What is a SIM card and what is used for?
Subscriber Identity Module (SIMs) are integrated circuit cards used in Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) devices (e.g., phones, PDAs, modems) to hold information for the authorized user. SIMs contains mobile phone number, phone book and registration information. GSM subscribers have the flexibility to change devices by switching SIMS between devices.
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