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Do I need the new sim I have been sent ?

Tiffbash
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Just upgraded from an iphone 11pro to a 12 and o2 have sent me a new sim with the phone, although I am keeping my numnber the only difference is the iphone 12 is 5G so do I need the new sim sent to me or would the old sim be 5G ready ?

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You need to SIM swap to the new SIM to use 5g. 

Guide: Sim Swap: a mini guide 2017 update 

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@Tiffbash 

You need to SIM swap to the new SIM to use 5g. 

Guide: Sim Swap: a mini guide 2017 update 

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OK thx, do I just put the new sim in the new phone ?

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@Tiffbash 

You start the sim swap using your old sim. Then put the new sim in the phone and keep turning the phone off and on.

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@Tiffbash 

You need to perform the sim swap as detailed in the link I gave you.

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