Question about the sim card

I own the original iPhone and I am getting ready to purchase the 3g. Will at&t give me a new sim card? Or will I have to take my sim card out of the original iPhone. Thanks for the help
Marcus

you can do either, get a new one or keep the old one.

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Question about swapping SIM cards on a Z10

Hi, everyone, I am a non-Blackberry user who works in IT support. One of my clients uses a Blackberry and has often asked me very complicated questions about how to do various unusual things with his device. At the present time, he is considering switching to a Z10, which would be set up using ActiveSync. He wants to know if he could swap the SIM card without having to go through the setup process again. My client travels a lot, and wants to use a local SIM card on an upcoming trip to a very remote area.
I've not been able to find an answer to this anywhere.
This is his exact question: "I just got it from a friend (ATT version) and I am trying to see if I like it enough to switch to it as my primary phone. Blackberry z10 asks you to sign in with your blackberry world ID when you first set up the phone. Question: Would you have to do it again if you put a different simm into it? With iPhone, it makes no difference so long as the device is unlocked—you can then exchange simm cards as often as you want. Would it be the same with an unlocked blackberry z10 (I know it's not possible with the bold 9900 as System 7 ties your ID to the simm card). In short, in blackberry z10, could you exchange the US simm for another country's simm without having to wipe the phone, etc. "
If anyone can shed some light on this for me, I'd be very grateful., Thanks!

Hi and Welcome to the Community!
The key issues are thus:
Ensuring that the device is truly carrier unlocked
Ensuring that the specific device model is compatible with the radio frequencies/technologies that the desired carrier uses. There are 4 different Z10 models:
http://www.bbin.in/en/2013/03/03/4-types-blackberry-z10-models-fits-better/?utm_campaign=4-types-of-...
If both of those are OK (separate research of the desired carriers would of course be necessary), then it is indeed a simple matter to change carriers. For example, I changed from ATT to TMO by simply changing the SIM...no need to WIPE or anything, and my same BBID came along just fine. You should, however, always obtain a properly-sized SIM card from the carrier -- there are plenty of reports of folks trying to use "cut" SIM cards and experiencing errors.
With BB10, it's actually simpler than with legacy BBs. Legacy BBs used the BIS service, which required receipt onto the device (from the carrier data network) of Service Books so as to activate the various services that the user subscribed to. When changing carriers, it often could be that a latent Service Book from the prior carrier causes issues when shifting to a different carrier...and that's where WIPING and such came into play, so as to cleanse the device so that the new carrier could deliver all of the proper Service Books to the device. With BB10, there is no BIS, and there are no Service Books...so all of that complication is eliminated.
But, as always, YMMV.
Good luck!
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Upgrading my wife to 4G from a CDMA and had a simple question about the SIM.

Hi,
I'm planning on upgrading my wife from the Droid to the Droid 4 for Christmas. I intend to buy the new phone through ebay to save a little money and I was wondering how that would work out with the SIM card. Can I just call Verizon and ask for a 4G SIM card or do I need to do something else?

Yep, you can call and ask them to send you one or you can pick one up at your local Corporate Verizon store

HT201269 what about the SIM card?

I want to replace my old iphone so i got a new phone with no SIM card. If i follow the steps in this discussion (back up to icloud, etc), when do take out the old SIM card and put it into the new phone?

It depends on what you called old iPhone.
iPhone/iPhone 3G, 3GS uses the standard sim card.
iPhone 4, 4S uses the micro sim card.

Questions about iphone with/out the SIM card

Someone is selling me his iPhone and I might or might not use it as a phone.
If I don't put my At&t SIM card in can I still use Safari (over Wifi) and the ipod function?
If I do put the SIM card in can I use all the functions of the iphone without a data plan?

If you purchase a used iPhone and take the iPhone with you to an at&t corporate store, more than likely at&t won't charge you for a new SIM card to activate the iPhone with at&t.
When activating an iPhone with at&t, as a new subscriber or as an existing subscriber, selecting the unlimited data plan for the iPhone, which includes 200 SMS, is required at that time. If you are an existing at&t subscriber, this replaces any existing data plan and SMS plan you currently have and are using with an existing phone with at&t.
Some have reported that were able to cancel the unlimited data plan after the activation process, but this will eliminate visual voicemail - which are downloaded to the iPhone via at&t's data network only, and if downloaded anyway without the data plan, you will be charged by the KB for each messages downloaded to the iPhone. The same when accessing the internet other than when connected via wi-fi with the iPhone. If you access the internet via at&t's data or EDGE network without the unlimited data plan, you will be charged by the KB for all data downloaded and uploaded - when checking email, web browsing with Safari, Maps access, youtube, etc., etc.
You say you won't use the unlimited data plan, but you will likely want or need to use it more often than you realize. If you don't want the unlimited data plan, you may want to consider purchasing an iPod Touch instead.

I am from Australia, i have brought my i pad and i enquired about a sim card to use while on holiday in the uk, i was told it might block my i pad when i return to Australia, is that correct?

Hi
I am Australian and I am in the UK on holiday, I enquired in a VODAPHONE shop about a SIM card to use in my ipad whilst in the UK, I was told it might block my i-pad when I return home to Australia, is that correct?

I used a UK SIMM card in mine when in the UK. When I got back to Sydney I just removed it and put my Telstra SIMM back in. It found the Telstra network and all was well. I'm not sure how it could block your iPad if its not in the iPad when you get home.

HT1688 hey i just wanted to ask a question? so i am getting a new iphone so what do i have to do do i just back it up on itunes with the sim card or does it back up without the sim please i need to know thank you

hey i just wanted to ask a question? so i am getting a new iphone so what do i have to do do i just back it up on itunes with the sim card or does it back up without the sim please i need to know thank you

This article will tell you everything you need to know: Transferring information from your current iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a new device

I have some questions about the ios 7.1 security -what if they replace the sim ?

i khnow now that with the new ios 7 no one ever can format the iphone with itunes if the find my iphone is on in the iphone
but
1-what if they remove the sim and put a new sim?
can i still be able to track it with icloud and send messages to it and play sound and lock it with a passcode even if they remove the sim
2-what if they using an old version of itunes will they be able to format it as new iphone?
please answer each question both of them
i have iphone 4s with the latest ios 7.1

1-what if they remove the sim and put a new sim?
can i still be able to track it with icloud and send messages to it and play sound and lock it with a passcode even if they remove the sim
As I said, if there is a passcode in place they do not know, you will be able to track down the device, irrespective the SIM card they are using. By the way, if the device is locked, they should first unlock it in order to make their SIM work, calling the carrier and giving all your personal data they do not have.
On the other hand, if the phone is unlocked and does not have any passcode, then yes, they will be able to use any SIM with it and turn off any tracking software.
2-what if they using an old version of itunes will they be able to format it as new iphone?
Same as in previous: if they have the iPhone without any lock then yes, they will be able to restore it as a new phone.
Follow all the instructions here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5818 in order to turn on Activation Lock and make more difficult for them to restore your phone without permission.

HT5824 just bought a iphone4s, moved the sim card out of my old iphone4 to the new phone. Everthing was fine for 2 days. Now a lot of contacts got dumped/ 2 pages in notes, and most of my appointments, past and future. I back up to the cloud about 2/3 x

bought an iphone4s. moved the sim card from my iphone4. did a sync on my computer, and all of my apps showed up. Calendar good, notes all there....Two days later, I lost most of my contacts, 75% of my appointments, events are gone, both past and future.. Two pages of notes are gone. Really important info. I have synced, synced again,backed up to the cloud, to my computer, shut it down, etc. Nothing has worked! Any ideas?

Greetings,
I've never seen this issue, and I handle many iPads, of all versions. WiFi issues are generally local to the WiFi router - they are not all of the same quality, range, immunity to interference, etc. You have distance, building construction, and the biggie - interference.
At home, I use Apple routers, and have no issues with any of my WiFi enabled devices, computers, mobile devices, etc - even the lowly PeeCees. I have locations where I have Juniper Networks, as well as Aruba, and a few Netgears - all of them work as they should.
The cheaper routers, Linksys, D-Link, Seimens home units, and many other no name devices have caused issues of various kinds, and even connectivity.
I have no idea what Starbucks uses, but I always have a good connection, and I go there nearly every morning and get some work done, as well as play.
You could try changing channels, 2.4 to 5 Gigs, changing locations of the router. I have had to do all of these at one time or another over the many years that I have been a Network Engineer.
Good Luck - Cheers,
M.

Hello guys,My first time in community.my problem is that my SIM card was working ok and from today at the left of the screen up shows that is searching for the sim.I contacted the carrier and the SIM card shows that is working.Any suggestions?

Hello guys,My first time in community.my problem is that my SIM card was working ok and from today at the left of the screen up shows that is searching for the sim.I contacted the carrier and the SIM card shows that is working.Any suggestions?

Hey NicolasZen,
Thanks for the question and welcome to the Apple Support Communities. I understand that you are experiencing issues with “No Service” or “Searching” on your iPhone. The following resource provides some great troubleshooting steps that you may wish to try:
iPhone: Troubleshooting No Service
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4429
Your iPhone may have one of these symptoms:
- iPhone displays "No Service" or "Searching" in an area of good coverage
- iPhone doesn't regain service when returning to an area of coverage
Resolution
If you encounter either of the above symptoms on your iPhone, follow these steps to attempt to resolve the issue. Test after each step.
1. Toggle airplane mode: Tap Settings > Enable Airplane Mode, wait five seconds, then turn off airplane mode.
2. Turn iPhone off and then on again.
3. Remove the SIM card and verify that it's a valid, carrier-manufactured SIM. Also verify that it isn't damaged, worn, or modified. Then reinsert it.
4. Check for a carrier-settings update. Connect to a Wi-Fi network. Then tap Settings > General > About. If an update is available, iOS will ask you if you want to install it. If Wi-Fi isn't available, connect your device to iTunes.
5. Update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
6. Reset network settings by tapping Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This will reset all network settings, including Bluetooth pairing records, Wi-Fi passwords, VPN, and APN settings.
7. Restore the iPhone.
Thanks,
Matt M.

HT4061 "The SIM card inserted in this iPhone does not appear to be supported." problem

Hi,
I have an iPhone 4S that I bought and used in the US from ATT carrier. After I moved to India, I had requested ATT for the unlock which is approved. But the following message is displayed while trying to restore the same iPhone in India using another SIM card:
The SIM card inserted in this iPhone does not appear to be supported.
The SIM card that you currently installed in this iPhone is from a carrier that is not supported under the activation policy that is currently assigned by the activation server. This is not a hardware issue with the iPhone. Please insert another SIM card from a supported carrier or request that this iPhone be unlocked by your carrier. Please contact Apple for more information.
Can anyone suggest what should be done to resolve this issue?
Thanks,
Sri.

This is the e-mail I received from AT&T on Nov 5th:
Thank you for contacting AT&T Customer Care about unlocking your AT&T Mobile device.
We have reviewed your request and confirmed that the device may be unlocked.
Please allow 24 hours upon receipt of this notification to complete the unlock process.
To complete the unlock, simply
1. Open iTunes on your Mac or PC and verify that you have Internet connectivity.
2. Ensure a SIM card is inserted into your iPhone.
3. Connect your iPhone using the dock connector to USB cable that came with your iPhone.
4. Backup and restore your iPhone using iTunes. For information on backup and restore, please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414.
5. After restoring, your iPhone will be unlocked.
Additional information on unlocking can be found at http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3198
For questions regarding AT&T Mobile device, please visit the Phone/Device Learning Center.
Thank you for your business. For other questions about our AT&T wireless service or other Mobile devices, please visit att.com.

HT1688 I have a damaged I-Phone and I need the contents of my calendar off of it. I did not have Mobile me at the time. Can I swap out the sim card from the broken phone to a new phone and recover this calendar?

I have an older I-Phone (3G) that for some reason the body of the phone has split in two. This phone was a business phone and it had a lot of important information on it. I have a second phone that is also a 3G. On the broken phone there is a lot of important information that I need in my calendar. Im not worried about anything else but the calendar. I didn't have the Mobile Me account at that time or I would be having this problem. Does anybody know if I can ust switch out the sim cards. I just need to recover the old calendar, so im hoping that the calendar will transfer when I switch the sim card into the good 3G. If that doesn't work does anybody know of anyway that I can retrieve this information off of this phone?

Nothing is stored on the sim card on an iPhone. If you backed up to your computer the backup will contain your calendar events. Otherwise, if your phone isn't functioning there is no way to back up or extract your calendar at this point.

HT201407 Hi, I upgraded my Iphone 3gs from version 4.1 to 6.0.1 but upon restarting, the sim card is no longer recognized, i cant restore with itune nothing at all!! i'm so confused and ****** off... please provide any help

Hi, I upgraded my Iphone 3gs from version 4.1 to 6.0.1 but upon restarting, the sim card is no longer recognized, i cant restore with itune nothing at all!! i'm so confused and ****** off... please provide any help

Is the SIM from the carrier the device is locked to?
Has the device ever been hacked or jailbroken?
Have you tried simply removing and re-installing the SIM? What about replacing the SIM?

Question about the ability of Genius Bar to help with outside software...

Hi I wasn't sure where to put this, but here's my question. I'm having a problem with the Sims 2 on my Macbook and I was wondering if I go to the Genius Bar will they be able to help me or are they strictly hands off when it's not a direct Apple product?
Also, I bought an external hard drive in the Apple Store but it's not an Apple branded product. If I'm having a problem with that, can I go to the Apple Store?

If it's a question about the installation, system requirements or compatibility with your MacBook, the Mac Genius can probably help. If you're having some kind of issue while using the Sims 2, you'll probably have to contact .
The same is true with the hard drive. If you need some help getting it connected or even formatted, they can probably help. However, if it's not powering up or you're losing files or some kind of operational issue with the hard drive after it's connected, they'll probably refer you to the manufacturer.
Usually Apple can't support other vendors' products. Someone here may be able to give you some more advice, since none of us work for Apple. There may be someone here who's already had the same issue with the Sims.
-Doug

How do I install the sim card in the iphone 4s?

how do I install the sim card in the iphone 4s?

See here: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5163
It talks about removing the SIM but the process is the same for putting it in.

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