Why is my SIM card not working iPhone?

Make sure that the SIM tray closes completely and isn't loose. If you use a SIM tray from a different model iPhone, iPad, or from another phone manufacturer, it might not fit properly. Try using another SIM card. If you don't have one, go to your carrier's retail store and ask them to test with another SIM card.
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Why is my phone not reading my SIM card?

Reboot or Shut Down Your Phone

If what's causing your SIM card error is a software issue, sometimes a simple reboot is all it takes to fix the problem. For Android: Press and hold the power button until the pop-up window appears with the Restart option. Tap on it to restart the phone.
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How do I reset my iPhone SIM card?

How to Reset an iPhone SIM Factory
  1. Press the "Home" button on your iPhone. Slide your finger across the "Slide to Unlock" bar. Your home page will load. ...
  2. Tap the "Settings" icon.
  3. Tap the "General" tab.
  4. Tap "Reset" at the bottom of the page. A new page will open.
  5. Tap "Erase All Content and Settings." People are Reading.
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Why my SIM is not working in my phone but working in other phones?

you should contact an agent and get full manual settings and manually connect your sim, alternatively you can try popping it into another phone and see if you still have the same result if so then you would need to order a new sim which an agent will provide.
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Why did my SIM card suddenly stop working?

Your SIM card or device may be configured for your previous network and will need to be reconfigured. Contact your current network for assistance. Sometimes dust can get between the SIM and your phone causing communication issues, to remove the dust: Turn off your phone and remove the SIM card.
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How do I get my iPhone to recognize my SIM card?

How to Fix the iPhone No SIM Error
  1. Remove the iPhone SIM card and reset it. ...
  2. Restart iPhone. ...
  3. Turn Airplane Mode On and Off. ...
  4. Update iOS. ...
  5. Make sure your phone account is valid. ...
  6. Check for an iPhone Carrier settings update. ...
  7. Test for a malfunctioning SIM card. ...
  8. Contact Apple tech support.
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Can SIM card be damaged?

The shock of impact, such as when you drop your phone, can cause your SIM card to move in its slot and prevent your device from reading the embedded chip. To test whether your SIM card is misaligned, turn off your device and remove the SIM card. Reinsert the SIM card and turn your smartphone back on.
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What is the lifespan of a SIM card?

There are tons of anecdotal web mentions of people using the same SIM card for up to 10 years. Given they are not terribly complicated IC devices, I would expect that on average they last a very long time, if not subjected to water damage, over-voltage or physical damage.
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Why does my iPhone have no service?

Service interruptions may be caused by a simple setting change, such as Airplane Mode or carrier settings. In a few cases, the iPhone needs to have its cellular settings updated through a software update from your cellular service provider. Less often, you need to reset or replace the phone's SIM card.
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How much does a new SIM card cost?

Generally, a new SIM chip costs between $1 and $10. When ordered directly from the mobile service provider, a new SIM card may be replaced free of charge in-store or by calling the company's customer service. The actual cost to manufacture a SIM is around $0.50 per card.
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How do I get my SIM card to work again?

7 ways to fix "sim card not detected" error on Android phone
  1. Check if SIM direction is correct. ...
  2. SIM Tray is properly inserted. ...
  3. Test if the SIM card is Active. ...
  4. Examine the SIM connector. ...
  5. Enable the SIM card (Settings) ...
  6. Clear The Cache Data. ...
  7. Reboot Your Phone.
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