How does T-Mobile cut a SIM card?
T-Mobile USED to have SIM card “cutters” that would have a sort of “template” for how big the size of the specific SIM card size that you’re “downsizing” to (I used the word “size” there a crap ton of times, so wish me luck in compensating for it in the following sentence), and then putting your SIM card in their cutter, and bop! SIM card ready. Please notice the word “used”. It makes a whole world of difference. :)Now, that’s the answer to the OP’s question. I want to address something that some people in here have answered with, which is that, no one needs a SIM card cut anymore, because you can just use a 3-in-1 set, and bla-bla-bla. May I just mention, that when some people bought their SIM cards, even at T-Mobile, the 3-in-1 set didn’t “pop out” with adapters for you to use. Additionally, if you wanna say that, “that’s because your SIM is too old!”, I’ll say, I don’t care! My SIM card still works, and telling me to spend $20 on a new SIM card starter kit is like telling me to buy a 6-inch sandwich because I accidentally bought a 9-inch sandwich, instead of just taking the darn 3-inches off the 9 incher. I know, that’s not exactly comparable, but it at least draws the image in your head that that’s what we’re dealing with here. I understand the liability factor of it, and that if you mess up a SIM card, that now, T-Mobile would be at fault, but my point still remains, that I don’t want to spend $20 on a new SIM starter kit if my existing SIM still works. That’s just a waste, at that point.I am disappointed with T-Mobile’s move, but I really can’t do anything to change it. I just feel like addressing what other people have said in their answers in this question.
Is it possible to use a working iPad SIM card in an iPhone to utilize the data only plan?
According to this thread (AT&T iPad Sim card in iPhone) on the MacRumors form, it is.One of the things that they do note is that just having a "data-only" SIM in a device doesn't completely disable the features that an iPhone has. If you make a call, you will be charged for it. Same goes for texting. You can send and receive text messages, but since there is no plan, you will be charged if you send or receive them. The thread mentions a rate of 75¢ per minute for calls. However, I've not been able to independently verify this.
Does a SIMS card hold all the photos and texts, even deleted ones?
Short answer:Photos are not stored on SIM cards.Messages could be, but are usually not.Deleted items could possibly be recovered, but it’s not a 100% certainty.Longer answer:A SIM card only has 128 KB of memory. That’s not enough to hold many pictures. A SIM card can store test messages and contacts, however that was more prevalent with older phones (as in before smart phones).Usually, in smart phones, texts and contacts are being stored in the device’s memory. The photos would also be stored in the device’s memory or on a separate SD card. But, again, the default setting in most smart phones is to store this data in the phone’s memory.Also, it is possible that any or all of these things are being synced/backed up with online services. It’s also possible your phone company has copies on their servers. And, with the right software, it’s possible deleted files could be recovered from the phone’s memory or SIM card (though it isn’t a guarantee)
Do T mobile phones and phones 'powered by T mobile' (that you get at Wal Mart) have the same size SIM cards?
The SIM cards you get from T-mobile currently are resizable from full size (I believe) to Nano. If not, at most mini SIM to nano.I have two phones (Alcatel) that I bought at Walmart that says "Powered By T-mobile in blue boxes. They definitely work with the T-mobile SIM Cards... they even have the T-mobile boot animation when you power the devices on.One device though (Alcatel Pop Astro) had a weird no-data error until I had to change the device type under My T-mobile account, but it was in couple minutes after the change.
How do I unlock my iPhone without a SIM card?
You don't need an active SIM card to activate an iPhone; any SIM card that matches the carrier that an iPhone is locked to will work, or if the iPhone is unlocked, any SIM card should do. You will need to activate the iPhone via a USB connection to iTunes in this case which will processes the activation via your computer over the Internet, and in this case neither iTunes nor iOS cares about whether the SIM card is active.So, knowing this, if you can find an old SIM card laying around, or borrow somebody else's old SIM card, try sticking it in your iPhone and going through the activation process. It will either work or it won't (usually if the iPhone is locked and the SIM doesn't match), but you won't damage your iPhone or hurt anything by trying.Even if you find an old full-sized SIM card, you can cut it down to micro-SIM size to insert into your iPhone. If it's a dead SIM card anyway, you've got nothing to lose by trying this either, and instructions and templates for doing this can be easily found online.If you really can't get your hands on any SIM card whatsoever, your only other option is to resort to jailbreaking tools that will effectively bypass the activation process, colloquially known as "hactivating" an iPhone. A wide variety of information and tutorials for doing this can be found online, particularly if you search for "hactivate iPhone" so there's not much point in going into them in detail here.
I just put my old SIM card in my new iPhone and it works fine, but AT&T is telling me that I need to use the new one that came with the new iPhone, why?
I believe that your IPhone 5 works well on 3 G networks and your new IPhone 6 works best on 4 G networks.So the old SIM card may work fine in the new phone but is unable to communicate or detect WiFi or to activate Bluetooth .Do you use these functions or services? WiFi is very useful to you when you need to access the internet. Some places provide free access to the internet, mainly in Malls, or food and beverage providers.The new SIM card that came with the new phone, has been configured, such that you will be able to utilize the full functions of your phone. Your phone number is attached to your new phone through the New SIM card. You can Google IPhone 6 for details of the phone.So, do worry about charges or the government spying on you, unless you are a Person of Interest, being seek by the CIA, FBI, NSA or the Homeland Security.Phone charges were agreed by yourself when you sign up or when you bought the IPhone 6.That being said, charges incurred by your usage of your IPhone for downloading of data or making Long Distance calls are chargeable by the Service provider or phone companies.Hope the above explanation has been useful to you.
What happens if you swap sim cards?
The answer by James M. Hill is quite thorough. So, only a few things added here.Think of each SIM as a separate account (whether on the same or different carriers) for use on the cellular network.After you remove one SIM (typically requires a power-off or battery removal), the phone stops using the network of the carrier who provided that SIM.Insert the next SIM followed by a power-up, and the phone registers on the network of the carrier who provided that SIM and receives service, assuming that the SIM is properly activated, of course.Essentially that simple, although there are some nuances.
What is the purpose of a SIM card? What information does it hold? I was told it contained internet history, contacts, etc. Is this correct?
SIM - Subscriber identification module is basically a Chip which contains Some information to handshake Mobile Device with Telecom OperatorSIM Doesn’t Not hold your Call Log information, Internet Browsing History, Call Duration.What information is STORED in SIM(SIM) is an integrated circuit chip that is intended to securely store the1. International mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) number. This Changes you do MNP2. Mobile number (MS-ISDN). Remains same if you Do MNP3. Authentication key, which are used to identify and authenticate subscribers4. It is also possible to store contacts on many SIM cards. such as contact list data and SMS messages. Most SIM cards have a capacity between 32 to 256 KB.5. SIM cards are always used on GSM phones(2G/3G) and 4G (USIM)6. SIM also contains Temporary information related to the local network ( in in the form of LAI), a list of the services the user has access to, and two passwords: a personal identification number (PIN) for ordinary use, and a personal unblocking code (PUK) for PIN unlocking.7. SIM card also conatains SMSC Center informations which burnt by Telecom Operator before it is Handed over to you.LAI : When the Subscriber Changes locations, it stores the new LAI to the SIM and sends it back to the operator network with its new location. If the device is power cycled, it will take data off the SIM, and search for the prior LAI.Type of SIMSIM cards have been made smaller over the years; functionality is independent of format.Full-size SIM were followed by mini-SIMmicro-SIM,nano-SIM.SIM cards are also made to be embedded in devices.SIMs for Machine2 Machine applications are available in a surface mount SON-8 package which may be soldered directly onto a circuit board. In future you Devices will be contacting each other due this e.gYour Refrigerator will Inform Shopping Mall That Vegetable are required in refrigeratorPlants will information Water Resovior that it needs water supplyYour home Solor plant will inform city Electrical board that you have surplus electricity to sell /charity.SIM Chip Information