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pkx Posts: 3

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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Posted: 2003-04-22 17:23:00
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wapt Posts: > 500

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. This message was posted from a T68i
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Posted: 2003-04-22 18:19:00
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pkx Posts: 3

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But probably you can also consider on SE phones, 3V/5V SIM compatible.


SE phones? Is that an abbreviation for Siemens?

On Siemens web site, it lists the S55 as only being 3V compatible.
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Posted: 2003-04-22 18:27:00
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ShawO Posts: 248

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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Posted: 2003-04-22 18:42:00
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pkx Posts: 3

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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.


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 19:05:00
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