On my iPhone 12 Pro confirmation e-mail, it said ". We recommend using a new SIM to get the most up-to-date features." Does anyone know what up-to-date features they're referring to?
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iPhone 12 Pro "We recommend using a new SIM to get the most up-to-date features"
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It also says "or insert an activated sim", so no worries, unless you have Sprint. I have AT&T, their sim cards are already 5g compatible, just need a 5g device.
that's what i'm wondering as well. the "up-to-date features" makes me question it.
It should be noted that many AT&T plans, including mine from just a couple of years ago, do not offer 5G support. The providers are going to leverage this as a way to force people into newer and likely more expensive plans.
Last month I switched over my family unlimited plan on AT&T to the newest unlimited plan. Monthly price dropped $18 and now we have 15GB of hotspot and 5G vs 10GB of hotspot per line.
That's fantastic! There is definitely the possibility that a newer plan is a better deal. But many legacy plans are indeed cheaper and carriers would love to get people off of those. 5G will help make that happen.
In my case going from what I have to a current equivalent, I'll pay about $15 more per month.
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I do not know what exactly that ment either? Maybe a good idea tho. Somewhere some how there has to be a data base and associated firmware that defines your cell provider's terms of service.
Switched to unlimited plan
we sorta did the same thingy last year. The only fly on the gry head was our teathering speeds went down to 2G levels. Otherwise totally unlimited in every way; data, voice text...
I do not know what exactly that ment either? Maybe a good idea tho. Somewhere some how there has to be a data base and associated firmware that defines your cell provider's terms of service.
Switched to unlimited plan
we sorta did the same thingy last year. The only fly on the gry head was our teathering speeds went down to 2G levels. Otherwise totally unlimited in every way; data, voice text...
It's only a message likely sent to all just in case they are using an older SIM that doesn't support 5G.
I’m not 100% sure on the technical stuff about 5G. But from what I read, isn’t AT&T’s “5G Plus” the true 5G we are all hoping for? They have regular 5G which isn’t as fast, but that is the one more widely available versus the Plus which is limited
Had the same question about using my existing SIM on Verizon since I bought the unlocked model. Wasn't worried about getting 5G but wanted to make sure it didn't affect my regular signal. Found this, so it looks like I should be good:
SIM card and eSIM FAQs | Verizon Customer Support
Learn how to setup and activate a new SIM card. Replace a lost card or install a new one when you bring your own device (BYOD) and switch to Verizon mobile.
www.verizon.com
i'm currently using T-Mobile on my 11 Pro Max, i'm on the IUP, planning on re-up with 12 pro max on 11/6. does T-Mobile's sim card already activated for 5G? i guess doesn't matter since my 12 Pro Max will arrive with a sim card, and i assume that's the new sim card OP was referring to.
same question for me as well and I did see your link above and it helped, but to be on the safe side I went ahead and ordered a new Sim card from Verizon. Unknown if I’ll use it, but I’ll have it just in case.
I contacted Vodafone UK today after reading this thread, to tell them I have a 12 Pro coming.
They're sending me out a new Sim on Monday.
They're sending me out a new Sim on Monday.
I’m also on eSim. My pre-ordered 12 Pro will arrive activated. Does it mean the eSim will automatically switch to the new phone? Or will the new phone come with a physical Sim?
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I am wondering, too as I use eSIM right now.
I got an e-mail from T-Mobile this morning about the iPhone 12 pre-order $200 loyalty discount for those customers who have been a T-Mobile customer for at least 5 years. In that e-mail is this paragraph:
For T-Mobile users, you want the SIM card that says R15 on it which I'm sure will ship with T-Mobile iPhones
www.tmonews.com
T-Mobile reminding some customers to use newer SIM card to access standalone 5G
Did you get a text message from T-Mobile telling you that you should swap your SIM card to get the best 5G experience? If so, you’re not alone. T-Mobile is sending texts to some customers this week to remind them that it’s a good idea to upgrade to the ... [read full article]
Am I reading this correctly? They sent you a new Sim card and it cost you $12? Verizon is sending me a new Sim card and it cost me a zip.