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Im trying to set it up but it says insert sim card. Customers just need to wait for our confirmation, then insert a non o2 sim card and sync with itunes or over wifi. These models also have a sim tray for a nanosim cardyou can use a nanosim card from a carrier. Nanosim pay as you go o2 mobile phone sim cards for sale ebay.
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