can I use my old sim in a new-to-me phone?

[svirshup]

I purchased a used iPhone 6 to replace a damaged phone. I was provided a new verizon sim card. Can I use my old sim card instead?

[Weth]

Yes, as long as it is the same size, you can use your old one in a new phone and no additional steps for activation are required.

[svirshup]

I will give it a try and post my results. Thanks!

[vzw_customer_support · Accepted solution]

svirshup,

You’ve come to the right place, as our middle name is help! Great question about using an older SIM card. We always recommend that you use a brand new Verizon Wireless SIM card when activating a new phone on your line. Weth, did provide some good information as well. As long as the SIM card is the same size for the same make/model phone, you will be able to use it.

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[svirshup]

I was able to use the old SIM but it wasn't worth it. I thought it might bypass the need to authenticate the new phone, but it actually messed things up and I had to take the phone into a store to get it cleared up. I should have just used the new SIM card. Let that be a lesson! There's no point in attempting to cut corners!

[Weth]

What problem did you have? I have did the SIM switch only on 10 different phones with never a problem.

[stan00]

I disagree, I just tried to switch my SIM card from iphone X to iphone 13 and it did not work. The Verizon customer service representative told me that I have to get a new SIM card, even though I don't want one.