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Q: QuestionHello, Does it work with a new sim in india. Thank you.

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - Galaxy A16 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Light Gray

• A:Answer Hey there, thanks for taking the opportunity to ask us your question about the Samsung Galaxy A16. The advertised unlocked Galaxy A16 is the U.S. version of this device. It is compatible with the following U.S. wireless carriers: AT&T, Boost Mobile, Cricket, Google Fi, H2O Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, Mint Mobile, Simple Mobile, T-Mobile, Ting Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon. Let us know if you have any other questions for us by contacting Support. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer. - Debra

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Q: QuestionDoes this phone work with Spectrum. I see where you have listed almost all providers but not spectroum

Asked 1 year ago by dotty.

This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - Galaxy A16 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Light Gray

• A:Answer Good day Dotty, thank you for asking us your question about the Samsung Galaxy A16. That's a great question! We show that the advertised Galaxy A16 is compatible with the following carriers: AT&T, Boost Mobile, Cricket, Google Fi, H2O Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, Mint Mobile, Simple Mobile, T-Mobile, Ting Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon. Let us know if you have additional questions by reaching out to Support at your leisure. Thanks for choosing Samsung! - Debra

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Q: QuestionI have an existing account with Metro at T-Mobile but I was wondering if I can keep my same number my phone number I have an old Samsung A13

Asked 1 year ago by Kim.

This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - Galaxy A16 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Light Gray

• A:Answer This does not apply to me.

  Answered 1 year ago by JoseR

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Q: QuestionWill this phone work with Spectrum Mobile?

Asked 1 year ago by Nelliebelle54.

• A:Answer Yes, but I needed to use the SIM card from an active Spectrum phone.

  Answered 1 year ago by NateVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionwill this phone work with consumer cellular network?

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - Galaxy A16 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Light Gray

• A:Answer Almost certainly: (1) Consumer Cellular uses the AT&T network, so phones compatible with one should be compatible with the other; (2) Consumer Cellular sells this phone (although they charge more).

  Answered 1 year ago by luislast

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Q: QuestionDoes A16 use a micro or nano sim card?

Asked 1 year ago by Rab.

• A:Answer It has a nano sim with an embedded e-sim in addition it has a micro-SD slot which expands its memory up to 1.5 TB.

  Answered 1 year ago by Anonymous

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Q: QuestionWould this phone will work in Europe

Asked 8 months ago by g.

This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - Galaxy A16 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Light Gray

• A:Answer Aloha G, thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to ask us your question abut the Samsung Galaxy A16 5H. The advertised unlocked Galaxy A16 is the U.S. version of this device and is compatible with AT&T, Boost Mobile, Cricket, Google Fi, H2O Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, Mint Mobile, Simple Mobile, T-Mobile, Ting Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon. We recommend reaching out to the compatible carrier of your choosing to inquire if this device would be functional while in Europe. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact Support at your leisure. Thank you for being a steadfast Samsung customer. - Debra

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Q: QuestionIs this phone compatible with Volte? Is it compatible with bands 2, 4, 12, 5, 66, 71? Earlier question from someone asking if it was compatible with Tello was not clearly answered.

Asked 10 months ago by Susie.

• A:Answer Hi there Susie, thanks for asking us your question about the Samsung Galaxy A16. The advertised unlocked Galaxy A16 is compatible with 2G GSM- GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, and PCS1900; 3G UMTS - B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), and B8(900); 4G FDD LTE -B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B12(700), B13(700), B14(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3), and B71(600); 4G TDD LTE - B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500), and B48(3600); 5G FDD Sub6 - N2(1900), N5(850), N25(1900), N66(AWS-3), and N71(600); and 5G TDD mmWave - N41(2500), N77(3700), and N78(3500). If you have any other questions for us, please feel free to contact Support. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra

  Answered 10 months ago by Samsung

  
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Q: QuestionCan this phone get a brand new phone number or do you have to bring your own

Asked 11 months ago by Pheboe.

This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - Galaxy A16 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Light Gray

• A:Answer Your own

  Answered 11 months ago by DhananjayN

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Q: QuestionIs the phone compatible with consumer cellar.

Asked 1 year ago by mfsand0.

• A:Answer It's unlocked and works with att, which consumer cellular uses at a slower rate.

  Answered 11 months ago by honestabeiamVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this be used for Tello?

Asked 1 year ago by Stacey.

• A:Answer Yes, i set the phone up installed my sim from the old phone and restarted it, it works great.

  Answered 8 months ago by AnonymousVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this phone work in india with carriers in india ???

Asked 1 year ago by Sharon.

• A:Answer Good day Sharon, thank you for taking the time to ask us your question about the Samsung Galaxy A16. The advertised unlocked Galaxy A16 is the U.S. version of this device It is compatible with the following U.S. carriers: AT&T, Boost Mobile, Cricket, Google Fi, H2O Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, Mint Mobile, Sprint, T-Mobile, Ting Mobile, Ultra Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon. Feel free to reach out to Support if you have additional questions. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra

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Q: QuestionHello, Does this phone have eSim capability?

Asked 10 months ago by MsCriss.

• A:Answer This is not an answer. But the two answers to this question contain the opposite information. It is critical for me to know whether this phone contains eSim or I have to return it immediately.

  Answered 8 months ago by Newowner

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Q: QuestionHello, would this phone, Samsung Galaxy A16-5G -128GB be compatible with Spectrum network? The item link is below: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-galaxy-a16-5g-128gb-unlocked-blue-black/6607858.p?skuId=6607858 Thank you.

Asked 1 year ago by Jen.

• A:Answer Hey there Jen, thank you for finding the free time out of your busy day to ask us your question about the Samsung Galaxy A16. The advertised unlocked Galaxy A15 is compatible with the following wireless carriers: AT&T, Boost Mobile, Cricket, Google Fi, H2O Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, Mint Mobile, Sprint, T-Mobile, Ting Mobile, Ultra Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon. Please feel free to contact Support if you think of any other questions you may have for us. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra

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Q: QuestionIs the phone compatible with visible? I assumed it was since it was with Verizon.

Asked 1 year ago by Kathy.

This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - Galaxy A16 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Light Gray

• A:Answer I would assume the same. However, I answered a similar query in some detail elsewhere, so search the Questions section.

  Answered 1 year ago by luislast

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Q: QuestionDoes it work in Europe if I insert a European SIM card ?

Asked 1 year ago by G.

• A:Answer Salutations G, thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to ask us your question about the Samsung Galaxy A16. The advertised unlocked (U.S. version) Galaxy A16 is compatible with the following U.S. carriers: AT&T, Boost Mobile, Cricket, Google Fi, H2O Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, Mint Mobile, Sprint, T-Mobile, Ting Mobile, Ultra Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon. Feel free to reach back out if you have any other questions. Thank you for being a steadfast Samsung customer. - Debra

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