In this Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon advises a reader looking to use a SIM card from a tablet to get data-only wireless service on his smartphone. Marguerite Reardon Former senior reporter ...

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 ...

Arm's Kigen software will allow for SIM cards in IoT devices, meaning they could get online without Wi-Fi, and eventually, maybe, through 5G. Alfred Ng Senior Reporter / CNET News Alfred Ng was a ...

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Piece is about the size of a credit card, albeit it a little thicker, measuring 83 x 55 x 4 mm (3.3 x 2.2 x 0.2 in). Users slot a secondary SIM card (either a Micro SIM or a Nano SIM if used with a ...

Shawn is a software engineer and a mobile tech degenerate by night. His daily drivers are a Galaxy S7 Edge and an iPhone 6S Plus. Ever since the Nexus 5, Sprint seems to be ever more accepting of ...

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What is a SIM card used for? A SIM card, or a subscriber identity module/subscriber identification module, is a tiny memory card that contains unique information and is linked to a particular network ...

Activating a T-Mobile SIM card is a straightforward process that allows you to connect your device to T-Mobile's network and enjoy their services. Whether you're a new T-Mobile customer or upgrading ...

Imagine trying to call someone urgently from your Android device only to be greeted by the error message "SIM card not detected." This error means that your device is ...

Microsoft is making a SIM card for Windows devices, according to an app listing titled "Cellular Data" that references "a Microsoft SIM card." It's unclear what the purpose of the app is as Microsoft ...