If you get a new Sim Be careful handling it.!  the Gold area is very Sensitive to Static Electricity in our Bodies & the Oils in our fingers an one touch to the Sim can Mess it Up to were the phone won't Work as it should or at all..When i Remove my Sim Cards i use an X-Acto Knive to cut the Tabs.. But i do this under calm conditions an when i am not in a Hurry.!  it can be done an it make taking the Sim out of the Card a hole heck of allot easier..b33