Get a SIM & add it to your Pixel phone

You can connect your phone to a mobile network with an active nano SIM card or eSIM. Without one, you’ll see a “No SIM card” message.

Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 11 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.

All Pixel phones can use nano SIM cards. Some Pixel phones can also use eSIM.

If you buy a Pixel phone on the Google Store:

• In the US, you can pick no SIM card or a pre-inserted Verizon SIM card. If Verizon is your mobile carrier, activate your SIM card on their site.
• In other countries, your phone doesn't come with a SIM card.

Use a nano SIM card

• To get a nano SIM card, contact your mobile service provider. If you're asked for your phone's IMEI number, learn where to find your IMEI number.
• You can move your current phone's nano SIM card to your phone instead of getting a new one.

Use eSIM

Some phones can use eSIM, depending on the phone and mobile carrier. For details, check with your carrier.

With your phone off:

1. Into the small hole on the phone's left edge, insert the SIM ejection tool.
   Tip: On Pixel 3 (2018), the SIM card slot is on the phone's bottom edge.
2. Firmly but gently push until the tray pops out.
3. Remove the tray and put the nano SIM card in the tray.
4. Gently push the tray back into its slot.

You may need to restart your phone to get mobile service. To restart a phone that's on, press the power button for about 3 seconds. Then tap Restart .