How to remove the SIM card from your iPhone to replace it or throw it away

It only takes a moment to remove an iPhone's SIM card.
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To remove the SIM card from your iPhone, all you need is a SIM card ejection tool or paperclip.
Sticking the ejection tool into your iPhone's SIM card tray will remove the card.
Your iPhone's SIM card holds your phone number, account information, and sometimes contacts.
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