I have a question about SIM card compatibility in the 4s

[ChrisLinger]

I own a Samsung Galaxy SIII, I have recently been having problems with it freezing and apps crashing. My previous phone was and iPhone 4 and never had any issues so I decided to buy an iPhone 4s on amazon. My question is can I put my SIM card from my Galaxy SIII into my iPhone 4s? The reason I am unsure is because the SIII is 4G and the 4s is 3G. I'm not asking if it will make the iPhone 4G because I know that isn't possible I'm just simply asking if my current SIM card will work in the iPhone 4s? Any help appreciated!

[crelin]

no, they use different types of sim cards so you would need to get a sim card for the 4s.

[ChrisLinger]

Do you think they would charge me for one or no?

[crelin]

You can generally get them for free from an apple store or corporate verizon wireless store.

[ChrisLinger]

Okay cool thank you! (:

[Ann154 · Accepted solution]

Actually the iPhone 4S for Verizon Wireless only has a SIM card slot for overseas use. It isn't required for that particular phone model to function on the Verizon Wireless network.

[ChrisLinger]

So what would I have to do to activate it on my account?

[#8]

If your wanting to activate and put the 4s on your account instead of your Galaxy call or go by a Corporate store and have them put the 4s on the account they will then deactivate the Sim Card..

[Ann154]

Options:

1. Call customer service and have them assist you.

2. Activate it yourself through the "Activate or Switch Device" option in your MyVerizon account online.

3.  Go to a corporate store have them help you.

[vzw_customer_support]

I'm glad that you asked this question ChrisLinger. The sim card for the iPhone 4S is for global use only. The Galaxy S III requires a sim card to get standard voice and data service. As many of the community members have stated, they are not interchangeable. May I ask do you have a 4G sim card? Please advise so I can help.


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