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As smartphones have integrated themselves deeper into our daily routines, we’ve all gradually acquired fundamental knowledge and terms throughout the years. Where terms used to be limited to industry experts, now customer-oriented documents often assume you’re familiar with the terminology. A prime illustration of this is the growing prevalence of the term “SIM card,” which stands for “Subscriber Identity Module” located within your smartphone.

The SIM card plays an essential role in nearly all personal connection devices ranging from smartphones to tablets, acting as a digital key that allows your mobile provider to authenticate your identity and connect you to the necessary services. SIM cards have been part of mobile gadgets since the 90s, evolving in size and data capacity as smartphones advanced.

The very first commercial SIM card was introduced in 1991 by the German firm Giesecke+Devrient, recognized