Nida is a tech and telecom journalist with more than five years of writing experience. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a BA in journalism. You have more than one option for ...

I'm hoping someone here might help. Also, reading the recent articles about formal complaint to the FCC about Verizon's shenanigans if there's a place I should report this, let me know. Here's my ...

The physical SIM cards we've used for decades are slowly being phased out. With the Pixel 10 series, Google's phones have gone eSIM-only for the first time—at least if you buy them in the US. Apple ...

If you've just got your hands on a shiny new Sim card, congratulations. Switching your Sim (the chip that dictates your allowance) can unlock huge savings. Now comes the crucial step of activating it ...

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SIM cards have been an integral yet forgettable aspect of owning a smartphone over the past few decades. For most users, the SIM card defines the basic commercial relationship they have with their ...

You don't need to use fiddly physical SIM cards anymore. Here's how to get started using the modern eSIM with your iPhone. A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is that tiny contact-covered card your ...

What is a SIM card used for? A SIM card, or a subscriber identity module/subscriber identification module, is a tiny memory card that contains unique information and is linked to a particular network ...

An embedded SIM is an industry-backed digital version of the physical SIM card needed to connect a mobile device to a network provider. The technology can currently be found in many flagship ...

If your new phone no longer supports SIM cards, or you don't want to use them anymore, you can convert to eSIM instead. I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) ...

Sareena was a senior editor for CNET covering the mobile beat, including device reviews. She is a seasoned multimedia journalist with more than a decade's worth of experience producing stories for ...

A SIM card, or subscriber identity module card, is essential component of any phone. It connects your device to a cellular network and stores vital information, including your phone number. Many ...