As smartphones have become more pervasive in our lives, we've all kind of been forced to pick up basic knowledge and terminology over the years. Where previously certain jargon would exclusively be ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Ryan Whitwam Most people rarely think about SIM cards, the tiny plastic ...

To remove the SIM card from your iPhone, all you need is a SIM card ejection tool or paperclip. Sticking the ejection tool into your iPhone's SIM card tray will remove the card. Your iPhone's SIM card ...

If you've ever called your carrier's customer service to activate a prepaid SIM card or troubleshoot a malfunctioning Android SIM card or iPhone SIM, then you've likely needed your ICCID number. The ...

If you’ve bought an iPad with 4G/cellular capabilities (we discuss whether that’s a good idea in our 2015 iPad buying guide) or a new iPhone, you need to buy and install a SIM card. Here, we explain ...

These two ways of connecting your phone to a cellular network are very different. We tell you about each and how you can switch from one to another. I started my career with CNET all the way back in ...

One of the most shocking announcements at Apple’s iPhone 14 event was the removal of physical SIM cards in the series. We are used to swapping SIM cards around whenever we want to switch phones. It ...

If your Samsung Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, or S24 Ultra is not recognizing your SIM card, it can be a frustrating issue, but there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve the problem.