How To Activate New Phone With Old Sim Card. You also can not use any of YOUR old SIM cards it has to be a fresh unused SIM card. Gently press the paperclip until the SIM tray pops out of the iPhone.
Insert the tool or paperclip into the small pinhole on to the SIM tray. Swipe up from the bottom to access the menu screen on your new phone choose Contact app tap More option then select Manage Contacts option from the drop-down list. Use this key to activate the SIM card online.
Activate your phone or SIM card online if you purchased it with a new wireless account an upgrade or added a new line.
Try to use the SIM card. SIM cards come in three different sizes Standard SIM Micro SIM and Nano SIM and the type youll need will depend on the device you purchased. We always recommend that you use a brand new Verizon Wireless SIM card when activating a new phone on your line. If you have your current sim and its still working dont remove it from your device straight away well need it to send you a security text.
