iPad and micro SIMs

wco81 · 30-01-2010, 04:07

There are theories about why they went with micrSIMs. Like they didn't want iPhone users to just pop their SIMs into it and avoid paying data for a second device.

Or that they didn't want the favorable plans (no contract, $15 or $30) to be used for other netbooks or tablets.

It could be that Apple is giving AT&T a piece of the sale of the 3G models to get these contract terms and they may be negotiating to do the same with carriers in other countries.

adam917 · 30-01-2010, 04:16

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Originally Posted by wco81

There are theories about why they went with micrSIMs. Like they didn't want iPhone users to just pop their SIMs into it and avoid paying data for a second device.

Or that they didn't want the favorable plans (no contract, $15 or $30) to be used for other netbooks or tablets.

It could be that Apple is giving AT&T a piece of the sale of the 3G models to get these contract terms and they may be negotiating to do the same with carriers in other countries.

Is the micro SIM an official standard as something allowed to be used?

I'm nervous hearing this kind of news because it could mean a fractured market in the future full of phones that have different type of SIMs in similar way the US has two major technologies in use (GSM & CDMA).

andy · 30-01-2010, 13:13

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Originally Posted by adam917

Where can I get info on the specifications of this micro SIM? Is it incompatible with the old format? Or are there cutters that can turn your old SIMs into the micro variety if you buy a device with such a slot? This format can work wonders with such phones like watch phones.

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Originally Posted by adam917

Is the micro SIM an official standard as something allowed to be used?

It looks like it will be electrically compatible, and you might use a good template and some scissors. In fact it looks like this is the size used by those dual SIM adapters where you cut two and put them side by side.

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wco81 (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 304 Join Date: 17 Jun 2007 Country:	30-01-2010, 04:07 There are theories about why they went with micrSIMs. Like they didn't want iPhone users to just pop their SIMs into it and avoid paying data for a second device. Or that they didn't want the favorable plans (no contract, $15 or $30) to be used for other netbooks or tablets. It could be that Apple is giving AT&T a piece of the sale of the 3G models to get these contract terms and they may be negotiating to do the same with carriers in other countries.