Why does it say sim not valid?

why does it say sim not valid?

Because you're trying to use a sim card from a carrier other than the carrier your phone is locked to. That's why. To use different sims, from different carriers, you need to get your phone officially unlocked.
If you got this message & are using the correct sim, that's a different problem. If so, post back.

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    2.  Your new card is from a carrier not supported by the iPhone.
    3.  Your new SIM card is defective.
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    Been having troublegetting the phone to read the sim card.

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