Do I need to contact my carrier to activate my new iPhone?

i just got my new phone, do i need to call me carrier to udated my new iphone info. or active my new phone

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Posted on Feb 11, 2025 12:14 PM

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Feb 11, 2025 12:21 PM in response to Joanne1668

Possibly.

If your previous iPhone used a physical SIM card and the new one, does not support them, then you may need to contact your carrier to get the physical SIM card converted into an eSim.

If you were using an esim you should be able to transfer it directly.

click here ➜ About eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support

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Feb 11, 2025 12:53 PM in response to Phil0124

Great and thank you so much!

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