Replace the USIM or reissue the eSIM

A new USIM or a reissued eSIM comes with a new authentication key, so a SIM copied from the leaked key no longer works on the network.

Time
about 30 min
Where
Anywhere

How to do it

  1. Ask your carrier for a USIM replacement or an eSIM reissue through its app, website or a store.
  2. Take your ID card if you go to a store.
  3. After the switch, check that calls, texts and mobile data work with the new SIM.

What it does

Carrier billing (micropayments) charged to your number
makes it harder
Moving your phone number to another SIM
makes it harder

Changes these leaked items: IMSI, SIM authentication key.