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Sprint has shut down its networks since June 30th, 2022.
Even after the shutdown, the America Flat-rate option is continuously provided on T-Mobile USA, AT&T or etc. networks. In order to ensure the stable use of the option, customers will need to update their USIM card by following steps below.

Customers using iPhone 6 or a later version of iPhone

Your phone will be connected to a Sprint network when you are within the Sprint LTE coverage area. Data usage is possible, but voice calls will not be possible.

In Sprint’s LTE area, your phone may try to connect to a Sprint network and may temporarily display as having no service. After a while, your phone will be automatically connected to a carrier besides Sprint.

Customers using: iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE (1st geneartion), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X

How to update your USIM card

After updating your USIM card, you will not be able to use the Sprint network. The America Flat-rate option will continue to be available using carriers such as T-Mobile USA and AT&T.

Please perform following three operations:

1. Update your USIM card

By performing the following, your USIM card will be updated.

After updating, you will not be able to use the Sprint network.

Tap “Settings” > “Cellular” > “SIM Applications” > “Update”.

Confirm that “SIM settings are up to date.” is displayed.

This example is for iPhone 12 Pro MAX (iOS 14.4.2).

1. STEP 01

   Tap “Settings”

   

2. STEP 02

   Tap “Cellular”

   

3. STEP 03

   Tap “SIM App”

   

4. STEP 04

   Tap “Update”

   

5. STEP 05

   Tap “OK”

   

6. STEP 06

   When the following screen is displayed, tap “OK”

   

2. Check settings

Tap “Settings” > “Cellular” > “Cellular Data Options” > “Data Roaming” and turn on “Data Roaming”.

This example is for iPhone 12 Pro MAX (iOS 14.4.2).

1. STEP 01

   Tap “Settings”

   

2. STEP 02

   Tap “Cellular”

   

3. STEP 03

   Tap “Cellular Data Options”

   

4. STEP 04

   Turn on “Data Roaming”

   

3. Restart your iPhone

Tap “Settings” > “General” > “Shut Down”. The power will turn off.

Press and hold the side or top button on your iPhone. The power will turn on.

This example is for iPhone 12 Pro MAX (iOS 14.4.2).

1. STEP 01

   Tap “Settings”

   

2. STEP 02

   Tap “General”

   

3. STEP 03

   Tap “Shut Down”

   

4. STEP 04

   Slide to turn off the power

   

5. STEP 05

   Turn on the power

   Press and hold the side or top button.