Why did my unlocked iPhone come with a SIM card?

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Why did my unlocked iPhone come with a SIM card?

If you buy an unlocked iPhone directly from Apple, it does not include a SIM card. But that’s OK. When you sign up for service with a phone company, you’ll get a SIM card from that company.

Can I put my AT SIM card in an unlocked iPhone?

All unlocked phones work on carriers that use GSM networks. Popular U.S. carriers that use GSM networks include AT, T-Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS, Simple Mobile and Tracfone. You will need to use a SIM card from a GSM provider to get service for your unlocked phone.

Why did my phone come with a SIM card?

Just like many others have stated, your phone will come with a SIM card if you selected a specific carrier. If you ordered the unlocked version through Apple, you will not have a SIM card. Your device is not second hand.

Does unlocked iPhone need SIM card?

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Being unlocked just means it can use a sim card from any carrier. It does not in any way mean that it does not need a sim card. You need a sim card to activate the iPhone. A sim card is what provides the carrier settings and cellular phone number so you can make calls and send messages.

Do unlocked phones come with a SIM card?

Unlocked phones usually come with no SIM card and no prerequisite to sign up with a service for any particular carrier. As the name suggests, unlocked phones are not bound to any particular carrier, so you can feel free to bounce from one carrier to another as you see fit.

Do all iPhones come with SIM cards?

All new iPhones come with a SIM card. All new iPhones come with a SIM card. Whether it comes with the SIM or not would depend on whether you specified AT as your carrier when you ordered it, or purchased an unlocked phone. If you specify the carrier, the SIM will be included.

Can I put my old SIM card in my new unlocked phone?

Originally Answered: Can I put the SIM card from my old phone (paid off contract) into a new unlocked phone without any problems? Yes. An unlocked phone means it is not limited by carrier; and if it takes SIM cards then it should be an easy process, as long as it is the same size (nano-, micro-, or regular sized-SIM).

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Will AT activate an unlocked phone?

BYOD means you bring your own unlocked, compatible device to AT. Even if you didn’t buy your device from AT, you can activate your phone on a new AT plan. Transfer an eligible, unlocked phone you own and love to a new AT plan. Or, you can switch a newly-purchased phone from your current provider to AT.

Does iPhone 6 have a SIM card?

The SIM tray is located on the right side of the device. To insert a SIM card, insert a SIM tool into the small hole to eject the SIM tray.

Do iPhones come with SIM cards in them?

Yes, your iPhone comes with a SIM card. However, there are times you might want to buy an extra SIM card, perhaps to ditch your existing carrier or when traveling.

How do you activate an unlocked iPhone?

How to activate your iPhone

  1. Insert the SIM card you want to use into the tray and push it back into the phone.
  2. Turn on your iPhone by holding down the Power button until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen.
  3. Begin the setup process by following the on-screen instructions.

How do I lock my SIM card on my iPhone?

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How to Lock yourself out of your SIM Card 1 Launch Settings on your iPhone. 2 Tap Cellular.Source: iMore 3 Select SIM PIN. 4 Tap the toggle to turn SIM PIN to OFF.Source: iMore 5 If you fail the three attempts, your iPhone will ask for a PUK Code, which you can only obtain by calling your carrier. See More….

Why does my phone lock when I turn it on AT?

If Apple servers are allowing it to lock, that’s an Apple problem. It seems to be inconsistent, so not all phones are locked once used on ATT. Retailers like Best Buy sell a universal model, so it makes sense it would lock as soon as it’s used on a carrier.

Why is my phone locked to the first carrier?

Apple has a new setup that causes a phone to be locked to the first carrier the phone is activated on. Since it was used on Verizon first, it should have stayed unlocked but clearly something went wrong. It is possible the same thing would have happened had you put in T-Mobile or sprint SIM card.

What size SIM card does AT use?

Nearly all devices are using nano SIM. AT is still sending out a 3 in one, which will fit any size sim slot. Non branded phones must be on the whitelist.