Every refugee has a different story to tell, yet one tiny artifact connects them all. A SIM card measures less than an inch, but it can hold an entire world. In the U.S., SIM cards are slowly being ...

Today’s Android phones are significantly more advanced than they were just a few years ago, but one thing hasn’t changed: the need for a SIM card. Every phone needs a physical or eSIM card to make ...

Have you ever wondered exactly how a SIM card works? We’ll help you understand why your phone needs one and what they do to keep you connected. Image: TalkAndroid Editorial Note: Talk Android may ...

Every month, you pay a bill for cell phone service. Somehow, that access needs to make it to your device. The SIM card, or “subscriber identity module,” connects your phone with your phone bill. While ...

SIM: If your smartphone has a SIM card that's years old and you've never felt the need to replace it, it's time to be cautious. Telecom companies periodically upgrade their network systems. New SIM ...

Once you’ve activated your iPhone with your carrier, it should continue to work on the cellular network without any problems as long as you’re within range of a tower. Nevertheless, the vagaries of ...

If you've ever called your carrier's customer service to activate a prepaid SIM card or troubleshoot a malfunctioning Android SIM card or iPhone SIM, then you've likely needed your ICCID number. The ...

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...

Some owners of Apple's new iPhone 4S have been hit with SIM card error messages, even if they are connected to a CDMA carrier that does not use SIM cards. One reader ...

Holidaymakers have been warned that criminals have been using SIM card registration to steal passport details from travellers. In many popular tourist destinations, a passport or national ID card is ...