How to replace a regular Tele2 SIM card with a micro and nano SIM

After the release of iPhone 5, the world first learned about the existence of nano SIM cards. Today, this format is also supported by many Android phone models. Manufacturers strive to make devices as small as possible in both weight and size. This means that replacing a smartphone in many cases will result in the need to replace the current SIM card, because its previous model simply cannot be inserted into a new phone.

And if this is not a problem for new subscribers - it is enough to immediately purchase a tiny SIM card, then those who do not want to change the operator, tariff and number will have to find a way to replace the regular Tele2 SIM card with a nano one.

Replacing a Tele2 SIM card with Nanosim

Buying a new phone, no matter what the reasons, is a series of issues that need to be addressed.
Anyone who has purchased one of the latest smartphone models is primarily interested in how to change a SIM card to a Tele2 nano SIM card. First you need to decide whether the old number will be saved. If not, you can select a new one online on the official website of the telecom operator.

• on the resource they find the “Mobile Communications” section;
• in the “Connect to Tele2” subsection, click on the “Select number” button;
• the numbers that pop up have different prices from 0 to 15,000, select the one you like and click on it;
• in the “Method of receipt” section, enter the desired city;
• You can get a card at any of the specified addresses of communication shops.

What to do if you don’t plan to change your number, where can you change your Tele2 SIM card to a micro SIM? They do it in the same place where they get a new one - in the salon.

• Attention
• The exchange is carried out only if you have a passport.

There is no need for an agreement with the company; the employee will enter the document data into the computer and receive confirmation that the person is a client of the company. The employee issues a new card. You can insert it yourself or ask for help. Regardless of where the nano SIM card is issued, the service is free. Sometimes they ask you to pay about 100 rubles for a replacement. This is not the price for the procedure; the amount is credited to the subscriber’s account within 24 hours.

Changing the card is not difficult; you can do this after work by going to any operator’s office. The new module does not contain personal information (contacts, photos, videos, etc.). After activating a duplicate on the network, the data will be lost irretrievably, only the number will remain.

• For your information
• Before replacing, you can save the information to your phone, or better yet, to a Google account or any other.

Different situations happen. It happens that a subscriber is not able to independently change the SIM card to a Tele2 nano SIM. Another person can do this by presenting certain documents:

• Russian passport (residents) or international passport (foreigners);
• power of attorney notarized.

There is another important question. Almost all phones have slots for two SIM cards. Most models are designed for micro SIM cards. If a subscriber wishes to purchase NanoSim for such a device, he will have to use a special adapter.

• Attention
• Without experience using the adapter, you can damage the connector contacts. It is better to entrust the procedure to someone who has used an adapter at least once.

Some people believe that replacing a Tele2 SIM card does not have to take place at a communication store, and they try to cut the SIM card themselves. The procedure is doable, but requires caution. Instructions for “converting” micro to nano:

1. They take an unusable NanoSim from friends as a sample.
2. They apply it to the “experimental subject” and outline it with a thin bar.
3. Use a sharp knife or scissors to remove excess.

NanoSim is not only different sizes, but also a new communication format. To ensure that communication with friends on the Internet does not disappear at the wrong time due to damage to the card, it should be replaced at a communication store. At Tele2 offices, the exchange does not require payment and does not take much time.

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There are two main resizing methods:

• Trim it yourself. This method is unreliable and inconvenient, and has a high risk of damaging the product. Not all standard SIMs can be reduced with a knife.
• Replace in the office. The procedure will not take much time and will be carried out under the supervision of specialists.

Duplication or reduction is carried out directly by representatives of the mobile operator company. To make a replacement, it is not necessary to hand over the old SIM to specialists, but you must have your passport with you. A new card will be transferred to replace the old one with the transfer of the number and contacts, the same balance and list of services provided. There is also no need to write an application for the operation.

The easiest way to change a card while maintaining the number, balance and tariff plan is at the company’s sales office. Here it is possible to replace the old SIM with micro or nano depending on the device used. Additionally, the organization’s specialists can also adjust the set of number options and advise on other operational issues.

The cost of replacing a micro or nano SIM is not indicated, since the procedure is free for all subscribers of the company. In addition, the procedure does not take much time and does not require additional documentation. Exceptions are cases in which replacement is made after a long block. Typically, in such situations, a restoration payment of an additional amount of 100 rubles is required.

At home, it is permissible to independently change the SIM size using scissors or a knife. But such a procedure can damage the product beyond repair, so it should be performed carefully and carefully. At home, you can make it smaller in a few steps:

1. Copy or overwrite existing SIM contacts. This measure is necessary in order to protect against possible damage.
2. Prepare a ready-made nano- or microsim, or their standard sizes and trace the outline.
3. Carefully trim off the excess with a utility knife or scissors.

Thus, replacement will not be required. But practice shows that it is better to change the Tele2 SIM card in the salon, especially if the user has not previously carried out such manipulations.

The device can be replaced regardless of the tariff used if you have a passport. The circumstances under which surgery is possible may also vary.

When contacting support or the office, the cost of duplication is calculated differently. So, a duplicate Tele2 SIM card can cost the client:

1. free of charge when copying a lost, self-blocked card, or when changing its format;
2. from 100 rubles, if it was blocked due to refusal to use it for a long time.

The company guarantees that the balance is preserved upon full restoration, as well as the connected services and options.

In order to change a Tele2 SIM card to a micro SIM card, you need to go to the nearest Tele2 communication store and contact an employee with a request for a replacement. You must have with you the passport on which the card was registered upon purchase. By the way, having a SIM card itself is not at all necessary - you will simply be given a new one, and the old one will be blocked.

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To change a Tele2 SIM card to a nanosim, you don’t need anything complicated. All you need to do is come to any Tele2 communication store and inform the employee that you need to replace your SIM card with a Tele2 nano SIM card. By the way, it is not at all necessary to have the old SIM card with you - after they give you a nanosim, the old card will simply stop working. But be sure to have a passport with you to identify your identity.

Of course, many people are interested in the question: how much does it cost to exchange a regular card for a nano? We hasten to inform you that the replacement will be absolutely free for you and will take only a few minutes, so the lack of money and free time is not at all a hindrance in this situation.

Some subscribers consider visiting a salon to replace a SIM card a waste of time, and try to cut the card themselves. Of course, this method has a right to life and, perhaps, will help someone a lot. Just don’t forget that literally only a few succeed in cutting a SIM card correctly the first time; in other cases, people accidentally damage the contacts of the card, which makes it unsuitable for further use. If you still decide to cut it yourself, here’s how you can do it do:

• First of all, copy or transfer all the contacts you need from the card to your phone - this will greatly help you in case of unintentional damage.
• Find a ready-made nano-sim, attach it to your SIM card and carefully trace the outline. The standard nano-sim size is 12.3 by 8.8 millimeters. You can also measure the dimensions according to the data from the diagram. How and where to change a SIM card to a Tele2 micro SIM card - read here.

• Using a sharp utility knife, cut out the workpiece and slightly trim the edges with fine sandpaper. Take care not to scratch the chip even once - this can lead to loss of functionality.
• If your old card already looks like a standard nano, try inserting it into the device and check if everything works fine. We also recommend that you read our other article about how old you can be to buy a Tele2 SIM card.

other methods

Tele2 has released special cutters for SIM cards. Until now, Tele2 has recommended that network users who want to measure the standard size of SIM cards carry out all the work at service centers, paying 3.2 euros or around 250 rubles for this work. After analyzing the statistics, the company changed its approach. A special cutter is now available that resizes the card. The technical service center will provide free trimming. However, no matter what is said about this, there is always a risk of damaging the card irrevocably.

A special cutter may damage the SIM card contacts. Perhaps the chip itself is damaged and then all the data is lost. Therefore, until recently, service centers avoided providing such services. Lost information costs much more than buying a new card and replacing it.

It's worth comparing prices. Ordering a new card through the self-service service costs 3.2 euros. If you buy a new one at a Tele2 representative office, it will cost the owner of the smartphone 8 euros, or, to be more precise, 7.99.

Company representatives explain their decision by the huge demand for this service. The company has ordered a batch of such cutters, and this service will be provided free of charge. However, Tele2 representatives emphasize that card users must understand that a certain degree of risk remains. Each cardholder will be warned about this before this operation.

Features of NanoSim Tele2

For more than 20 years, GSM networks have used one SIM card format. Their main function is to store account information, this allows you to change your phone while leaving the same account. SIM is used in mobile phones, satellite phones, smart watches, and cameras.

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Over the years, the module became smaller in size, but with greater functionality. The evolution looked like this:

• full-size (85.6 x 53.98 x 0.76 mm) – not used;
• Mini (0.98 x 0.59 x 03 inches) – produced since 1996, supports 3G;
• Micro (0.59 x 0.47 x 03 inches) - since 2003. Micro SIM cards were initially developed for the iPad, and then massively for smartphones - the first to try was the iPhone 4;
• Nano (0.48 x 0.35 x 0.026 inches) – The format is reduced to the contact area while maintaining existing patterns. Produced since 2012.

New modified phone models support the Nano format. Each communication service provider, if the subscriber wishes to change the card, is obliged to provide such an opportunity.

The nano SIM card of the Tele2 operator has a number of advantages:

• fast Internet (if the smartphone supports 4G);
• the card picks up even an unstable signal, you just need to reboot the device.

Re-issuance of a SIM card in the presence of the owner

The simplest and most reliable way to re-register a number requires the presence of the owner. Moreover, many operators do not even have the opportunity to re-register a number without the presence of the owner. If you have the opportunity to come to the operator’s office together with the owner of the number, then no more problems will arise when renewing the contract. At the operator’s office, both parties must sign an act of acceptance and transfer of rights and obligations.

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To re-register a number you must:

• Appear with the owner of the number at the nearest operator’s office (both parties must have a passport with them);
• Fill out an application for re-registration of a number;
• Pay for the service. The cost of re-issuing a number will differ depending on the operator (MTS - 340 rubles, Beeline - 50 rubles, MegaFon - 150 rubles).

• Attention
• If at the time of renewal of the SIM card there is a debt on the number, it must be repaid. Re-issuance of a number with a negative balance is not possible.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated about changing the owner of a number. Before renewing your SIM card, we recommend that you go to the operator’s official website and familiarize yourself with the nuances of this procedure. You can also get specialist advice by calling the customer support center. In addition, you can ask a question in the comments, most importantly, indicate your operator.

Problems with number renewal may arise for those who, for certain reasons, cannot come to the operator’s office along with the owner of the SIM card. If the owner of the number is in another city and you cannot meet, he can issue a power of attorney to re-register the contract at any office of the operator. It is much more difficult to re-register a number if the owner has died.

In the event of the death of the owner of the number, the following documents will be required to re-issue a SIM card:

• Russian passport;
• original death certificate of the contract owner;
• certificate of entry into inheritance rights.

If none of the above options suits you, you can only hope that your operator provides the opportunity to reissue a SIM card without the participation of the owner.

You can re-register the number in your name at any mobile operator office. To do this, you need to come to the television system service center with the owner of the SIM card and passports. Next, you need to contact the manager of the cellular company with your request.

After presenting and verifying the documents, you will need to fill out an application, indicating the personal data of both individuals and the reason for changing the card owner. Next, the consultant will check the information you entered, and if everything is correct, he will invite the person reissuing the card in his name to sign an agreement with the telesystem.

After the SIM card is reissued and the number is assigned to the new subscriber, all funds available on the SIM card balance, as well as connected options and tariffs, are automatically transferred to the new owner.

Now let's consider the option when it is necessary to re-issue a card from a legal entity to an individual.

The procedure itself for such re-issuance of a SIM card is carried out in the presence of an official representative of the legal party and in the personal presence of an individual. In this case, the legal side must provide the telesystem manager with the following package of documents:

• letter of guarantee certified by the seal and signature of the manager. The letter form can be found on the official website of the mobile operator or obtained directly from the provider’s office;
• a notarized power of attorney with the seal and signature of the head of the organization.

An individual will only need an original passport. And also after checking all the documents, the new owner will need to sign an agreement with the television system, after which he will become the legal owner of the SIM card.

The answer to the question of what to do if you need to change the owner of a SIM card, but there is no way to invite its real owner to the office, can be found below.

Of course, the easiest option to change the owner of the number is to re-register the card in the presence of its owner. Moreover, some mobile operators do not have such a service as the banner of the owner of a SIM card without its direct owner.

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Therefore, if you want to re-register a SIM card for yourself, the easiest way to do this is with the real owner of the number. We have already described the algorithm for transferring a SIM card to another individual at the beginning of the article. However, it would be useful to familiarize yourself with some rules for re-issuing a SIM card:

• the service cannot be provided if the card balance is negative;
• re-registration cannot be made if there is an outstanding debt on the number;
• Also, replacing the owner of the number will be difficult if the real owner is wanted or cannot provide original documents.

Where and how can I change a Tele2 SIM card to a nano SIM?

There are often recommendations on the Internet not to waste time visiting a communication salon, but simply, armed with a stationery knife or scissors, cut off all the excess yourself. Of course, this method of turning a standard SIM card into a micro or even nano-SIM has a right to exist and in some extreme cases may be useful to you.

But, we are forced to warn those who are trying to do this for the first time - the percentage of defects in such manipulations is very high, so any careless movement can leave you without a card at all. However, if you fail, no one will stop you from going to a communication salon and getting a new SIM just as we wrote about it above. Just before cutting, do not forget to save the contacts of the people you need on another medium on the card to avoid data loss.

My SIM card is registered to a person with whom I no longer communicate

Without this SIM card, you will not be able to receive calls or messages. There are also very likely problems with messengers whose accounts are linked to this number: WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram. Can the owner of the SIM card access your money?

What difficulties are possible due to someone else's SIM card?

If you can’t contact this person, go to the communication center yourself. You need to have a SIM card and your passport with you. In the salon you will need to write a statement about the change of owner. You may be asked additional questions, such as when and how much you last topped up your account.

It is not a fact that the person to whom the number was registered remembers the concluded agreement. But if he suddenly remembers and decides to temporarily block your SIM card or terminate the contract altogether, you may actually find yourself without communication. In addition, you will have to restore access to various accounts associated with this SIM card.