can I access contacts when using temporary sim?

Hi Redfern,

If you have a question regarding contacts and SIM cards on the iPhone, you may find the following article helpful:

Just like most cellular phones, the iPhone uses a SIM card to determine the phone number, carrier, and features are available for the account. However, the iPhone does not store contacts and phone numbers on the SIM card.

iPhone: Understanding SIM cards

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4994

Regards,

- Brenden

The SIM card has nothing at all to do with your contacts. They are saved on the phone, not the SIM. The iPhone does not save anything on the SIM.