Upgrading to a touch-screen phone

[queenie]

I am considering buying a Samsung Galaxy S3 mini. I currently have a Nokia 3310 with a pay as you go account with o2. Will i have to change the sim card?

[Anonymous]

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@queenie wrote:

I currently have a Nokia 3310 with a pay as you go account with o2.

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Honestly? You're still using a 14 year old Nokia 3310?

But yes, you will need a new SIM card for a new phone which you can order online or pickup at a local O2 Store.

[Anonymous]

As far as sim card sizes go, it'll fit in the phone as the S3 mini uses the same size card as the Nokia 3310. Depending on how old your current sim card is you may need a new one to use 3G data services, but you'll be able to make phone calls, send texts etc.

On a slight aside, instead of a Samsung Galaxy S3 mini, maybe consider going for the Moto G? It's a better device overall and can be picked up for around the same price (or possibly cheaper) as an S3 mini.

[Anonymous]

Hi

I would suggest going into the high street stores to have a 'play' with the working demo models too.

As said they take the same sim unless your wanting to have a 4G tariff or depends how long you've been using the sim you currently use.

If so the O2 shop will perform the swapmysim procedure for you.

Takes from a few minutes up to approx 24 hours to settle.

[jonsie]

Wow, upgrading from a 3310, that's going to take some serious getting used to.

Anything we can help with, don't hesitate to ask. Welcome to the 21st Century

[Anonymous]

hi as every one seems to be mocking you, il help you, as your upgrading yes youy will need a new sim a micro sim, you can either get a new one or go to a shop where they can cut to size but can cause sim issues, i think the upgrade your going for is a good one and one that is well needed, I love the fact that Nokia's are built to last and go on and on lol. are you getting a contract handset? if so this will come with a sim or is it pay and go? my advice is to get a new sim card as the one you have will not have any 3g capabilities and you will need this to enjoy the full benifits of your phone such as internet browsing, sending pics, whats app etc. 

any probs give me a shout  

[Anonymous]

I agree @jonsie

@queenie

As smartphones cry out to be used online and update apps in the background etc I would suggest when choosing a tariff that you pay attention to the data part too. I would suggest a minimum of 1GB.

Enjoy the journey and we're all here to help further when and where required.

[jonsie]

...and rest assured no one is mocking you! We are here to help. Many people have to take the first steps to a smart phone and the important thing is to get a tariff that will suit your needs and allow the phone to be used as intended.

[Cleoriff]

@queenie  You just enjoy the journey.

I took the plunge last year, moving from an old Motorola to a Samsung S3.

There were times in the beginning I came close to launching it out of the window

However, the help, support and guidance from the experts on here kept me sane and grounded.

I still class myself as a technophobe....but I amaze myself at how much I have learnt this past year

Take this big step...you wont look back

[MI5]

Is there any particular reason why you are upgrading to such a different phone?