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4G SIM in 3G phone?

aca95pks — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 16:42:32 GMT

I just upgraded my plan since I can now get more for the same cost. I've been sent a new SIM which I assume is for a 4G phone. I haven't yet got a new phone, just my Nexus 4. Will the new SIM work in this phone or should I just continue with my existing SIM until I actually get a 4G phone? Cheers, Paul.

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 16:45:38 GMT

yes a 4g sim will work in your 3g phone.

Take a look on your current sim card.

If it says 4g on it and is the correct size that will fit in your new to arrive phone your good to go.

If not then when the new phone arrives use this form to move your tariff and number over to the new sim.

http://swapmysim.o2.co.uk/

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

aca95pks — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 16:45:59 GMT

Cheers, the new SIM is a 4G one so I'll give it a try at some point today.

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 16:49:46 GMT

Just to add your nexus 4 takes a micro sim sized card.

What is the phone are you getting ?

Does that take a micro sim.

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

aca95pks — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 16:49:08 GMT

Yes I know cheers;)

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 16:50:17 GMT

@aca95pks wrote:
Yes I know cheers;)

Was editing my reply as you made your post....lol

Which phone are you getting ?

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

MI5 — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 16:52:02 GMT

All network modes are backwards compatible so in the same way that a 3G sim will work in an old 2G phone a 4G sim will work in a 3G phone etc.... Anyway, 5G is just around the corner and we'll all need new sims again

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 16:56:18 GMT

@aca95pks wrote:
Cheers, the new SIM is a 4G one so I'll give it a try at some point today.

The sim sent to you wont be activated and your number and tariff will not be on it until you perform the swapmysim via the link i added.

However dont do that unless your future phone takes another sized sim card.

Just keep using your original sim as its a 4g one for now.

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

aca95pks — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 17:00:35 GMT

You've misunderstood. My current SIM is not 4G, the new one they sent is. I'll be after a Nexus 5 which as far as I'm aware also takes a micro SIM. I'll give it a go in a bit and see what happens And thanks for the link!

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 17:04:51 GMT

@aca95pks wrote:
You've misunderstood. My current SIM is not 4G, the new one they sent is. I'll be after a Nexus 5 which as far as I'm aware also takes a micro SIM. I'll give it a go in a bit and see what happens And thanks for the link!

Ah right Ok.

Lol.

According to the specs yes the 5 takes a micro-sim.

Take into account it can take up to 24 hours to fully settle after the swap but is typically faster.

Keep turning the phone off and on throughout this period to help the connection.

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

aldaweb — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 19:55:05 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
Anyway, 5G is just around the corner and we'll all need new sims again

I don't know why O2 use different SIMs each time they upgrade technologies as Three manage to enable 3G to 4G on the same SIM.

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:03:15 GMT

Maybe one @Toby could shed some light on.

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

anticpated — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 22:26:14 GMT

5G..pfft...

I can't even get 4G yet and my handset is compatible with LTE-Advanced as well.

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 06:30:51 GMT

I count myself very fortunate @anticpated to be in a part of the Uk with strong O2 signal,and am enjoying my current 4G speeds of around 50mbps.

Their is however a downside.

When I commute to an area that makes my iPhone drop to 3G you can tell the massive difference and become at the reduced speeds.

5G is very definitely a whole new level !

Now where do I get the sim card from

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 07:10:05 GMT

Good morning ......ahhh man u lot r making me jealous i'm just about surviving with the signal strength lol...

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 07:11:04 GMT

I think it is fair to say that many would be Happy with a decent 3g signal.

Most of the county I live in has outdoor 2g coverage or no coverage from o2 and in the nearest town which does have 3g (h+) it doesn't work due to capacity issues and o2 refuse to resolve it.

50mb is something we can only dream of here.

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 07:12:55 GMT

And lifeishard where abouts are you from for such awful signal? ??

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 07:13:12 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Good morning ......ahhh man u lot r making me jealous i'm just about surviving with the signal strength lol...

Not my aim .....honest

http://www.o2.co.uk/connectivity/network-coverage/the-next-big-thing

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 07:13:16 GMT

Yeah ur right @Anonymous wish I could get even 5mbps lol

Re: 4G SIM in 3G phone?

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 07:14:09 GMT

5mb is also the holy grail we can only dream of here. 2g my friend 2g only