I have purchased a new SIM and will be handing my old SIM over to someone else as it was part of a business contract..
I have seen mixed answers online so wanted to ask here - will any data be stored on that SIM or can I just hand it straight over?
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Do SIM cards store texts/photos or any other data?
Best answer by Tyler C
Hey there
In general, data that SIM cards contain include user identity, location and phone number, network authorization data, personal security keys, contact lists and stored text messages. We’d recommend wiping anything from the SIM card that you wouldn’t want to share.
Thank you,
Tyler
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+24Hey there
In general, data that SIM cards contain include user identity, location and phone number, network authorization data, personal security keys, contact lists and stored text messages. We’d recommend wiping anything from the SIM card that you wouldn’t want to share.
Thank you,
Tyler
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