Since its beginnings in 2013, Patriot Mobile has emerged as a unique and principled player in the wireless industry, offering Americans a conservative alternative to their cellular service. With a steadfast commitment to the values that matter most to their customers, Patriot Mobile stands as America’s only Christian conservative wireless provider.
Beyond just providing dependable nationwide coverage on 4G or 5G networks and delivering exceptional customer support, Patriot Mobile goes above and beyond by contributing a portion of its earnings to support organizations that align with their Four Pillars of Giving: The First Amendment, Second Amendment, Sanctity of Life, and unwavering support for Military, Veterans, and First Responder Heroes. Let’s delve into the world of Patriot Mobile and explore the phones that seamlessly work with this unique wireless provider, empowering conservative voices across the nation.
What Products and Services Does Patriot Mobile Offer?
Patriot Mobile is a wireless company that offers the following products and services:
- Access to nationwide 4G/5G coverage.
- Affordable and flexible wireless plans with no contracts that can easily be upgraded or downgraded at any time.
- A decent selection of high-quality mobile phones from the most reputable brands.
- And a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program that allows customers who already have a phone they love to bring the device to Patriot Mobile and use it with the company’s services. However, not all cell phones are compatible with Patriot’s network and services. As such, it is crucial to determine what phones work with Patriot Mobile before choosing the BYOD program.
What Phones Work With Patriot Mobile – List of Phones That Can Be Purchased from Patriot
Patriot Mobile currently offers the following phone models to purchase. If you purchase a phone directly from Patriot Mobil, it will surely work seamlessly with Patriot’s network and services. After all, the device comes locked to Patriot’s network and it features the optimum APN (Access Point Name) settings.
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- Samsung Galaxy A03 5G
- Apple iPhone 13
- Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S23 5G
- Apple iPhone 14
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- Motorola G Play 2023
- Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
- Apple iPhone SE 3
- Motorola Moto G 2023
Patriot Mobile’s BYOD Program
To understand what phones work with Patriot Mobile, we must first understand how the company’s Bring Your Own Device/Phone program actually works.
As mentioned before, Patriot’s Bring Your Own Phone program enables customers to bring their own devices to Patriot and use them on Patriot’s services and network. However, not all mobile devices qualify to be used on Patriot’s services. Instead, the device you are planning to bring must meet the following requirements:
- It must be carrier unlocked. If the phone is locked to another provider’s services, it can only work on that company’s network.
- It must be compatible with Patriot’s network.
To check whether or not your phone is compatible with Patriot, follow these simple steps:
- Visit https://shop.patriotmobile.com/pages/mcp-bring-your-phone.
- Find your phone’s IMEI number. You can do so by dialing *#06# on your phone or by selecting your phone type on the provided website (Apple, Android, or Android Flip). Simply click on the icon of the type of device you have and you will get instructions on how to find your IMEI number.
- Enter your phone’s IMEI number in the provided search box on the website.
- Check that you’re not a robot.
- Press ‘Check My Phone’.
- The system will immediately tell you whether or not your phone is compatible with Patriot Mobile. A pop-up message will appear saying ‘Success! Congratulations, your Phone is compatible with our network and has been saved to the Cart’ or ‘Attention! Please call us at (878-PATRIOT) for help with your order’. If you get the Success notification, you can press Continue to prepare your phone to be used on Patriot’s network. If you get the Attention notification, on the other hand, press Okay and call the company’s customer support service as instructed. They will be able to determine if your phone is really incompatible or if you simply made a mistake.
If your phone is compatible with Patriot Mobile’s network and services, you can follow the on-screen instructions to transfer it to the company. Instead of receiving a SIM card along with a new phone, you will only receive a SIM card that is connected to your new account and features all of the benefits that come with the wireless service plan you purchased (the minutes, text, data, etc.). You can then proceed to activate your phone on Patriot’s services and start enjoying your benefits.
What Phones Work With Patriot Mobile – List of Compatible BYOD Devices
For your phone to work with Patriot, it must be carrier unlocked, compatible (see the compatibility check process above), and preferably compatible with T-Mobile or Sprint, as Patriot uses T-Mobile and Sprint’s 4G and 5G networks.
Unlike some other carrier companies, Patriot does not offer a full list of all the phone models that should work with the company’s services. However, according to some customer reviews, the following phone models should work well with Patriot:
- Alcatel Go Flip 3
- Apple iPhone 12
- Apple iPhone 13
- Apple iPhone 13 Mini
- Apple iPhone 14
- Apple iPhone SE 3
- Google Pixel 6
- Motorola G Play
- Motorola G Play 2023
- Motorola Moto G 2023
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- Samsung Galaxy A02S
- Samsung Galaxy A03 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A12
- Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A52
- Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S21
- Samsung Galaxy S23 5G
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Keep in mind that even if the device is listed here, it may not be compatible with Patriot if it is compatible with a non-compatible carrier or if it’s locked to another carrier’s network.
How to Activate My Patriot Mobile Phone?
Once you have signed up with Patriot and received a delivery (SIM and phone or just a SIM card for your BYOD device), you can proceed to activate the device. Follow these simple instructions:
- Charge your phone fully.
- Locate the phone’s SIM card slot, as you will be asked to insert the SIM card into the slot during the activation process.
- Turn on the phone.
- Use Patriot’s online self-activation portal at https://shop.patriotmobile.com/pages/active-now or contact the company’s customer support service for additional assistance.
- Enter your Patriot Mobile account number and ZIP code, check that you’re not a robot, and press Start Activation Process.
- Carefully follow the on-screen instructions to activate the device.
Why and How to Change the Patriot Mobile APN Settings if Necessary?
Changing the Patriot Mobile APN (Access Point Name) settings can be necessary to ensure a proper and smooth connection between your device and Patriot Mobile’s network. The APN settings are crucial configurations that allow your phone to access mobile data and other network services provided by Patriot Mobile. If these settings are incorrect or outdated, you may experience issues such as slow internet speeds, inability to send or receive MMS messages, or even a complete lack of data connectivity.
By adjusting the APN settings to match Patriot Mobile’s specific requirements, you can optimize your device’s performance and ensure seamless access to its network services. It’s particularly essential for those who have switched to Patriot Mobile from another carrier, as their previous APN settings may not be compatible with Patriot Mobile’s network. Therefore, changing the APN settings is a simple but crucial step to enjoy a reliable and efficient mobile experience with Patriot Mobile.
To change the APN settings on your Android phone, follow these instructions:
- Go to Settings.
- Press Mobile Network.
- Select Access Point Name.
- And click on Add Access Point or the + icon.
- Then, insert the following values exactly as you see them, and make sure to leave the rest of the fields unchanged:
- Name Patriot-Mobile-INTERNET
- APN internet
- Proxy Not set/Blank
- Port Not set/Blank
- Username Not set/Blank
- Passwords Not set/Blank
- Server Not set/Blank
- MMSC Not set/Blank
- MMS proxy Not set/Blank
- MMS port Not set/Blank
- MCC Leave as default (470)
- MNC Leave as default (02)
- Authentication type Not set/None
- APN type default,supl
- APN protocol IPv4/IPv6
- APN roaming Protocol IPv4/IPv6
- APN enable/disable APN enabled
- Bearer Unspecified
- MVNO type None
- MVNO Value N/A
- Mobile virtual network operator type None
- Mobile virtual network operator value Not set/Blank
- If you wish, you can also adjust your MMS settings by pressing Add Access Point and keying in these values:
- Name Patriot-Mobile-MMS
- APN internet
- Proxy Not set/Blank
- Port Not set/Blank
- Username Not set/Blank
- Passwords Not set/Blank
- Server Not set/Blank
- MMSC default
- MMS proxy default
- MMS port default
- MCC Leave as default (470)
- MNC Leave as default (02)
- Authentication type Not set/None
- APN type mms
- APN protocol IPv4/IPv6
- APN roaming Protocol IPv4/IPv6
- APN enable/disable APN enabled
- Bearer Unspecified
- MVNO type None
- MVNO Value N/A
- Mobile virtual network operator type None
- Mobile virtual network operator value Not set/Blank
To change your APN settings on your iPhone, follow these prompts:
- Go to Settings.
- Press General, Network, and Cellular (General and Network are skipped in some models).
- Press Cellular Data Options.
- Select Cellular Network or Cellular Data Network and APN.
- Alternatively, you can go to Mobile Data, Mobile Data Options, and Mobile Data Network.
- Enter the following values for Cellular data/mobile data:
- APN internet
- Username Blank
- Passwords Blank
- Enter the following values for LTE setup (optional):
- APN internet
- Username Blank
- Passwords Blank
- Enter the following values for MMS setup:
- APN internet
- Username Blank
- Passwords Blank
- MMSC unchanged
- MMS Proxy unchanged
- MMS Message Size unchanged
- MMS UA Prof URL unchanged
- Enter the following values for Patriot Mobile personal hotspot settings:
- APN internet
- Username Blank
- Passwords Blank
Confirm all of the changes that you’ve made and restart the device so that the changes ‘sink in’. Now, you can enjoy the device and service at their best.
