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explain what a sim card is.
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a sim card (subscriber identity module card) is a small plastic card that contains a memory chip and is used in cell phones and other devices to identify and authenticate subscribers on mobile networks. it typically contains a unique serial number, an international mobile subscriber identity (imsi) number, the subscriber’s personal identification number (pin), network-specific information, and a list of the services the user has access to. some sim cards, such as those for dual-sim devices, also store applications and phone book information.
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