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
- Ask your carrier for a USIM replacement or an eSIM reissue through its app, website or a store.
- Take your ID card if you go to a store.
- 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.