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[Mikes_kitchen]

Do I need a new SIM card to get 5g on my new iPhone 12 Pro? 

[BenMcr]

All Virgin Mobile SIM cards are compatible with 5G.

However you'll need both the carrier update for the iPhone, and notification from Virgin Mobile that you're on the 5G network to get 5G in a 5G coverage area.

[Mikes_kitchen]

Thanks that’s really helpful

how do I get the carrier update, had a text this morning to say I’m now in a 5g area 

[BenMcr]

Here's the Apple help page for doing a manual check

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201270

[Mikes_kitchen]

Amazing Thankyou that’s worked