AT&T

m25101@idp.att.com-CNG-CSI-a1c44a6d-e862-4de9-a34c-4645a65a1504

BYOD stands for &quot;bring your own device.&quot; It&#39;s a term used to describe bringing your own mobile phone, smartwatch, or tablet to a wireless carrier instead of buying a new device from the carrier. Similarly, &ldquo;BYOP&rdquo; stands for &ldquo;bring your own phone&rdquo;.

If you like your current smartphone, tablet, or smartwatch, you can BYOD to AT&amp;T and quickly switch carriers. In most cases, your current GSM-compatible smartphone, tablet, or smartwatch will easily connect to AT&amp;T&rsquo;s network, so you can keep the device you love.

There are several key benefits to bringing your own phone or even a smart device like a tablet or smartwatch.

<ul>
	<li>You may have just finished paying off your device with your current cellular provider. Even if you didn&#39;t buy your device from AT&amp;T, you can keep your device and simply add an AT&amp;T wireless plan to get new service connected on that device.</li>
	<li>When you bring your own device, you won&rsquo;t need an AT&amp;T Installment PlanSM&nbsp;since you already own your device.</li>
	<li>You&rsquo;ll even be able to keep your current number if it&rsquo;s eligible for&nbsp;<a href="/wireless/transfer-your-number/#PORT_ELIGIBILITY3">transfer</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Enjoy exclusive offers when you bring your own device to AT&amp;T.</li>
</ul>

<a href="/wireless/how-to-bring-your-own-device/">Learn more about how to bring your own device (BYOD) to AT&amp;T.</a>

You can check if your device is compatible on the AT&amp;T network. Keep in mind, your phone must be GSM-compatible. CDMA phones will not work.&nbsp;

<a href="/scmsassets/images/support/pdf/Devices-Working-on-ATT-Network.pdf">Download this PDF to view our current list of tested and approved phones for the AT&amp;T network.</a>

Yes,&nbsp;AT&amp;T offers a great deal for&nbsp;switchers.&nbsp;<a href="/wireless/switch-and-save/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_self">Learn more about our best switcher offer and how AT&amp;T stacks up against the competition</a>&nbsp; 
&nbsp; 
If&nbsp;you&rsquo;d&nbsp;like to keep your current phone number when switching, be sure not to cancel with your existing carrier until&nbsp;you&rsquo;ve&nbsp;activated your new device with AT&amp;T. This ensures a seamless transfer of your number.&nbsp; 
&nbsp; 
<a href="/wireless/how-to-switch-phone-carrier/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_self">Learn more about how to switch phone carriers</a>

If you&rsquo;re looking for more flexibility and prefer to pay upfront for your wireless service,&nbsp;<a href="/prepaid/byod/">AT&amp;T Prepaid</a>&nbsp;may be the right choice for you. You can bring your compatible unlocked device and connect it to the AT&amp;T network. All you have to do is make sure your unlocked phone is compatible, get your&nbsp;<a href="/buy/wireless/prepaid/devices">SIM</a>&nbsp;card, pick an AT&amp;T&nbsp;<a href="/prepaid/plans/">Prepaid plan</a>, and activate service. 
 
Plus, with AT&amp;T Prepaid service for your phone, you get: no annual contract, no credit check, easy activation, and several great prepaid plans to choose from.

Yes, AT&amp;T Wireless does have a free trial. There&rsquo;s no credit card, no charges, and no commitments required to get started. 
 
<a href="https://www.att.com/wireless/free-trial/">Learn more about how you can try AT&amp;T Wireless free for 30 days</a>

SIM cards are tiny removable chips you can swap in and out of smartphones to get service. A SIM stores the information your phone needs to connect to your carrier network so you can send texts, make calls, and more. While many of today&rsquo;s phones and devices still rely on physical SIM cards for network connectivity, newer devices are increasingly turning to a newer technology called eSIM. &nbsp;

eSIM is short for Embedded SIM and is a digital version of a SIM card. eSIM allows you to connect to your network without having to deal with a physical chip. Instead of storing all information on a SIM card, you can download data to your device via the internet, activate your eSIM, and connect to your network in a completely virtual way.

<a href="/wireless/what-is-esim/">Read more about eSIM</a>.

Your cart is empty

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) or Phone (BYOP) | AT&T Wireless

Switch and bring your own phone

Keep your number and the phone you love

One plan. All your connections. One flat price.

Love your device? Keeping it is easy.

Check compatibility

Unlock your device

Choose a plan and get a free SIM or eSIM

Be sure to back up everything

Quickly activate your phone with an eSIM

More articles and resources

How to bring your phone or device to AT&T

How to switch your cell phone carrier

How to Unlock a Phone from Another Carrier.

Helpful resources