Two identical sim cards?

I have both a Windows Phone and an Android. Sometimes (at work) I use the WP. Other times the Android. To do this now, I have to switch the sim card from one to the other. Is it possible to have 2 identical sim cards so that I can turn on a phone and go?

Auklet53,
Great question! I realize it would be quite useful to have both, however, the SIM card has a unique number tied to your phone number. When you activate another SIM card, the old one no long works. I apologize for the inconvenience.
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