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Physical SIM or eSIM For You?

Kellen November 4, 2022 62

When Apple launched the iPhone 14 line a few weeks back, they made a pretty major move to the way they'll connect to a cellular network. Apple removed the physical SIM card slot and instead forced everyone in the US who bought one to connect via eSIM. This...

Pixel 2 Phones Use eSIM, so They Won’t Even Need a SIM on Project Fi

Kellen October 5, 2017 33

Google packed the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL full of the latest in most smartphone tech, but one area they are ahead of everyone is in the SIM card department. The Pixel 2 phones include an eSIM, which is an embedded SIM that lets you quickly connect to a carrier...

Where is the Moto X Pure Edition SD Card Slot? In the SIM Tray.

Kellen September 10, 2015 36

One of the most important features of the Moto X Pure Edition for many is the inclusion of a microSD card slot by Motorola. I wouldn't be shocked if a majority of buyers went for the $399 16GB model since you can slap in a 128GB microSD card and have all of...

Report: Apple and Samsung May Help Mobile Industry Kill the SIM Card

Kellen July 16, 2015 76

A report out of the Financial Times suggests that the GSMA, an organization representing the "interests of mobile operators worldwide," is in "advanced talks" with Apple and Samsung to potentially help make an electronic/embedded SIM the standard for mobile...

T-Mobile Pre-paid SIM Cards Free Yet Again, Plus Free Shipping

Tim November 26, 2013 75

Not too long ago, T-Mobile was offering free pre-paid SIM cards, plus free shipping. The deal is now back on, so if you were thinking of making a switch off of your current carrier, be sure to hop on this deal. It appears that you are able to order up to two...

DROID RAZRs Receiving “Sim Card Authorization Error” – Verizon is Aware of the Issue

Kellen December 6, 2011 406

Over the last couple of hours, we have received a number of reports (they are filling up the comments now too) from DROID RAZR owners who are experiencing some sort of micro SIM issue. In their notification bar, they are seeing a message that reads "SIM card...