TravelSIM - Handset Compatibility

Summary Information

  • TravelSIM is designed to work with all mobile phone handsets
  • In reality, TravelSIM works with almost all handsets as expected
  • Certain handsets may require a simple setting change (SIM card setting, not handset) that can be made from the handset (e.g. Most Samsung and LG handsets require a setting change. See compatibiltiy Mode
  • Very few mobile phone handsets will NOT work with TravelSIM at all
  • Check this list for Incompatible Handsets

Will your mobile phone handset work with TravelSIM?

General Information

  • Nokia
    • most mobile phones work without a problem
    • mobile phones older than 5 years, should be assumed probable and should be tested before you leave.
  • Sony Ericsson
    • no deficiencies
  • Siemens
    • no deficiencies
    • experience shows that Siemens is significantly the best working mobile phone in combination with TravelSIM
  • Motorola
    • No known problems
    • the new Motorola RZ phones work without a problem
  • LG
    • Works well in most models
    • Needs compatibiltiy Mode setting change
  • Samsung
    • Works well in all models tested
    • Needs compatibiltiy Mode setting change
  • Apple iPhone
    • Works well
    • Some versions of the software require that you use the over-ride code for making calls