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Originally Posted by gtmaster303 View Post
No not size, sim card model. Every phone registered on the Sprint network typically has a sim (ICCID chip) for LTE coverage. They have cards that work with multiple phones, but cards are not interchangable. Ex: pixel 1 card can't be used in a pixel 2, but can go to another pixel 1 or any other phone that takes the same model card. But they can be reused and do not store personal info. I think it goes by phone generations typically. Do a quick search for cards and you'll see what I mean they all have different product codes.
I've never activated an unknown phone before on the network so let's see how this goes.
I think Verizon customers will have to varying degrees a semi similar problem
I found this information:

Your SIM, or Subscriber Identity Module, does have a number associated with it, called a SIM serial number (SSN). This number is also referred to as the integrated circuit card identifier (ICCID). ICCIDs are stored in the SIM cards and are also engraved or printed on the side of the card.
And this:

The format of the ICCID is: MMCC IINN NNNN NNNN NN C x
MM = Constant (ISO 7812 Major Industry Identifier)
CC = Country Code
II= Issuer Identifier
N{12} = Account ID ("SIM number")
C = Checksum calculated from the other 19 digits using the Luhn algorithm.
x= An extra 20th digit is returned by the 'AT!ICCID?' command, but it
Both make it very clear (to me) that the ICCID is nothing more than a way for your carrier to identify you and know whether or not you are allowed to attempt to use their network. It is nothing more than an identification number on your SIM, not a separate card for your phone.

As far as interchangeability goes, I imagine each phone needs to be activated to each card, so you can't swap without the card being activated to that phone.

EDIT: Just to be clear, I was only trying to help save you from purchasing a phone you couldn't use on your carrier. I would be very pleased to hear that you can use the Pro 1 without any issues. It has just been my experience that Sprint and Verizon don't play nice with "unknown" phones. Hopefully the Pro 1 having CDMA bands will help with this? I sincerely hope it works out for you.

Last edited by imaginaryenemy; 2019-08-01 at 19:03. Reason: Clarifying intent
 

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