Why do I have SIM 1 and SIM 2?

One would choose to have one network for calls and the other for data mainly for financial reasons. The exact support for each SIM slot depends on the phone but in most cases: SIM1 supports all features of the network (2G/3G/4G/data) SIM2 can be used only to make or receive voice calls, in many cases 2G only.

What is the point of a dual SIM?

Having two SIM cards lets you keep calls and messages for two numbers separate. So you can give out your numbers to the appropriate people. Depending on the phone you can set it to prompt which number to call out on every time, or have defaults. For instance all outgoing calls on SIM 1 and all text messages on SIM 2.

What is the point of a Dual SIM?

What is the difference between hybrid slot and dedicated slot?

Dedicated Card Slot is, in which sim try, you can use Dual Sim Card And A MicroSD card at the same time that is called Dedicated Card Slot. With the help of you enjoy dual Internet connections at the same time while you using a MicroSD Card. On the other side, the hybrid Card slot has limitations.

Is dual SIM phone harmful?

A dual SIM phone can routinely exceed the threshold limits of radiation if used in low signal areas i.e rural areas, lifts and cars, basements etc. Network coverage in India being patchy, there is always a greater risk that one of the SIM networks is weak thereby leading to enhanced radiation.

Can you have two SIM cards on one phone?

But with eSIM becoming more common you may find dual phone numbers on one device without loading in two SIMs. But for now, most dual SIM setups use a dual SIM smartphone. These break down into two types: DSDA and DSFA.

Which SIM card goes in which slot on a dual SIM phone?

Some dual sim phones only receives mobile data from 1 of the sim slot. So the one with data will go in the slot which will allow you to receive data. In most cases that will be slot one. However, if both sims have no data it would basically be your one choice which sim goes in which slot.

Why do people in Asia use cell phones instead of SIM cards?

Other reasons include separation of work and private life, etc. Because people in Asia travel between different places and its useful to have different cell local providers rather than roaming Also people in Asia tend to own their own phones rather than get a locked down carrier phone.

What are the disadvantages of dual SIM technology?

Dual SIM Single Standby (Passive) – this is the worst implementation of the Dual SIM technology, and affordable phones commonly use it. A Dual SIM Passive phone is capable of using two different SIM cards, but only one of them can be active at any time. That means that when one SIM card works, the other is unreachable.