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Will old SIM chip still work?

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ihav0frnds

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Jun 6, 2010
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hi,
if i get an iphone 4, i understand you get a new microSIM chip. but say i want to keep my whatever noniphone lying around as a backup for emergencies, will that old SIM card in that old phone still work?

if yes, then does that also mean if i wanted to sell the iphone 4 on ebay, i would be ok? i'm wondering in case we upgrade everyone in the family plan, but not everyone wants an iphone.
 
couple of options

Easiest is to get an adapter to put your micro sim in so you can use it in other devices. Your current regular sim can also, carefully be trimmed to be used as a micro sim. Option one is recommended.
 
ah ok. then it's possible to resell on ebay if i just use the microsim w/ adapter in old phone? wondering if it'll be even worth it after ebay and paypal fees. perhaps craigslist will work.
 
ihav0frnds said:
ah ok. then it's possible to resell on ebay if i just use the microsim w/ adapter in old phone? wondering if it'll be even worth it after ebay and paypal fees. perhaps craigslist will work.
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The iPhone 4 isn't even out yet ... Heck, you can't even pre-order it, and you're worried about how to sell it?
 
To recap, if I have an iPhone 3G now and buy the new iPhone 4, I can obtain an adapter that will allow me to use the new iPhone 4 mini sim in my old iPhone 3G as necessary, is that about right?
 
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