Do you transfer the sim card from the old phone to the new?

Do you always transfer the sim card from the old phone to the new to complete activation?


iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Mar 27, 2022 10:52 AM

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Posted on Mar 27, 2022 10:58 AM

You do not necessarily have to, especially if you purchase your iPhone from your carrier. Also, if you purchased a new iPhone that supports 5G, your carrier may require you to get a new SIM that supports 5G, or they would activate your eSIM.

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Do you transfer the sim card from the old phone to the new?

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