First iPhone - sim question

[thekills]

I preordered my phone from AT&T (new customer); will I receive the phone with a SIM card & new number, or do I need to pick up the card separately at the store?

 

[Drewsky87]

The phone will have a SIM card in it when you receive it and, don't quote me on this, but I think when you connect it to iTunes for the first time to activate it you will go through the process of setting up your AT&T account (if you're a new customer) which includes selecting a plan and getting your number (or porting an existing number). I believe that's how it was with the first iPhones as well. Can anyone else verify this?

 

[thekills]

Sounds reasonable. However, I'm surprised the SIM card already comes in the phone, rather than in a little box/package like it did for my ancient brick phone.

Thanks for relieving my fear of having to go to the AT&T store.

 

[Switz213]

I'm sure this is the same thing, but my iPhone was stolen about a week ago so I am getting a 3G S⃣ . They can just put my number in directly, right? I won't need to pay extra for a new sim card or anything?

Just making sure. Can never be too careful.

Thanks,
Switz

 

[Drewsky87]

Sounds reasonable. However, I'm surprised the SIM card already comes in the phone, rather than in a little box/package like it did for my ancient brick phone.

Thanks for relieving my fear of having to go to the AT&T store.

All iPhones have always came with a SIM card in them as far as I'm aware of.