also offers free smartphones. So, if you have a phone that is no longer working properly, you can get a free device with Safelink. However, keep in mind that this offer is not available in all states. Just visit their official website and enter your zip code.
Can I Use My Safelink SIM Card In Another Safelink Phone?
Generally speaking, yes. Safelink gives its customers a chance to use their existing phone via their Bring Your Own Phone (BYOP) option. Of course, you have to do a compatibility check to ensure that the phone is compatible with their SIM card. However, in this case, you are using another Safelink phone, so compatibility should not be an issue.
Can I Use My Safelink SIM Card In Another Carrier Phone?
As mentioned above, Safelink does offer their BYOP option, which means that generally speaking, you can use your Safelink SIM card with another carrier’s phone. However, you need to check the compatibility in advance. Moreover, your phone need to be unlocked.
How Do I Switch My Safelink SIM Card To Another Safelink Phone And Another Carrier Phone?
So the principle behind switching your SIM card to another Safelink phone or another carrier’s phone is the same. In the case of switching it between the two Safelink phones, the compatibility should not be any issues. This means that you do not have to worry about that.

On the other hand, you have to check compatibility in advance before using another carrier’s phone. Moreover, that phone needs to be unlocked.
Once the above is checked, you need to follow these steps:
- Locate the SIM card slot on your current Safelink phone. If you have a newer phone, you should find the slot along your phone’s edge. To open the slot, you will need a special tool or a paper clip. However, if you have an older model, you might need to take off its back cover and take out the battery to access the SIM card.
- Once you access the SIM card, take it out and then locate the SIM card slot on your other phone. Make sure to check the size of that slot. If it is not the same size as your current phone, you need to make sure to use a proper size SIM adapter.
- Once you place the SIM card in the new phone, just turn it on, and that it is. If the phone is compatible, you will be able to use your Safelink services.
After Switching How Do I Active Safelink Wireless SIM Card?
If you are using your existing safelink SIM card, which you have just transferred from an existing phone to a new one, you do not have to go through the activation process. Assuming that you’ve been using your account and it was active.
The activation process is only required for new accounts or accounts that have been inactive. In that case, you need to visit the Safelink official website and they click the “My Service” option and then the “Activate Phone” option. Then follow the instruction to complete the process.
Read one of our past articles Safelink Phone Upgrade With Activation
How Do I Transfer Everything From My Old Safelink Phone To My New Safelink Phone?
Safelink phones are mainly Android devices, so you have many options to transfer all your data from your current device to your new phone. You can use apps that do it all for you. One of those apps is Clone My Phone.
Moreover, you also have a chance to use various cloud services and simply store all the data there. Then simply log in to that same cloud service on your new phone and you will have access to all that data.
You may also connect your phone with your laptop or PC and transfer your data to your computer and then transfer it to your new phone.
You can read one of our past articles How to Add SafeLink Minute
What Carriers Are Compatible With Safelink Wireless?
Essentially there are no limitations to which carriers’ phones may be used with the Safelink services. As long as you have an unlocked device and you check the compatibility, you may use it with the Safelink SIM card.
What Kind Of Phone Technology Does Safelink Use – GSM Or CDMA?
Safelink uses Tracfone’s network and Tracfone uses AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Since AT&T and T-Mobile are GSM and Verizon is CDMA, it means that Safelink operates on CDMA and GMS.
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FAQs
What Network Towers Does Safelink Wireless Use?
Safelink uses AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon’s network towers.
Can I Bring My Phone To Safelink?
Generally speaking, yes. They offer their BYOP option. However, you should always use the instructions provided above to check the compatibility.
Do I Need To Back Up My Phone Before Switching Safelink SIM?
Switching SIM cards is generally a non-invasive process, thus backing up data should not be required. However, if you want to be on the safe side, you can perform the backup.
Does Safelink SIM Card Unlock?
Safelink phones come locked to their network, however, if you need help unlocking your Safelink phone, you may contact the customer service agents on the phone, live chat, email, or the help desk.
Are Safelink Phones Unlocked?
See the question above.
What to Do if Your Phone Won’t Work with Safelink SIM Bring Your Own Phone?
If your phone doesn’t work with your Safelink SIM, there is a good chance the phone is not compatible with the Safelink network or that it is still locked to the previous carrier. In the case of the latter, you may get it unlocked and try again. However, if incompatibility is the issue, then you will need to use another phone.
Can I use a Safelink SIM card in any unlocked iPhone?
Yes, but you should still check the compatibility in advance.
Can I buy a used phone and bring it to Safelink?
Yes. However, we recommend you obtain the phone’s that you are purchasing IMEI number that ensures that it is unlocked. Moreover, you should also check in advance the compatibility.
When You Change Safelink SIM Cards Do You Lose Everything?
No, of course not. Changing SIM cards is a non-invasive procedure and you should not lose your data. However, make sure to back up the data if you want to be extra cautious.