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We want to thank the community members who have contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.
Do I need to remove the SIM card from my erased iPad Air before handing it over to someone else
Yes, you need to remove the SIM card - as this relates to your Cellular data plan. Any associated billing and charges are yours - and yours alone.
Yes, you need to remove the SIM card - as this relates to your Cellular data plan. Any associated billing and charges are yours - and yours alone.
If it still holds your active cellular service plan, then. yes, you should remove it.
If you have cancelled the plan, or migrated it to a new device, or the SIM card is not active anymore, then you can leave it inside.
Do I need to remove the SIM card from my erased iPad Air before handing it over to someone else
