Should I have a sim card?

[hal1]

Is there any reason, advantage, that I should have a SIM card in my phone.? I don't think there's one in there now.

 

[Tim1954]

Only if you want to use it on the network

 

[hal1]

Huh? I'm using it on Verizon now. My phone says there's no SIM card in it. At least I think that's what it says

 

[L0n3N1nja]

The SIM card is what has your number programmed to it and without it you can't connect to the network.

 

[Almeuit]

You have to have a SIM card if connecting to a carrier. Otherwise wifi would be the only way to get data services on it.

 

[N4Newbie]

You have to have a SIM card if connecting to a carrier. Otherwise wifi would be the only way to get data services on it.

Back when I was on Sprint, none of my phones used SIM cards because Sprint was them primarily a CDMA network. Since the Pixels support CDMA, can they be used without a SIM on applicable networks?

I haven't given this much thought or research; just what pops into my head.

 

[Almeuit]

Back when I was on Sprint, none of my phones used SIM cards because Sprint was them primarily a CDMA network. Since the Pixels support CDMA, can they be used without a SIM on applicable networks?

I haven't given this much thought or research; just what pops into my head.

Back then it was different. Sprint phones even use SIM cards now.

 

[Seremedy]

I'm pretty sure phone's did have Sims, but back then they may have been built inside the phone, in order to call and test you need a sim card, look at the left side of your phone, there will be a tray with a hole, poke inside the hole and the tray will pop out and that's where your sim card is

 

[Matty]

Is there any reason, advantage, that I should have a SIM card in my phone.? I don't think there's one in there now.

As other members have said, the SIM card is only there to allow you to use a mobile network for sms, voice calling and for geo location.

However, there are many applications available today which can be used on Wi-Fi which allow for voice calling and instant messaging. Obviously Wi-Fi isn't everywhere and that's why a SIM card can becoming useful.

I personally haven't had a SIM card in my phone for 2 months and I'm getting by but there have been occasions where I did need it.