Can I use my SIM card in another phone temporarily?

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Can I use my SIM card in another phone temporarily?

Question for you all - I'm new to the GSM world having been a long-time Verizon customer prior to my new Iphone. As such, I really don't know much about SIM cards since CDMA doesn't use them.

Can I use my Iphone SIM card in another phone temporarily? There are situations (like this weekend where I'm going skiing) where I'd like to carry a phone but not the iphone, for obvious reasons.

Can I get a cheapy GMS phone on ebay or somewhere else and take the SIM card out of the Iphone and plug it into the cheap phone?

Thanks in advance!

iPhone 8G, Windows Vista

Posted on Jan 14, 2008 8:44 AM

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Lawrence Finch

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Jan 14, 2008 8:45 AM in response to jeffwhite

Yes, you can use an iPhone SIM in any GSM phone, as long as the other phone is unlocked.

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jia10

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Jan 14, 2008 8:47 AM in response to jeffwhite

I have successfully used my iPhone SIM card in my Sony Ericsson phone, when I couldn't get any reception on the iPhone. The SE worked fine, and got better reception.

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Jan 14, 2008 8:47 AM in response to jeffwhite

Yes, you absolutely can. I asked the same question some time ago because I wanted an alternative when it comes time to replace the battery in my iPhone (I know it's a ways away, but I wanted to be sure). I kept my old razr phone for that specific purpose.

iPhoNettie

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jeffwhite Author

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Jan 14, 2008 8:55 AM in response to iPhoNettie

Thanks very much everyone!!!

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Jan 14, 2008 11:12 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

Yes. I have switched my sim cards back and forth. As long as your phone is a verizon and it has not been disconnected you can. The Iphone doesn't have a sim card.

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Jan 14, 2008 11:16 AM in response to soccerfan1

soccerfan1 wrote:
Yes. I have switched my sim cards back and forth. As long as your phone is a verizon and it has not been disconnected you can. The Iphone doesn't have a sim card.

What are you talking about? Just incase your post was sincere, the iPhone does have a SIM card and also Verizon is CDMA while AT&T is GSM. Two different things.

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Jan 14, 2008 11:17 AM in response to soccerfan1

soccerfan1 wrote:
The Iphone doesn't have a sim card.

Surely you jest!

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Jan 14, 2008 11:17 AM in response to soccerfan1

The Iphone doesn't have a sim card.

The iPhone most certainly does have a SIM card since it is a GSM phone. Verizon has a CDMA network and CDMA phones do not have a SIM card. I believe Verizon now sells/carries a hybrid phone that is a combination CDMA/GSM phone but other than this, you cannot switch SIM cards with a Verizon phone or with any CDMA phone.

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