iPhone 11 Pro Getting ready for new phones arrival questions

[Dogbone65]

In anticipation of new phones coming from Verizon tomorrow I had a few questions.
Is it good idea to switch my current SIM card to new phone or is this not necessary?
Do I need to updated to new IOS then do back up since the new phones will new IOS?

Thanks

 

[penajmz]

What iOS are you currently on?
No need to switch SIMs, you’ll get the activation fee regardless since you order with Verizon.

 

[Dogbone65]

I'm on the current 12.4 I think. Thanks on sim didn't know if it made the activation process easier putting my old sim in, yea they get the activation fee no matter what. LOL

 

[penajmz]

I'm on the current 12.4 I think. Thanks on sim didn't know if it made the activation process easier putting my old sim in, yea they get the activation fee no matter what. LOL

I think the only way you won’t be able to restore backup is if the backup is made on a higher iOS version, 13.1 for example because the new iPhone will probably come with iOS 13. I would update anyway but you should be able to restore regardless.