How do I check if my current unlocked flip phone is compatible with the Ultra Mobile tourist plans before I spend my money on a SIM card?
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 2 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence. 33 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
- Ultra Mobile official website · ultramobile.com
- Bring your own phone (BYOP) · ultramobile.com
- Why choose Ultra Mobile? · ultramobile.com
- T-Mobile IMEI compatibility checker · t-mobile.com
- Ultra Mobile Tourist plan official page · ultramobile.com
- Tourist · ultramobile.com
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Queries
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
will a 4g lte flip phone work on ultra mobile ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if basic 4G LTE feature phones and flip phones are generally supported by the carrier. | — | faq_page | device imei and network compatibility | 2x of 3 | |
check ultra mobile compatibility imei REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to find the official tool or page on Ultra Mobile's website where they can input their phone's IMEI to verify network compatibility. | — | calculator/tool | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
ultra mobile tourist plan phone compatibility checker REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find the official tool or page provided by Ultra Mobile to check device compatibility. | — | calculator/tool | tourist plan requirements and features | 1x of 3 | |
ultra mobile imei compatibility checker REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to find the direct tool provided by Ultra Mobile to check phone compatibility via IMEI number. | — | calculator/tool | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
what network does ultra mobile use RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the underlying host network infrastructure for Ultra Mobile to understand its coverage. | — | web_article | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
how to find my flip phone imei number IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs to know how to locate the specific 15-digit device identifier required to run a compatibility test. | — | how_to_steps | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
how to find imei number on unlocked flip phone RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the steps to retrieve the unique device identifier needed for network checks. | — | how_to_steps | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
ultra mobile tourist plan requirements IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to review all prerequisites and conditions required to activate and use an Ultra Mobile tourist SIM. | — | faq_page | tourist plan requirements and features | 1x of 3 | |
ultra mobile tourist plan network requirements t-mobile RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand which underlying network Ultra Mobile uses and what frequency bands are required. | — | web_article | tourist plan requirements and features | 1x of 3 | |
what network bands does ultra mobile use t-mobile IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the underlying cellular network frequencies required for Ultra Mobile service. | — | product_spec_sheet | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
t-mobile vs ultra mobile network bands compatibility COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare the frequency bands used by Ultra Mobile against the bands supported by their unlocked flip phone. | — | comparison_table | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
unlocked 4g lte flip phones compatible with t mobile mvnos ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to see examples of standard unlocked flip phones that successfully operate on T-Mobile based MVNO networks. | — | buyers_guide | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
ultra mobile tourist sim supported devices list ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | View a comprehensive list of tested and verified phones for temporary tourist plans. | — | web_article | tourist plan requirements and features | 1x of 3 | |
how to verify if flip phone is truly unlocked IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to confirm that their device is unlocked and not locked to a previous carrier. | — | checklist | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
how to find phone model number and network bands support PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs step-by-step instructions on how to locate their specific flip phone model number and check its supported radio frequencies. | — | how_to_steps | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
ultra mobile tourist sim card review COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to see reviews of the tourist plan to ensure it is reliable before purchasing. | — | review_roundup | tourist plan requirements and features | 1x of 3 | |
checking compatible t mobile mvno network on old flip phone PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Evaluate general MVNO compatibility for older non-smartphone devices. | — | forum/qna | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
will a gsm unlocked flip phone work on ultra mobile REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct confirmation whether generic GSM unlocked flip phones function on Ultra Mobile's network. | — | faq_page | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
does ultra mobile require volte for flip phones RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if Voice over LTE is mandatory for making calls on this network. | — | glossary/definition | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
do unlocked gsm flip phones work with ultra mobile tourist plans REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Confirm if network lock status and GSM technology guarantee Ultra Mobile compatibility. | — | faq_page | tourist plan requirements and features | 1x of 3 | |
ultra mobile apn settings for unlocked phones RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how to configure data settings on an unlocked device to ensure data works on Ultra Mobile. | — | code_samples/docs | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
ultra mobile tourist plan pricing and features REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to review the cost and data allotments of the tourist plans to decide if it is worth checking compatibility. | — | pricing_page | tourist plan requirements and features | 1x of 3 | |
ultra mobile tourist plan apn settings for feature phones RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find manual configuration details in case the flip phone requires manual setup. | — | how_to_steps | tourist plan requirements and features | 1x of 3 | |
can tourists use ultra mobile esim instead of physical sim IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if digital eSIMs are an alternative option for tourist plans in case physical SIM compatibility is an issue. | — | web_article | tourist plan requirements and features | 1x of 3 | |
best mobile plans for unlocked flip phones tourists usa COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare Ultra Mobile tourist plans with alternative options for short-term visitors. | — | comparison_table | tourist plan requirements and features | 1x of 3 | |
will 3g shutdown affect ultra mobile tourist sim in old phone IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Ensure the flip phone relies on VoLTE rather than legacy 3G voice networks. | — | web_article | tourist plan requirements and features | 1x of 3 | |
unlock status check options for old phones PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user seeks general guidance on unlocking devices across various major carriers. | — | buyers_guide | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
ultra mobile tourist plan customer service chat compatibility RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find direct support channels to ask an agent about device compatibility before buying. | — | pricing_page | tourist plan requirements and features | 1x of 3 | |
ultra mobile vs mint mobile compatibility check COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to see if compatibility tools from sister T-Mobile MVNOs yield the same results for their phone. | — | comparison_table | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
check if phone is truly unlocked status ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to verify how to test if their device is truly carrier-unlocked before purchasing a new SIM. | — | checklist | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
ultra mobile apn settings for unlocked feature phones RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how to configure data and MMS settings manually if automated provisioning fails on a flip phone. | — | code_samples/docs | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
can you use foreign unlocked phone on ultra mobile mvno ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if international or imported unlocked phones are compatible with Ultra Mobile. | — | forum/qna | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 | |
ultra mobile customer service phone number compatibility help RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to find contact channels to ask Ultra Mobile support directly about their specific phone model. | — | web_article | device imei and network compatibility | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 929 / 1,505 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 10 | 10 | — | 929 / 1,185 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 929 / 1,505 |