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Why does my phone say no SIM card?

Why does my phone say No SIM card?

Posted on Jan 2, 2020 8:24 AM

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Posted on Jan 2, 2020 8:26 AM

I can think of 3 possible reasons:

You do not have a SIM card in the phone
You have a SIM card in the phone, but it is either not activated or is defective
Your phone is broken.

A SIM card is required to get cellular service and to activate the phone.

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Jan 2, 2020 8:26 AM in response to Bhkidsmom

I can think of 3 possible reasons:

You do not have a SIM card in the phone
You have a SIM card in the phone, but it is either not activated or is defective
Your phone is broken.

A SIM card is required to get cellular service and to activate the phone.

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Why does my phone say no SIM card?

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