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I really don't like the sound of this. The SIM card is the one thing that keeps mobile service relatively divorced from the hardware. I can keep the same phone
by davb 12y ago
I really don't like the sound of this. The SIM card is the one thing that keeps mobile service relatively divorced from the hardware. I can keep the same phone but change SIM whenever it suits. I can also take change hardware and just move the SIM.
I don't need to ask my provider or hardware OEM for permission. I have control. In the Apple scenario I'm giving this up. I vaguely remember some wrangling with GSMA over this.
Ultimately, as with many Apple products, we'll be trading control for convenience.
- milkshakes 12y agonobody says you have to use the Apple SIM. it's just a card. remove it and replace it if you do not like it.
- hayksaakian 12y agoCorrect me if im wrong: To emphasize the point: the apple sim is two parts: a Literal Sim card, and separate software. If you don't want it, take it out.
- techsupporter 12y agoBut that's his point: What incentive does Apple (or any other mobile device manufacturer) have to make devices with user-replaceable SIMs?
- kalleboo 12y agoNow, yes. I'm fine with that. But there were already rumblings years ago about them wanting to take the SIM out of the equation. Obviously that's their goal. As long as the GSMA doesn't allow that (since the GSM standard mandates a SIM card) then this is a fine solution.