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5v versus 3v SIMs? |
pkx
Joined: Apr 22, 2003
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I currently own a Handspring Treo.. which I *think* uses a 5V SIM. My SIM still says "Pacific Bell" on it (Cingular is my provider, and always has been).
I want to buy a Siemens S55, but as I understand it, it only accepts 3V SIMs.
Can anyone confirm for me that I do indeed have a 5V SIM? I assume I'll have to get a new SIM to work in the S55... but I was going to still use the Treo when I was traveling..
What are the chances of Cingular giving me a 3V SIM without taking away my 5V?
Thanks
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wapt
Joined: Jan 10, 2003
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No chance to have both for the same phone number. Think that 3V SIM also works on treo. But probably you can also consider on SE phones, 3V/5V SIM compatible.
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pkx
Joined: Apr 22, 2003
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But probably you can also consider on SE phones, 3V/5V SIM compatible.
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SE phones? Is that an abbreviation for Siemens?
On Siemens web site, it lists the S55 as only being 3V compatible. |
ShawO
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se is an acronym for sony ericsson 
if you got your sim card recently, chances are it is a 3v. 3v sim cards usually have a smaller metal base for the chip (the shiny metallic part) and is usually rectangular or oval shaped.
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pkx
Joined: Apr 22, 2003
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3v sim cards usually have a smaller metal base for the chip (the shiny metallic part) and is usually rectangular or oval shaped.
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Yeah, I figured that out after I posted the message  .
The thing that makes me think that it may be a 5v chip is because the SIM still says PacBell on it - and Cingular bought PacBell a few years ago. |
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Posted: 2003-04-22 17:23
