iPhone 12 With the new iPhone 12- 5G do you need a new sim ?

[katbel]

Or the old one will just work? Will your carrier charge you more because of 5G? I don't intend to change my plan but just wanted to know if they will do anything in regard. I'm in Canada

 

[bodonnell202]

No, your old Sim will just work. Telus, Bell and Rogers all have (sub 6 Ghz) coverage in major cities and aren't charging extra for it at this time (it sounded like they all planned to start charging extra for it after a trial period, but they all have since reversed course on that). If you are with a national flanker brand (Koodo, Virgin or Fido) 5G coverage will probably come much later. Not sure of the status of other regional carriers (SaskTel or Videotron).

 

[katbel]

No, your old Sim will just work. Telus, Bell and Rogers all have (sub 6 Ghz) coverage in major cities and aren't charging extra for it at this time (it sounded like they all planned to start charging extra for it after a trial period, but they all have since reversed course on that). If you are with a national flanker brand (Koodo, Virgin or Fido) 5G coverage will probably come much later. Not sure of the status of other regional carriers (SaskTel or Videotron).

Thanks a lot for your detailed answer!

 

[ShawnyRHarvey]

Got confirmation from Telus earlier this week

 

[Deinocheirus]

Can't remember the last time I touched a SIM card. I just turn on the new phone and it has my number. Then I send the old one back. Do people still touch SIM cards?

 

[Never mind]

Can't remember the last time I touched a SIM card. I just turn on the new phone and it has my number. Then I send the old one back. Do people still touch SIM cards?

yes they do. If you get a new phone that is not tied to a carrier you have to take out your Sim card from your phone and put it into the new phone.

 

[hull22]

My T-Mobile rep today asked me not to switch my old sim card to the new iPhone 12 Pro that I preordered due to 5G.

 

[katbel]

Can't remember the last time I touched a SIM card. I just turn on the new phone and it has my number. Then I send the old one back. Do people still touch SIM cards?

When you switch it to a new iPhone 😊

 

[bodonnell202]

Can't remember the last time I touched a SIM card. I just turn on the new phone and it has my number. Then I send the old one back. Do people still touch SIM cards?

Every time I upgrade my phone or switch to a different carrier (I apparently do both a fair amount).

 

[kevink2]

I wouldn't be surprised to see 12s models next year. Newer Qualcomm modem (so that and other improvements will improve battery life). Faster SoC. Other improvements, but probably not a redesign for phones.