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How can I get my SIM card to work in a new iPhone that has a different carrier?

How can I get my SIM card to work in a new phone that haves a different carrier ?


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iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Mar 11, 2022 4:07 PM

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Posted on Mar 11, 2022 4:11 PM

If it was a much longer message that also told you this was not a hardware error then your new iPhone is locked to a particular carrier. You can find out who in Settings > General > About. You will either have to switch to that carrier or see if you qualify to unlock it.

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How can I get my SIM card to work in a new iPhone that has a different carrier?

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