topic Re: Reusing physical SIM that was used before in Get Support

Reusing physical SIM that was used before

hslim2798 — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 05:04:31 GMT

I had to purchase a SIM to have a temporary number assigned to it while signing up for a PM plan.

now that I am done signing up, and using an eSIM (which is what my original intent was)

could I re-use the physical SIM i had to buy ? I would like to re-use it for another phone (sign up a diff number for PM, port # etc) or is the SIM "useless" once it's used regardless it was an actual number or temporary number.

Re: Reusing physical SIM that was used before

BKNS27 — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 04:50:17 GMT

@hslim2798

Once you activated the SIM, it is a one time use. Your only option is changing your number.

Re: Reusing physical SIM that was used before

hslim2798 — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 04:53:06 GMT

it was for temp number only, would the sim not "reset" once the temp number is.. "gone" ? or is the temp number permanently assigned to that SIM card?

Re: Reusing physical SIM that was used before

computergeek541 — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 05:06:07 GMT

@hslim2798 wrote:
it was for temp number only, would the sim not "reset" once the temp number is.. "gone" ? or is the temp number permanently assigned to that SIM card?

The SIM card can never be used it again. This isn't related to the phone number, but rather about company plicy not allowing re-use of SIM cards.

Re: Reusing physical SIM that was used before

HALIMACS — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:21:09 GMT

@hslim2798

The ability to reuse a SIM card depends on the type and carrier of the mobile service.

Some SIM cards can be reused after they are activated, while others can be burned or placed on a temporary hold.

You can reuse an old SIM card if it has been deactivated, but you must find a willing provider who will accept the account data.

Public Mobile (Telus & Koodo) do not.