Are you sure that you put sim in correct tray? It’s possible to mix it with microSD slot on some Android phones.

Even if your phone would be carrier locked you still should get some notification and I never heard about sim being broken straight out of a box.

See if it works on another phone

You can register it in Żabka

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Do you have a contract with Orange? Or you just bought a prepaid SIM card in a store?

Prepaid sim cards require registration - are you sure that the seller has registered your card with your passport?

You don't need a sim card to connect to the internet

use your phone and be online

If by "online" you mean connected to the internet (world wide web), there are 4 ways to do so. 1. Wi-Fi 2. Cellular Mobile data (via a SIM card) 3. Wireless Hotspot or Bluetooth Tethering from another device with internet access 4. Wired Tethering from another device with internet access.

sim cards where you don't have to pay a monthly subscription, like you but it and it works

Every internet service provider out there charges for internt access. So, if you buy a SIM but don't pay for the service, you won't get it.

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It depends what device and your location. Do you have a business account?

> Is this true?

That is not true. It's not even half-true. You just put your Verizon SIM card back in. So the person you spoke to simply has no idea what they're talking about.

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There’s a whole guide in the sidebar for SIM cards.

sudo pacman -S modemmanager networkmanager
systemctl enable --now NetworkManager.service
systemctl enable --now ModemManager.service

After this you have to consult the Wiki and see the name of the device and if the modem is locked.

Do you actually have a WWAN card in the laptop? A SIM card slot is common on Thinkpads but you still had to special order the WWAN card. If you order one, be sure that it's on the whitelist for the BIOS and make sure you buy the antenna as well. Second, you can use it just for a data connection. You might be able to send and receive SMS if there is a phone number associated with the SIM but it won't make calls. If you're just buying a data only SIM card (just do this), it won't have a phone number.

You may be able to flash a modified BIOS without the whitelist if you encounter issues finding a WWAN card of the specific model or one that is compatible with your country's cell network.

Check to see if you even have one by running the following:

lspci | grep EM7455

Follow the archwiki page for Mobile Broadband Modem but there are some other specific resources online for getting the EM7455 running and updated on Linux.

https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Lenovo_ThinkPad_T470 or the S version: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Lenovo_ThinkPad_T470s

Please consult with the Arch Wiki first before asking questions here.

The arch wiki is always the first place to look

I've bought a sim when travelling before. Works a charm.

However, depending on your provider, you might want to check out their deals. I've read about some US phone companies offering dirt cheap data overseas. I'm not sure of the specifics though. Perhaps try asking on a travel sub?

I live in Australia and when I go back to the UK to visit family, I always just buy a UK SIM and then bin it when I leave. Muuuuch cheaper than roaming charges. Just make sure your phone is unlocked (google will tell you how to do that) to any network, and pop in new one. And off you go :)

No need for sim card, turn on your cell phone hotspot, and your grandma will have WiFi.

if she has a cell phone set up a hotspot. really no other options. sim cards are for mobile devices and watches

1. Router with sim slot (TPLink MR400, Huawei B618)
2. Most smartphone with USB tethering / hotspot mode
3. 4G/3G USB modem / dongle (many options from Huawei)
4. m.2 card with sim slot and cellular antenna

For option2, your internet may get disconnected if there is an incoming phone call.

Portable Wi-Fi routers use SIM cards and cell towers , use that

You can get routers that have a slot for a sim card just do a search for "Sim card routers". Some routers are portable wifi hotspots and can support multiple devices where otthers will connect to the pc via Ethernet while also broadcasting a wifi signal.

it takes a nano sim.

Where did you find it? I'm still looking for an unlocked one.

Your choices of SIM plans will differ depending on where you’re from. Since a featurephone uses significantly less data than a smartphone does though, you should get by fine with amongst the most basic 4G plans you can find in your country.

I buy Orange Europe SIMs off Amazon whenever I travel. They always work great. Just change the SIM when you land and you’re good to go! You can also buy eSIMs online but I haven’t tried that yet.

For example: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09NPQ72VF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

There are three options: (1) buy an international pass or plan from your domestic service provider; (2) buy an eSIM plan for the country or countries you are visiting if your phone is eSIM compatible and unlocked; (3) buy a physical SIM or SIMs in the countries you are visiting if your phone accepts physical SIMs. Which option is best will depend on information you haven't provided.

eSIM is the easiest if you have a reasonably new phone. I used Bouygues my last couple of Europe trips.

Do you have eSIM functionality? I used Airalo on my last trip

When we visited a few years ago, we had the hardest time getting the European SIM cards to work on my brother's phone. But I came prepared with a back-up plan. Depending on how much you need access to calling, data, etc., check the places you are visiting for free of low-cost Wi-Fi. For example, the places we stayed at all offered Wi-Fi and so did many cafes. Some cities have free W-Fi (Parisian parks, public spots) while others have low-cost options (cheap Wi-Fi at all London Tube stations - might be free now).

https://dotravel.com/magazine/article/111/free-wifi-paris

https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/station-wifi