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Bhkidsmom
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Why does my phone say no SIM card?

Why does my phone say No SIM card?

Posted on Jan 2, 2020 8:24 AM

1 reply

Lawrence Finch
User level: Level 10 (244,490 points)

Jan 2, 2020 8:26 AM in response to Bhkidsmom

I can think of 3 possible reasons:

  1. You do not have a SIM card in the phone
  2. You have a SIM card in the phone, but it is either not activated or is defective
  3. Your phone is broken.


A SIM card is required to get cellular service and to activate the phone.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/251001885