When I sell my iPhone 3GS, do I need to leave the old sim card in it
I'm sure I read somewhere about selling an iPhone, and having to sell it with the sim card that has always been used with it. I can't remember the reason for this, but I wondered if this is true?
The reason I ask is. When the iPhone 4 comes out, I will be getting one. I know the iPhone 4 will use the micro sim card, so I won't have any use for the sim card that is presently installed in my 3GS. So do I need to leave the sim card in the 3GS, for when I sell the 3GS on to the new user?
Thanks in advance
DCGOO wrote:
Once the number has been moved to another SIM, it (the number) will not work on the old one.
Thanks for agreeing with me?
DCGOO wrote:
But the phone still needs to have the deactivated SIM in it, to do anything. It will still be usable over Wifi, iPod, etc. But only if it contains a SIM.
How is this YOUR responsibility if you are selling the phone?
DCGOO wrote:
There will be no problem activating a new number on the old SIM.
It is almost certain that AT&T will want to provide an updated SIM during a new line activation as the OP's description implies it will be used for phone service.
It is also likely that the purchasers of the device already has a line and his own SIM - so your point ends up being moot.
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