My carrier told me I HAD TO BUY a new smartphone because they were switching to a 5G network. They lied. Turned out, my old phone was fine. All I had to buy was a new sim card for one dollar plus 6 cents tax (provided by my carrier thru Amazon) and I could keep my 4G plan. I spent 1,000 dollars on 3 new phones which were NOT NEEDED. Two failed because they came with the wrong sim cards. No one had said anything about sim cards. Currently we are returning the last of the new cellphones and seeking 100% compensation. I should sue, but I felt it more important to inform other seniors about this scam.
Wrong again. My "carrier" was a reseller, not a carrier at all, piggybacked onto Verizon and they'd just sold their entire customer base to Verizon a year ago! I went thru 4 "new" smart phones before I got one working on 5G. They kept crashing. I thought it was me, but no, they were selling me refurbished equipment as new instead of brand new phones. They f'd up big time with the 3rd phone. It came to me w an active sim card still installed and an active phone number (not mine!). The very first call I received was from a skip tracer chasing down a bail jumper. The second was from an insurance agent looking for a settlement payment and the 3rd, a bank agent.
@@andrewzanas9387 5g is a buzz word for a latency benchmark of a modem not a radio single. The Chinese plan to launch a satellite system to provide premium broadband world wide at competitive cost which will be the end of the smartphone untility empire because the Chinese system would work on any smartphone/tablet or laptop with USB c Ethernet.
@@gotsm9959 5G has eclipsed 4G. Latency, or time to connect, is better only because 5G fr1 signals are being assigned to local cells. 4G basically uses the same frequencies as 5G fr1 but without incorporating additional localized cell group addresses, so 4G is now history. 5G fr2 systems will be jumping up into the gigabyte frequency ranges, where theoretically we could see the entire world on the same two duplex frequencies, but that won't happen because there will be too many channels for both personal telephony and commercial and government computer data transfer services. Shortly 6G will be coming into standard use with biometric data incorporated into injectable microchip-sets. Big Brother has arrived. Columbia University already has fully functioning prototypes ready to go.
Same might be said for the Store Techs? Currently talking with a local T-Mobile Store about upgrading a couple of 7 year old SIMs (TM9252) for use in 1-3 year old phones (1 LTE and 1 5G). They "work".... But not so much in rural areas with B71/N71 coverage... Which wasn't a thing at the time. T-Mobile claims on its site that a 5G SA phone needs a new SIM (Specifically R15... But maybe R12, TM9264, and TM9263 too can be updated). All for saving some time, money, and hassle... Will see what happens
Hi Guys - This was exactly the video I needed! I went ahead and got a new 8800L Jetpack to replace our oooold 5510. Per your video, I merely switched the SIM to the new unit and all is working perfectly, plus, I did not lose our pUDP. I also got the Netgear MIMO antenna. Your review is spot on. Works Great!
First of all a big THANK Yoooo - My darn sim was a nanno sim, but I didn't realize HOW nanno that was until I started watching this video & realized there's still more nanno to go & punched out the frame around it further. I tell ya, I'm a petite size lady, but thinking of what big guys & gals with big plump fingers go through with these nanno things, is nerve wrecking!! Stupid nannos can fall, slip out of fingers & GET LOST!! I kept mine in check & FINALLY INSERTED IT INTO MY STUPID "SMART" PHONE - Kinda explains why so many people are stressed out & take to substances to calm down - THIS IS NERVE WRECKING (Thank Goodness I'm a "YOGI MAMMA" - Ommmmmmm Shaaanthi!?) Namaste & Ushta-te!
Oh, hai, Cherie! Didn't expect to find you here! I was just looking up information about SIM cards, and this came up on my recommends after watching another video. But then I was like "hmm, that person looks familiar"... and then "hmm, those vehicles look familiar"... haha, hello again! :D Oh, and then Chris comes on, too! Cool. Hi you two! And great information, both of you!
Actually, I think in the UK they are supplied as MINI SIMs to allow conversion to micro or nano - or if we're being really pedantic they are supplied as a credit card sized item like 20 years ago!
This to you guys for educating me a trucker about Verizon mobile WiFi devices. I went to upgrade my device and sales rep asked me ,” how did you know all this about these devises?” I said my new friends on TH-cam!! (U guys) I couldn’t remember the shows name but thx you thx you thx you soooo much. Keep up excellent work god bless 🙏🏽
At 2:28, you can see that the non plastic part is smaller on the nano, while it was the same on the other two. But then you go on to say they are all the same size. All the other info was great, but I couldn't get past that one thing not seeming to be correct.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter My eyes say the left one has less working area. They are lined up and it's noticeably smaller. I guess I'll just be wrong then. Thanks.
Very informative thank you for the extended explanation, would like to learn more on this technology. Also on how to unlock net works for all types of cell phones.
can a sim card that came from a iPhone, can it be placed into a Android phone? and does the SIM card hold data that was in the previous phone, or does it just carry info from your previous data plan for the type of phone you had?
I have a Galaxy S5 Straight Talk phone. It was dropped & after I paid $130 to have a shop place a new screen in it, the phone no longer receives a good data signal. Maybe 30% strength? I have tried many resets/ I believe it's called a APN reset? I took it back to the shop and of course they say they had nothing to do with that! My sister gave me a Galaxy S 7 Straight Talk phone. Her SIM card is still in phone. Her boyfriend bought her a different phone & had her phone number transferred over to the different phone. This phone has a different carrier. I tried to reactivate the Galaxy S7 Straight Talk phone with the Straight Talk SIM card in it since it is a no contract/ pay-as-you-go every month. They trying to tell me that phone cannot work on Straight Talk. I told them it is a Straight Talk phone with a Straight Talk SIM. My sister just stopped using it and had the phone number transferred to a different phone with a different provider. They're telling me I need to buy a new SIM card for that phone. I believe my Galaxy S5 SIM card would work in the Galaxy S7 phone if I cut it down to size. This straight talk people are hard to understand over-the-phone. They're just hard to communicate with. They are from another country. Does any of this sound possible to you? I hope you understand what I'm saying?
When I got my Pixel 6, back in October, it came with a new SIM for 5G. The old SIM, from my Pixel 2, would fit & work but only provide 4G, so that's one other thing to watch out for. My carrier, Rogers, is one of those that provides the 3 sizes in one card and you just push out the one you need. They also warn not to use the left over pieces as an adapter. Also, I was thinking that an eSIM would be useful for those traveling to another country. It would be a lot easier to just scan the QR code than to extract and possibly lose one SIM to replace it with one for the visited country.
@James Knott: Sim card are universal and not specific to 4g and 5g because the sim just verifies the utility. The modem is what determines 4gvs5g however those terms reflect a maximum bandwidth not continuous bandwidth so a utility can say they have 5g when the real time bandwidth is no where near that standard as long as they give you one 5minutes of premium bandwidth. Verizon is the only true flat rate in regards to not having data caps and including unlimited data sharing from a Smartphone on the flat rate.
@@gotsm9959 I did not get 5G until I replaced the SIM. I used the one that came with the phone. Also, what you get depends on what you pay for. A friend of mine, who has a Pixel 6 as I do, is on Koodo, a Telus flanker brand. Telus customers can get 5G, but not Koodo. Resellers also provide more limited service than the carrier they're reselling. So, it's not just dependent on the hardware.
@@James_Knott Yes you get what you pay for but most of those cheap Smart untility are shady because they they don't disclose that the limitations of their untility in advertising and sometimes it's only disclosed in the legal contract and those companies target and groom people they know are least likely to read the contract because most people work on a utmost good faith standard.
Thank you both so much for sharing all your knowledge with us!! I wasn’t sure where to post my question since it involves a different video you made, so I apologize if I posted this in the wrong spot. If I have hot spot and want to use a router to share my connection with other devices, would I put the SIM card from the hotspot to the router or do I need another SIM card for the router? (ie router cradlepoint)
You make excellent and good quality videos. Thank you. Here is a question which is a bit of a challenge perhaps you can offer a good solution. I have a normal SIM card with 5000 minutes calls and 600GB data. But once I insert it in a 4G router, I can't use any of those 5000 minutes to make calls. My service provider doesn't offer a duplicate SIM with the same phone number (T-Mobile has a great solution they call it Digits) but we don't have such a service in my country. Thanks for reading this request and trying to help, but I know the answer is going to be "Sorry, there is no easy solution".
I received a replacement iPhone verizon and it came w/ a new SIM card. I just used my original SIM card and kept the new one. Can I use this in other devices (if so which ones?) at the same time….or do I just save it in case old one breaks / malfunctions? Thanks.
I can see what you mean by SIMs.. I have a VMO service (total wireless) runs in VZW network. I had to trick them into activating my unlocked Post paid VZW Note 8 SM-N950U. It worked for 4 days then I lost data... It appears I was "banned" No one can tell me WHY, a postpaid Note 8 will not even work on VZW's own prepaid service. It's all about the IMEI number. I also understand that.. but same network and basically same phone. I wished i knew why they made my former flagship phone a paperweight. My only reasoning is good old fashioned $$$. Also, now that VZW is retiring CDMA, and everything is going pure 4G LTE, 5G, VoLTE i don't think much matters now with phone brands other than IMEI, or LTE frequency number? I am referring to the phones that have both CDMA/GSM radios.
About the sizes is not completely right. I had an older simcard that had bigger contacts protruding the smaller sizes. I did try to cut it up and it still worked, but you could see some innards exposed on the SIM, which was not ideal. I could luckily transfer my phone number to a new nano SIM, though, notice that some software on your phone doesn't like that and you have to reauthorize those.
I have a cricket plan with 3 phones I’m adding a new iPhone to the plan Would it be possible to take the Sim of one of the original iPhones and place it in a NetGear Modem
Cricket phone plans are restricted to phone devices only. Cricket does offer data only plan options, but routers are prohibited (tablets and hotspots only). More info on Cricket: www.rvmobileinternet.com/gear/cricket-wireless-att-prepaid/
I have a Android Smartphone which had a slot for the Simcard and another for a SD Card My phone got reset so I called tech support and he turned on my WIFI(something I ever did) and it drained $ 100.00 off the phone and its still inactive, I asked if there was a chance to get my number back and was told the number was recycled and might be on another phone but to know for sure I had to buy a new Simcard,I asked for compensation for the time I lost and was offered $ 50.00 but needed a active phone to add it to and needed a new Simcard anyway which costs $ 20.00 and do not know if the new Simcard even has airtime, So here I am looking at a phone I have to spend $ 120.00 dollars and still will not be able to use it, maybe more if I need to buy airtime Is there anything like resetting the Simcard? Please get back to me with any advice you can give me here.
AT&T never sent me a cell phone they sent me the SIM card. Most of these companies will just out now lie about it. If your cell phone doesn't have a SIM card. You do not have any service. It does Mike a difference what kind of phone you use. The biggest Bull shit is when they send you a phone with a battery that you cannot remove. That means you're SIM card goes behind the battery. Where most of them go. That little SIM card is your phone. If you have to buy the phone from them and you can be sure the SIM card has already been installed....before you receive the phone.
How long does a Sim card good for? Took my old one and put it new phone. Now I have a new sim card and how long is it good for. Or does it just automatically expire.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter if I buy a new sim card and don't activate it how long is it good for. I don't know if it makes a difference but it is a straight talk phone.
Thanks for the video info. Would you please tell me if I can swap my sim card from my 6620L jetpack with the prepaid unlimited plan to an upgraded 8800 jetpack without loosing my $65 unlimited plan?
So if my phone service ran out and I never renewed with the company and I noticed that my phone says it is unlocked. How do I go about getting a new Sims card and new number?
can i use the sim on my get more unlimited plan from verizon, iphone xr on a hotspot device? not would it fit but would the hotspot work on the hotspot device? or should i just pay $15 more for the hotspot device plan?
I watch many videos before I buy a product like my reolink 4glte which only works with a sim card . I believe this video is informative . This might become a regular question so if you have knowledge of what Sim card would be most reliable for mobile security cameras I/we would be very thankful for that information.
Thanks for the link and yes I do need data plan. I read where cellular camera users are having a problem with pairing and sim card failure so I figured maybe someone knows of a exterior sim that can pair easily with reolink cellular cameras.
I am interested in moving my nano-sim card to a new phone that would also have AT&T service, but I noticed that the coper metal plates on the sim cards differ in patterns among various smart phones. Does that matter if I use a sim card that has a different pattern of these when I switch to a different maker of the smart phone? Are these layout patterns of coper/gold colored plates proprietary to a particular maker of the smartphone or is the size of the sim card the only thing that matters when you are moving the sim card from one phone to another?
I have a Winegard on the roof of my Motorhome. It had an ATT Sim card in it when I bought the unit. I am trying to get another active Sim card to put into the Winegard now, but nobody has been able to understand what I mean. I tell them about the Winegard but nobody can understand what I am talking about. Shoud I just say I need a Sim card for a "hot" spot? I use about 100 gigs a month on my cell phone. Can I get a 100gig plan to be put on a Sim card, prepaid? Thank you.
11:30 Is this why devices stop working and the carrier say "unknown IMEI?" I can't get the Orbi LRB20 (white router Chris has in the background) to work longer than 30 days.
You'll need to change the imei to a phone's imei. You can enable telnet via web gui and use something like putty to telnet into the device and use the command AT +EGMR=1,7 "New IMEI#" to change the imei. Theoretically it should work but there's no guarantee since I don't own the device.
In the event of the SIM card going bad, how to transfer all the data from one SIM card to a new one, on the same Android phone? This question was *_not_* covered!
IF- you feel your simm card (could be) compromised, should it be replaced-?? Or- just for security purposes, should simm cards be occasionally replaced (anyway)-??? 🤔😊
Will a 3G Micro card cut down to a Nano and work in a 4G phone ? or only same to same G? Great video , learnt a ton about modifying and all about these little cards.. thanks
My fire 7 warned of low storage. First I archived then took the plunge and bought an SD card recommended by amazon. No problem. It came and I installed it. I formatted it as internal storage. No problem. It asked for my choices for data to move. Done. Says it's moving data but nothing is happening. What I do wrong?
Where can you buy sims cards beside the local cell phone company? I want to use one in my 4gLTE router. Whatever vender is the cheapest to use when camping.
Retail & Online stores sell BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) / SIM Starter Kits. Here is a link to more info: www.rvmobileinternet.com/guides/sim-cards/#Obtaining_Activating_SIM_Cards
What about SIM cards for IoT devices like an Arduino or Raspberry Pi? I was having difficulty choosing which one to go with. I eventually went with a Hologram SIM. This first SIM is free and allows some data usage every month. What other carriers are available? Where do I purchase them?
You just skipped over how to get the sim card tray to eject so it will be possible to insert sim card, mentioned it quickly and did it without centering camera on it, or showing close up...I hope you will show a CLOSE UP OF THIS since that's why most people come to the website.
Most people come to 'this website' to learn about mobile internet options for RVs. Not how to eject a SIM card from a specific phone/tablet (which varies by model).
My cellphone (Motorola E5 Play) came with a SIM card already installed. My phone company recently sent me a new SIM card to install in my phone. Will replacing the old card with the new one change anything or erase any data or pictures etc. on my phone? Thank you
I bought a new cell phone Samsung AO2s from Verizon. They did not say anything about SIM card. Recently I was not able to call out except for emergency only because the phone has no SIM card. I went to Verizon. the guy turned off and turned on the phone, without saying anything else. What do I have to do ? Where to buy the SIM card? Thanks
Okay, Im currently doing research for a little project that I want to make. Im an electrical engineer hobbyist, no degrees or anything, I just like to tinker, and Im in the process of making a handheld gaming console on my own. (No I wont be selling it or giving out prints. This is just to see what I can do) Is there a particular board or interface I can find that allows sim cards to be placed into the circuitry? Im trying to make it constantly mobile with android on it as well, and it would be nice to have a multi use device with a sim card that can get access to internet almost anywhere. Its a big project, Ive been working with a ton of devices and im just now getting to the sim card part and thats been throwing me off. Everything I search for just comes up with how sim cards work. Any and all information I can get would be awesome!
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter I appreciate the response and letting me know what you are capable of. There was lots of things that I still learned from this video so keep up the good work!
Hi, so what if I wanted to place an old sim card back into my old phone? (the original one that the sim card came from) does any information get transferred from the card onto the phone and vise versa?
My ATT Galaxy S10+ 5G, came with a new sim card. But the person at the ATT store used the card out of my old S8+. It's the same card that was in my S4, like three phones ago. I remember them trimming it down to fit the S8. Would I be better off using the newest card?
What happen if the phone number is move from to another sim card but the old sim card is not being cut or destroyed? Can anyone use the phone number from old sim card? Is it dangerous?
So, a cell phone has to have a sim card to work ? My last cell , a moto g, worked without a sim. I'm thinking maybe having a sim card gives me more info than I need ? I know absolutely nothing about sim card, obviously. My new phone is a moto also. Do you have to pay a monthly charge separate from your carrier ?
Not really. I am answering from a sim-less phone. I think it is only for voice calls ( which in this day and age not many make) and texts But for text you can substitute quick emails. Notifications will even show up on your phone screen. Plus you can choose the device without regards to the provider as it is a device only deal. No pesky card 💳 to fumble with... no bills to pay
if i order a iphone 14 pro through a CA version of apple instead of USA i see on their website Not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards what exactly does that mean? could i still use tmobile in the usa with a CA unlocked Iphone i need it for dual sim purposes
Question I had bought a new in the box samsung tab a7 lite so when I turned on the device it asked for the sim card to proceed the next step for setting up, wich I open the sim card tray and placed the sim card, what happen when I placed the sim card it loaded the metro pcs purple screen and it remaind on for like 5 min, so I was wondering if the tablet froze, I opened up the sim card tray and check the sim card maybe I miss placed so as soon as I put it back the purple metro pcs was gone? did I made a mistake for opening the sim card while the screen was stuck or it was going to go away on its own
Okay- we are switching from a Galaxy 7 to a 10. When I move the SIM card over it tells me that the card is locked, but does not ask for any pin number. I have power cycled several times. Any suggestions?
What is the best way to upload your contacts from an outdated 3g phone to a new 4g phone? I tried cutting the old sim card and slipping It Into the new nano sim card track, and I got the message sim not provisioned. Thanks for any advice you might have.
Modern phones do not use the SIM card to store your contacts. There are apps out there that can back up your old contacts, or a phone store should be able to help.
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My carrier told me I HAD TO BUY a new smartphone because they were switching to a 5G network. They lied. Turned out, my old phone was fine. All I had to buy was a new sim card for one dollar plus 6 cents tax (provided by my carrier thru Amazon) and I could keep my 4G plan. I spent 1,000 dollars on 3 new phones which were NOT NEEDED. Two failed because they came with the wrong sim cards. No one had said anything about sim cards. Currently we are returning the last of the new cellphones and seeking 100% compensation. I should sue, but I felt it more important to inform other seniors about this scam.
Wrong again. My "carrier" was a reseller, not a carrier at all, piggybacked onto Verizon and they'd just sold their entire customer base to Verizon a year ago! I went thru 4 "new" smart phones before I got one working on 5G. They kept crashing. I thought it was me, but no, they were selling me refurbished equipment as new instead of brand new phones. They f'd up big time with the 3rd phone. It came to me w an active sim card still installed and an active phone number (not mine!). The very first call I received was from a skip tracer chasing down a bail jumper. The second was from an insurance agent looking for a settlement payment and the 3rd, a bank agent.
@@andrewzanas9387 5g is a buzz word for a latency benchmark of a modem not a radio single. The Chinese plan to launch a satellite system to provide premium broadband world wide at competitive cost which will be the end of the smartphone untility empire because the Chinese system would work on any smartphone/tablet or laptop with USB c Ethernet.
@@gotsm9959 5G has eclipsed 4G.
Latency, or time to connect, is better only because 5G fr1 signals are being assigned to local cells. 4G basically uses the same frequencies as 5G fr1 but without incorporating additional localized cell group addresses, so 4G is now history.
5G fr2 systems will be jumping up into the gigabyte frequency ranges, where theoretically we could see the entire world on the same two duplex frequencies, but that won't happen because there will be too many channels for both personal telephony and commercial and government computer data transfer services. Shortly 6G will be coming into standard use with biometric data incorporated into injectable microchip-sets. Big Brother has arrived. Columbia University already has fully functioning prototypes ready to go.
@@andrewzanas9387 As long as my internet doesn't lag then I am okay with big brother.
Tracfone stole 8.76 GB data from me and will not add it to my "current plan". File FCC report.
Great Video. I do not need other videos about SIM. Its like attending free seminar at University. Bravo. Clean language. Short and simple sentences.
This is very useful information as many people are clueless that their devices even take a SIM card, let alone where the SIM card slot is located.
Same might be said for the Store Techs? Currently talking with a local T-Mobile Store about upgrading a couple of 7 year old SIMs (TM9252) for use in 1-3 year old phones (1 LTE and 1 5G). They "work".... But not so much in rural areas with B71/N71 coverage... Which wasn't a thing at the time. T-Mobile claims on its site that a 5G SA phone needs a new SIM (Specifically R15... But maybe R12, TM9264, and TM9263 too can be updated).
All for saving some time, money, and hassle... Will see what happens
Hi Guys - This was exactly the video I needed! I went ahead and got a new 8800L Jetpack to replace our oooold 5510. Per your video, I merely switched the SIM to the new unit and all is working perfectly, plus, I did not lose our pUDP.
I also got the Netgear MIMO antenna. Your review is spot on. Works Great!
As always, thanks for your clear and very understandable explanations. I always learn something from watching your videos.
First of all a big THANK Yoooo - My darn sim was a nanno sim, but I didn't realize HOW nanno that was until I started watching this video & realized there's still more nanno to go & punched out the frame around it further. I tell ya, I'm a petite size lady, but thinking of what big guys & gals with big plump fingers go through with these nanno things, is nerve wrecking!! Stupid nannos can fall, slip out of fingers & GET LOST!! I kept mine in check & FINALLY INSERTED IT INTO MY STUPID "SMART" PHONE - Kinda explains why so many people are stressed out & take to substances to calm down - THIS IS NERVE WRECKING (Thank Goodness I'm a "YOGI MAMMA" - Ommmmmmm Shaaanthi!?) Namaste & Ushta-te!
Oh, hai, Cherie! Didn't expect to find you here! I was just looking up information about SIM cards, and this came up on my recommends after watching another video. But then I was like "hmm, that person looks familiar"... and then "hmm, those vehicles look familiar"... haha, hello again! :D Oh, and then Chris comes on, too! Cool. Hi you two!
And great information, both of you!
That is the most expensive plastic most folks will own, outside of credit cards! :D
In the UK SIMs are usually supplied as micro Sims with pop-out perforations to allow conversion to micro or nano SIMs.
Actually, I think in the UK they are supplied as MINI SIMs to allow conversion to micro or nano - or if we're being really pedantic they are supplied as a credit card sized item like 20 years ago!
This to you guys for educating me a trucker about Verizon mobile WiFi devices. I went to upgrade my device and sales rep asked me ,” how did you know all this about these devises?” I said my new friends on TH-cam!! (U guys) I couldn’t remember the shows name but thx you thx you thx you soooo much. Keep up excellent work god bless 🙏🏽
I am new2 this l--llove chances though
Can somebody send me a picture of how to put the SIM card in
Thanks for the video. Looks like your cat has the good life. 🙂
Thank You!! I sure needed this video!! I was kind of lost on all this!! You Guys are really the Best on all this!! Blessed Travels
Thank you for this information! This was a tremendous help!
If I get a SIM card can someone look into what I searched or downloaded or uninstalled.
First time on this channel, I love your shirt girl!
I love her shirt in every video...or rather what's under her shirt 😳😳
Super informative video, thanks for sharing the knowledge n tips 😍👍
At 2:28, you can see that the non plastic part is smaller on the nano, while it was the same on the other two.
But then you go on to say they are all the same size. All the other info was great, but I couldn't get past that one thing not seeming to be correct.
The electronics are all the same... it's just the plastic that differs between the sizes. These days, almost everything is Nano or eSIM however.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter My eyes say the left one has less working area. They are lined up and it's noticeably smaller. I guess I'll just be wrong then. Thanks.
Very informative thank you for the extended explanation, would like to learn more on this technology. Also on how to unlock net works for all types of cell phones.
can a sim card that came from a iPhone, can it be placed into a Android phone? and does the SIM card hold data that was in the previous phone, or does it just carry info from your previous data plan for the type of phone you had?
You can swap SIM cards if the phones are unlocked and compatible with the carrier. Your plan moves with the SIM.
Ok Chris so for the Pepwave bought from a retailer we need a full toolbox. Anything else?...😁✌️😎
*Very useful information!!!*
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No disrespect to Chris....but Cherie fine as hell!
In love are we.
I love your kitty over there
Thank you.. we loved her so much (we just lost her a week ago).
Thank you! This is a very useful video.
Awesome video. Thank you!
I have a Galaxy S5 Straight Talk phone. It was dropped & after I paid $130 to have a shop place a new screen in it, the phone no longer receives a good data signal. Maybe 30% strength? I have tried many resets/ I believe it's called a APN reset? I took it back to the shop and of course they say they had nothing to do with that!
My sister gave me a Galaxy S 7 Straight Talk phone. Her SIM card is still in phone. Her boyfriend bought her a different phone & had her phone number transferred over to the different phone. This phone has a different carrier. I tried to reactivate the Galaxy S7 Straight Talk phone with the Straight Talk SIM card in it since it is a no contract/ pay-as-you-go every month. They trying to tell me that phone cannot work on Straight Talk. I told them it is a Straight Talk phone with a Straight Talk SIM. My sister just stopped using it and had the phone number transferred to a different phone with a different provider.
They're telling me I need to buy a new SIM card for that phone.
I believe my Galaxy S5 SIM card would work in the Galaxy S7 phone if I cut it down to size.
This straight talk people are hard to understand over-the-phone. They're just hard to communicate with. They are from another country.
Does any of this sound possible to you?
I hope you understand what I'm saying?
Yes, you can adapt the size of SIM cards. Covered in this video & linked guide.
Thanks for the informative video.
I love your kitty co-host.
the multi size sim card with the cutouts for micro, nano e.t.c kinda remind me of Russian Matryoshka dolls!
so helpful thank u so much.
How to make a Sims Card larger
Great video!!
When I got my Pixel 6, back in October, it came with a new SIM for 5G. The old SIM, from my Pixel 2, would fit & work but only provide 4G, so that's one other thing to watch out for. My carrier, Rogers, is one of those that provides the 3 sizes in one card and you just push out the one you need. They also warn not to use the left over pieces as an adapter.
Also, I was thinking that an eSIM would be useful for those traveling to another country. It would be a lot easier to just scan the QR code than to extract and possibly lose one SIM to replace it with one for the visited country.
@James Knott: Sim card are universal and not specific to 4g and 5g because the sim just verifies the utility. The modem is what determines 4gvs5g however those terms reflect a maximum bandwidth not continuous bandwidth so a utility can say they have 5g when the real time bandwidth is no where near that standard as long as they give you one 5minutes of premium bandwidth. Verizon is the only true flat rate in regards to not having data caps and including unlimited data sharing from a Smartphone on the flat rate.
@@gotsm9959 I did not get 5G until I replaced the SIM. I used the one that came with the phone. Also, what you get depends on what you pay for. A friend of mine, who has a Pixel 6 as I do, is on Koodo, a Telus flanker brand. Telus customers can get 5G, but not Koodo. Resellers also provide more limited service than the carrier they're reselling. So, it's not just dependent on the hardware.
@@James_Knott Yes you get what you pay for but most of those cheap Smart untility are shady because they they don't disclose that the limitations of their untility in advertising and sometimes it's only disclosed in the legal contract and those companies target and groom people they know are least likely to read the contract because most people work on a utmost good faith standard.
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Very helpful. Thank You!
SUUUPER helpful thanks!
Thank you both so much for sharing all your knowledge with us!! I wasn’t sure where to post my question since it involves a different video you made, so I apologize if I posted this in the wrong spot. If I have hot spot and want to use a router to share my connection with other devices, would I put the SIM card from the hotspot to the router or do I need another SIM card for the router? (ie router cradlepoint)
You'd put it in the SIM slot of the modem you want to use to access your plan.
Just so I understand, the router becomes the new hotspot and no further designated hotspot is required?
If you have a cellular enabled router, it does not need a hotspot to work.
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You make excellent and good quality videos. Thank you. Here is a question which is a bit of a challenge perhaps you can offer a good solution. I have a normal SIM card with 5000 minutes calls and 600GB data. But once I insert it in a 4G router, I can't use any of those 5000 minutes to make calls. My service provider doesn't offer a duplicate SIM with the same phone number (T-Mobile has a great solution they call it Digits) but we don't have such a service in my country. Thanks for reading this request and trying to help, but I know the answer is going to be "Sorry, there is no easy solution".
Routers don't support making phone calls, only phones do.
One needs sensitive fingers to insert these small sim cards
Any easy way to tell CORRECT orientation
Check out our brand new video going over how to insert SIM cards into various devices:th-cam.com/video/QPDRBMX45Kg/w-d-xo.html
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Great Video. Thanks..
SO HELPFUL
I received a replacement iPhone verizon and it came w/ a new SIM card. I just used my original SIM card and kept the new one.
Can I use this in other devices (if so which ones?) at the same time….or do I just save it in case old one breaks / malfunctions? Thanks.
Doesn't hurt to have a spare around if you need it.
Thank you!
What if your plan has a digital SIM card but your device Actually still has a sim card slot is there a way to use that slot to insert More memory?
No, SIM card slots can only be used for SIM cards.
I can see what you mean by SIMs.. I have a VMO service (total wireless) runs in VZW network. I had to trick them into activating my unlocked Post paid VZW Note 8 SM-N950U. It worked for 4 days then I lost data... It appears I was "banned" No one can tell me WHY, a postpaid Note 8 will not even work on VZW's own prepaid service. It's all about the IMEI number. I also understand that.. but same network and basically same phone. I wished i knew why they made my former flagship phone a paperweight. My only reasoning is good old fashioned $$$.
Also, now that VZW is retiring CDMA, and everything is going pure 4G LTE, 5G, VoLTE i don't think much matters now with phone brands other than IMEI, or LTE frequency number? I am referring to the phones that have both CDMA/GSM radios.
About the sizes is not completely right. I had an older simcard that had bigger contacts protruding the smaller sizes. I did try to cut it up and it still worked, but you could see some innards exposed on the SIM, which was not ideal. I could luckily transfer my phone number to a new nano SIM, though, notice that some software on your phone doesn't like that and you have to reauthorize those.
I have a cricket plan with 3 phones
I’m adding a new iPhone to the plan
Would it be possible to take the Sim of one of the original iPhones and place it in a NetGear Modem
Cricket phone plans are restricted to phone devices only. Cricket does offer data only plan options, but routers are prohibited (tablets and hotspots only). More info on Cricket: www.rvmobileinternet.com/gear/cricket-wireless-att-prepaid/
Very very good! Thank you.
I have a Android Smartphone which had a slot for the Simcard and another for a SD Card My phone got reset so I called tech support and he turned on my WIFI(something I ever did) and it drained $ 100.00 off the phone and its still inactive, I asked if there was a chance to get my number back and was told the number was recycled and might be on another phone but to know for sure I had to buy a new Simcard,I asked for compensation for the time I lost and was offered $ 50.00 but needed a active phone to add it to and needed a new Simcard anyway which costs $ 20.00 and do not know if the new Simcard even has airtime, So here I am looking at a phone I have to spend $ 120.00 dollars and still will not be able to use it, maybe more if I need to buy airtime Is there anything like resetting the Simcard? Please get back to me with any advice you can give me here.
That makes absolutely no sense.
AT&T never sent me a cell phone they sent me the SIM card. Most of these companies will just out now lie about it. If your cell phone doesn't have a SIM card. You do not have any service. It does Mike a difference what kind of phone you use. The biggest Bull shit is when they send you a phone with a battery that you cannot remove. That means you're SIM card goes behind the battery. Where most of them go. That little SIM card is your phone. If you have to buy the phone from them and you can be sure the SIM card has already been installed....before you receive the phone.
How long does a Sim card good for? Took my old one and put it new phone. Now I have a new sim card and how long is it good for. Or does it just automatically expire.
Physically, they can last for many years. But functionally, depends on your plan with your carrier and if you renew it.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter if I buy a new sim card and don't activate it how long is it good for. I don't know if it makes a difference but it is a straight talk phone.
You'll want to inquire with the provider.
Thanks for the video info. Would you please tell me if I can swap my sim card from my 6620L jetpack with the prepaid unlimited plan to an upgraded 8800 jetpack without loosing my $65 unlimited plan?
You can move the SIM - www.rvmobileinternet.com/pudp
Thank you
So if my phone service ran out and I never renewed with the company and I noticed that my phone says it is unlocked. How do I go
about getting a new Sims card and new number?
Just choose which carrier and plan you want, and contact the carrier to get setup.
can i use the sim on my get more unlimited plan from verizon, iphone xr on a hotspot device? not would it fit but would the hotspot work on the hotspot device? or should i just pay $15 more for the hotspot device plan?
No, you need a data only plan for use in a hotspot device.
I watch many videos before I buy a product like my reolink 4glte which only works with a sim card . I believe this video is informative . This might become a regular question so if you have knowledge of what Sim card would be most reliable for mobile security cameras I/we would be very thankful for that information.
I think you mean data plan, not SIM card - so here's our guide to selecting plans: www.rvmobileinternet.com/planpicks with our top picks.
Thanks for the link and yes I do need data plan. I read where cellular camera users are having a problem with pairing and sim card failure so I figured maybe someone knows of a exterior sim that can pair easily with reolink cellular cameras.
I don't know which way to put the SIM card in do the all-clear white part or the brown silverlight metallic Park
I am interested in moving my nano-sim card to a new phone that would also have AT&T service, but I noticed that the coper metal plates on the sim cards differ in patterns among various smart phones. Does that matter if I use a sim card that has a different pattern of these when I switch to a different maker of the smart phone? Are these layout patterns of coper/gold colored plates proprietary to a particular maker of the smartphone or is the size of the sim card the only thing that matters when you are moving the sim card from one phone to another?
All SIM cards of the right size should work with all cellular devices.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Thank you so very much for answering my question. I really appreciate it greatly!
I've been researching this and almost no carriers allow you to put a phone sim card into a mobile hotspot. Feel free to correct me.
Having same problem. I bought a Nighthawk netgear MI, but can't get a SIM CARD! 🤬
so what happens if i have a sim card but no active plane on that sim card will the phone work with my home network the WI FI
Wi-Fi will still work for serving, but you'll have no phone number with the SIM. If you need to place calls, you need a VOIP service/app.
Hi, Can you insert the sim into an iPad, and print something off that you want,.?
A SIM card is for getting cellular data access... it has nothing to do with printing.
I need a SIM card. Does it matter which one or something? Where can I buy it online and which is the best if you know for my iPhone XR?
Here's our guide to the current best data plans: www.rvmobileinternet.com/planpicks
I have a Winegard on the roof of my Motorhome. It had an ATT Sim card in it when I bought the unit. I am trying to get another active Sim card to put into the Winegard now, but nobody has been able to understand what I mean. I tell them about the Winegard but nobody can understand what I am talking about. Shoud I just say I need a Sim card for a "hot" spot? I use about 100 gigs a month on my cell phone. Can I get a 100gig plan to be put on a Sim card, prepaid? Thank you.
Here's our current top pick plans: www.rvmobileinternet.com/planpicks - use the 'Routers' filter to find plans compatible with your Winegard.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Thank you for the quick response.😊
11:30 Is this why devices stop working and the carrier say "unknown IMEI?" I can't get the Orbi LRB20 (white router Chris has in the background) to work longer than 30 days.
You'll need to change the imei to a phone's imei. You can enable telnet via web gui and use something like putty to telnet into the device and use the command AT +EGMR=1,7 "New IMEI#" to change the imei. Theoretically it should work but there's no guarantee since I don't own the device.
Look at LTE Hacks forum there's a mega thread for Lbr 20. For the command just search Quectel modem change imei.
In the event of the SIM card going bad, how to transfer all the data from one SIM card to a new one, on the same Android phone? This question was *_not_* covered!
Just call your carrier to have the planned moved to a new SIM card.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Simple as that? Thanks.
IF- you feel your simm card (could be) compromised, should it be replaced-?? Or- just for security purposes, should simm cards be occasionally replaced (anyway)-??? 🤔😊
There's non reason to replace your SIM card unless it is damaged or lost or you need a different size.
Multi sim has been a thing for ages
Will a 3G Micro card cut down to a Nano and work in a 4G phone ? or only same to same G? Great video , learnt a ton about modifying and all about these little cards.. thanks
You would need to contact your carrier for if you need a SIM card.
My fire 7 warned of low storage. First I archived then took the plunge and bought an SD card recommended by amazon. No problem. It came and I installed it. I formatted it as internal storage. No problem. It asked for my choices for data to move. Done. Says it's moving data but nothing is happening. What I do wrong?
SD cards and SIM cards are not the same. You should contact your customer support for your device.
Can I get a SIM card for the UK, then put it in my US Verizon phone when I am in the UK?
If your phone supports global bands, yes.
Do need to update new sim card?
Depends on the scenario.
Where can you buy sims cards beside the local cell phone company? I want to use one in my 4gLTE router. Whatever vender is the cheapest to use when camping.
Retail & Online stores sell BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) / SIM Starter Kits.
Here is a link to more info: www.rvmobileinternet.com/guides/sim-cards/#Obtaining_Activating_SIM_Cards
What about SIM cards for IoT devices like an Arduino or Raspberry Pi? I was having difficulty choosing which one to go with. I eventually went with a Hologram SIM. This first SIM is free and allows some data usage every month. What other carriers are available? Where do I purchase them?
Here's our guide to our top pick data plans: www.rvmobileinternet.com/planpicks
You just skipped over how to get the sim card tray to eject so it will be possible to insert sim card, mentioned it quickly and did it without centering camera on it, or showing close up...I hope you will show a CLOSE UP OF THIS since that's why most people come to the website.
Most people come to 'this website' to learn about mobile internet options for RVs. Not how to eject a SIM card from a specific phone/tablet (which varies by model).
are sim cards the same type but different networkings?
SIM cards are a common standard but are network-specific.
SIM Service Provider Unlock PIN- you still have 10 times to unlock the device
My cellphone (Motorola E5 Play) came with a SIM card already installed. My phone company recently sent me a new SIM card to install in my phone. Will replacing the old card with the new one change anything or erase any data or pictures etc. on my phone?
Thank you
The SIM does not hold any of your data - so you should be fine.
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Thank you so much for you quick reply. Wow! Less than 5 minutes! I'm definitely going to subscribe to your channel! 👍💖
I bought a new cell phone Samsung AO2s from Verizon. They did not say anything about SIM card. Recently I was not able to call out except for emergency only because the phone has no SIM card. I went to Verizon. the guy turned off and turned on the phone, without saying anything else. What do I have to do ? Where to buy the SIM card? Thanks
You will need to contact Verizon for a SIM card. Contact Verizon's customer support number if you don't feel like the local store can help.
Which ones last the longest?
All SIM cards can have very long lifetimes.
Hi I have a problem I need to order a sim card tray for Samsung Galaxy A14 do you know where I can order one
Probably best to contact Samsung.
Okay, Im currently doing research for a little project that I want to make. Im an electrical engineer hobbyist, no degrees or anything, I just like to tinker, and Im in the process of making a handheld gaming console on my own. (No I wont be selling it or giving out prints. This is just to see what I can do) Is there a particular board or interface I can find that allows sim cards to be placed into the circuitry? Im trying to make it constantly mobile with android on it as well, and it would be nice to have a multi use device with a sim card that can get access to internet almost anywhere.
Its a big project, Ive been working with a ton of devices and im just now getting to the sim card part and thats been throwing me off. Everything I search for just comes up with how sim cards work. Any and all information I can get would be awesome!
That's outside our scope of coverage.. we're focused on consumer use.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter I appreciate the response and letting me know what you are capable of. There was lots of things that I still learned from this video so keep up the good work!
Hi, so what if I wanted to place an old sim card back into my old phone? (the original one that the sim card came from) does any information get transferred from the card onto the phone and vise versa?
The SIM card is tied to your plan.
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Okay, thank you for the reply!
do i need one of these for my phone ?
Only if you want it to have cellular service.
My ATT Galaxy S10+ 5G, came with a new sim card. But the person at the ATT store used the card out of my old S8+. It's the same card that was in my S4, like three phones ago. I remember them trimming it down to fit the S8. Would I be better off using the newest card?
Probably not
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Thanks
can you use a phone activate sim and put it in a hotspot and use the phone data plane for the hotspot?
Most carriers block this... or it would use the hotspot data cap, not the phone data.
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Make it so SIMple to understand 😁
What happen if the phone number is move from to another sim card but the old sim card is not being cut or destroyed? Can anyone use the phone number from old sim card? Is it dangerous?
Once the phone # is moved to a new SIM, the old one is inactive.
@MobileInternetResourceCenter oke thank you for your answer
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How to install a SIM card in an iPad
does verizon authorize taking the sim from your phone into a cellular router?
No, they do not And if it works, the router would be using the hotspot cap of the plan.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter that's too bad. thanks!
Can a service provider put there own number onto a sim card?
Not sure I understand your question? Every service provider programs their own SIM cards.
I moved my s6 sim card to s10e for att. I bought the s10e unlocked off ebay. I can't make phone calls and texts nor recieve them. What should I do
You should contact the vendor for more assistance, or stop in an AT&T store.
So, a cell phone has to have a sim card to work ? My last cell , a moto g, worked without a sim. I'm thinking maybe having a sim card gives me more info than I need ? I know absolutely nothing about sim card, obviously. My new phone is a moto also. Do you have to pay a monthly charge separate from your carrier ?
A SIM is required to get cellular service on a cellular device.
Not really. I am answering from a sim-less phone. I think it is only for voice calls ( which in this day and age not many make) and texts
But for text you can substitute quick emails. Notifications will even show up on your phone screen. Plus you can choose the device without regards to the provider as it is a device only deal. No pesky card 💳 to fumble with... no bills to pay
Thanks...
Hello - what is the liability for selling a SIM card not in use by your phone account anymore?
No carrier allows reselling of their plans without specific MVNO agreements.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Thx but what about the significance of the numbers on the SIM that was sold and one's security?
if i order a iphone 14 pro through a CA version of apple instead of USA i see on their website Not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards what exactly does that mean? could i still use tmobile in the usa with a CA unlocked Iphone i need it for dual sim purposes
Current iPhones use Nano SIMs, not micro.
Question I had bought a new in the box samsung tab a7 lite so when I turned on the device it asked for the sim card to proceed the next step for setting up, wich I open the sim card tray and placed the sim card, what happen when I placed the sim card it loaded the metro pcs purple screen and it remaind on for like 5 min, so I was wondering if the tablet froze, I opened up the sim card tray and check the sim card maybe I miss placed so as soon as I put it back the purple metro pcs was gone? did I made a mistake for opening the sim card while the screen was stuck or it was going to go away on its own
That's probably a question best asked of Metro... perhaps you didn't have adequate T-Mobile signal for the data plan to activate?
Okay- we are switching from a Galaxy 7 to a 10. When I move the SIM card over it tells me that the card is locked, but does not ask for any pin number. I have power cycled several times. Any suggestions?
Probably best to contact your carrier for support.
What is the best way to upload your contacts from an outdated 3g phone to a new 4g phone? I tried cutting the old sim card and slipping It Into the new nano sim card track, and I got the message sim not provisioned. Thanks for any advice you might have.
Modern phones do not use the SIM card to store your contacts. There are apps out there that can back up your old contacts, or a phone store should be able to help.