iPhone 11 SIM question

[drewaz]

When I bought my Xr I inserted the ATT SIM from my 2 year old SE .... it worked perfectly and ATT didn't charge an activation fee. The SIM is about 3 years old now.

While shopping for a 11pro I mentioned this to the salesperson and was told that using an older SIM wasn't a good idea because some of the phone features might not work.

Is this correct?

 

[JPack]

Yes, features like VoLTE are controlled by the SIM card.

But a two year old SIM isn't that old.

 

[drewaz]

the SIM is about 3 years old now .... it's no big deal but I'd like not to pay ATT an activation fee and I think the only way is to recycle the SIM

thanks

 

[zorinlynx]

the SIM is about 3 years old now .... it's no big deal but I'd like not to pay ATT an activation fee and I think the only way is to recycle the SIM

thanks

If AT&T and/or your new phone adds new features that the SIM card doesn't support, you'll (repeatedly) receive a text message from AT&T notifying you of this fact and telling you to go to an AT&T store to get a new SIM card free of charge.

This happened to me when I upgraded to my iPhone 6 and needed a new SIM card to be able to use VoLTE and WiFi calling. So don't worry about it; they're sure to let you know if you're missing out.

(and yes I still have this screenshot of it from 2014; I save freaking everything)

 

[drewaz]

If AT&T or your phone adds new features that the SIM card doesn't support, you'll (repeatedly) receive a text message from AT&T notifying you of this fact and telling you to go to an AT&T store to get a new SIM card free of charge.

This happened to me when I upgraded to my iPhone 6 and needed a new SIM card to be able to use VoLTE and WiFi calling. So don't worry about it; they're sure to let you know if you're missing out.

(and yes I still have this screenshot of it from 2014; I save freaking everything)

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EXCELLENT. Thanks

 

[VineRider]

From AT&T

SIM card compatibility
AT&T HD Voice requires a SIM card that is UICC-G or higher SIM card installed in your smartphone to enjoy the rich calling experience of AT&T HD voice. Want to make surefind out if your SIM cCard is HD Voice compatible? In the SIM card number, look for the digits 27 or higher in the 9th and 10th positions.

https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/wireless/KM1046244

 

[drewaz]

From AT&T

SIM card compatibility
AT&T HD Voice requires a SIM card that is UICC-G or higher SIM card installed in your smartphone to enjoy the rich calling experience of AT&T HD voice. Want to make surefind out if your SIM cCard is HD Voice compatible? In the SIM card number, look for the digits 27 or higher in the 9th and 10th positions.

https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/wireless/KM1046244

thanks .... that's very helpful