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Do I need to remove the sim card from my old phone and install it in my new phone

Do I need to remove the sim card from my old phone and install it in my new phone

Posted on Dec 16, 2021 3:20 PM

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Posted on Dec 16, 2021 3:22 PM

That depends.

If you had your cellular service activated on the new one by your carrier either with a new sim card or an eSim then no.


If you have not had your service moved over, then yes, you would need to move your Sim card over to get your service and number on your new iPhone.


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Do I need to remove the sim card from my old phone and install it in my new phone

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