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Title: Apple and Samsung working on a standardized e-SIM card Post by: HCK on July 18, 2015, 09:00:12 pm Apple and Samsung working on a standardized e-SIM card
<article> <section class="page"> <p> If it all goes according to plan, you could soon be able to switch mobile carriers by going to the settings page on your smartphone.</p><p> On Thursday The Financial Times (http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/fc78a3ea-294b-11e5-acfb-cbd2e1c81cca.html?desktop=true#axzz3g4D5SZfL) (paywall) reported that Apple and Samsung are in “advanced talks” with telecom operators from all over the world to launch new electronic SIM cards. These e-SIM cards would be standardized among both smartphone makers and come embedded in their devices, creating a “common architecture.” Unlike physical SIM cards, e-SIM cards offer more flexibility to users. Instead of being locked into a cellular plan, you will be able to sign up to a new plan or switch plans instantly.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2949004/smartphones/apple-and-samsung-working-on-a-standardized-e-sim-card.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article> Source: Apple and Samsung working on a standardized e-SIM card (http://www.macworld.com/article/2949004/smartphones/apple-and-samsung-working-on-a-standardized-e-sim-card.html#tk.rss_all) |