SIM cards have become a universal aspect of modern smartphone usage, but the technology and meaning behind the name dates more than three decades.

Although cell phones have changed significantly in the last few decades, they still need a SIM. Some phones have moved to eSIMs, but many still use physical SIM cards. If you have a working phone, ...

WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a SIM card swapping scam, per a social media ...

It took a long time -- more than 20 years, to be exact -- but the humble SIM card that sits within your phone, and seven billion others, has finally been hacked. Of the seven billion modern SIM cards ...

Transferring your phone number can be a hassle, especially when switching from iPhone to Android. Here's how my experience ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

If you have a SIM card PIN enabled on your phone to access data on the SIM card, but you repeatedly enter it incorrectly, the SIM card may lock you out from further attempts. You can reset the SIM ...

In recent months we have seen nation-state sponsored cyberattacks on multiple mobile networks and operators for the prized customer data and communications metadata held within those organizations. In ...

An unlocked phone is a device that has no carrier locks or restrictions. It's usually sold at full price. You can use it with any carrier of your choice, whether you're using a physical SIM card or ...

You don't need a SIM card and cellular service to use most features of today's iPhones and Android phones. Most apps and services run just fine as long as you have access to WiFi, and you can even set ...