Is it possible to copy my mobile's sim card and if so how?

Question

I am due for an upgrade on my current contract, I would like to keep my current phone, but also use the new one. This would only be practical if I can clone my sim card.
I don't want a second number, I don't want pay as you go and I don't want to take out a second contract.

AND WHERE CAN I OBTAIN A SUITABLE SIM?

Answer 1

It is not possible. In particular, there is a secret key in the SIM that is used to encrypt the radio channel and is also associated with your identity. The only other copy of this key is held securely by the network operator.

**It is not possible to read this key from the SIM**. If it was, there would be a big illegal trade in copied SIMs where you could get free calls by hijacking someone else's account.

Answer 2

Go to a mobile phone shop and buy a Sim Card Reader and the software to go with it. This will enable you to download all your contact details onto a PC via a USB Lead and Port. You may then edit the information, if you so wish, and re-load it to your new Sim Card. They are not expensive - it should cost you about £10.00. They are handy to duplicate your contacts and phone numbers on your PC anyway, in case of loss of your phone. You'll be suprised how popular you'll become with your mates, because I'll guarantee they'll want to borrow it. Just make sure you remember who you have lent it to and make sure you can get it back.

Some phones already have a mini USB port. If this is the case all you need is the software and appropriate USB lead, the type you use with a digital camera.

You'd probably be able to get one off e-bay. Sorry, but I gave my last one away, otherwise you could have had it with pleasure. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

do you want you want to sim cards that are the same..ie run in both phones? im not sure if you can do that..i know you can have two sims cards in one phone but i guess that aint what your looking for...the thing is, if you had two phone numbers that are the same..when somone called...which phone would they route too? its not the same as a house where you can have 2 or 3 phones..cos they on the same line...its like having a internet network...they all runi on 1 IP address..im not saying never say never...try going into IT fornums but im not sure it can be done..

Answer 4

you may get a card reader and attempt copying it. i have even see small USB to SIM adapters. i have self assurance SIM playing cards are only said as MicroSD playing cards. you probable does not be able to reproduction this in living house windows. would probable could use Linux or some variety of stand-on my own copier.

Answer 5

You can't have two sim cards with the same phone number.

Answer 6

I think if you go into your phone book there should be an option somewhere which allows you to 'copy all' either to your phone or your sim. Depends what phone you've got but there will be an option somewhere that lets you do this!

Answer 7

you wont be able to run two phones on the same number from towo seperate sims.you can run two phones with different numbers off of one contract.orange do this but its often expensive and cheaper to have two seperate contracts.if ive got the wrong end of the stick drop me a line.

Answer 8

All the above is errrrrrr, not strictly true,

It is possible but due to the laws of this country i'm not going to tell you how or where.

Better you don't know, it might take you down a road you wouldn't want to go.

Answer 9

you can either buy a sim transferer, which is approx £5-£10
it copys all the info from your currant sim onto your new one. be able to get it from a phone shop.

Answer 10

On your phone you can 'copy from sim' which shoul enbale you to copy your phone book to your new phone.