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Re: Apple SIM

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Post by marzell »

odonnellryan wrote: post #18
a_t48 wrote: post #10

I wonder how the rates compare to Google Fi? (Which is also compatible with iPad, even if it isn't advertized).

In case anyone is curious, there's a list of compatible devices on this page: https://support.google.com/fi/answer/6330195?hl=en I didn't know this was a thing. Is it new?

FYI on Fi there are many devices that seem to work well, even if they aren't on the official list of supported devices.

Fi also supports additional devices using a data-only SIM, which doesn't cost any extra except for the per-GB data rates. No $15 surcharge just for the ability to use other devices, etc. Same thing with tethering.

edit: also, this isn't exactly new, Google Fi was introduced in October 2016. I've been using it since then with no problems. In fact, I once received a reimbursement for a short outage that I hadn't even realized happened.

Re: Apple SIM

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Post by Jtsummers »

mrnobody_67 wrote: post #19

too bad this doesn't work in iPhones. I have 15+ international SIM cards. Slightly inconvenient to have to buy one for each country I visit to avoid surprise roaming charges.

Google's Project Fi does work in iPhones (if they're unlocked) when you travel internationally. It's not quite as effective as using a Nexus (now Pixel) device (they switch between carriers more effectively, they're designed to), but it does work. Can get you down to one SIM if you don't mind not having a local-to-the-country phone number.

EDIT: To qualify this, it's more useful if your primary country is the US.

Re: Apple SIM

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Post by radicaldreamer »

This isn’t new and it’s fairly expensive compared to Google Fi or T-Mobile. Might be worth it for customers in some countries but US users have much better choices for roaming internationally.

Re: Apple SIM

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Post by paxys »

kylec wrote: post #12

This isn't new, the Apple SIM has been around since 2014: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_SIM

And you have been able to purchase a data plan straight from your iPad even before Apple SIM was officially a thing.

Re: Apple SIM

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Post by votepaunchy »

marzell wrote: post #21
odonnellryan wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

In case anyone is curious, there's a list of compatible devices on this page: https://support.google.com/fi/answer/6330195?hl=en I didn't know this was a thing. Is it new?

FYI on Fi there are many devices that seem to work well, even if they aren't on the official list of supported devices. Fi also supports additional devices using a data-only SIM, which doesn't cost any extra except for the per-GB data rates. No $15 surcharge just for the ability to use other devices, etc. Same thing with tethering. edit: also, this isn't exactly new, Google Fi was introduced in October 2016. I've bee…

There's no extra charge for a data-only SIM but you are required to have a primary device which costs $20 (plus $10/GB). Would be great to offer this to customers on other carriers.

Re: Apple SIM

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Post by votepaunchy »

hprotagonist wrote: post #17
Cyph0n wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Can you pay for an unlocked iPhone in installments? I'm not prepared to throw down the price upfront honestly.

technically yes, because verizon got sued into being required to sell unlocked phones.

Device locking was prohibited by the FCC for Block C (700 MHz):

> (e)Handset locking prohibited. No licensee may disable features on handsets it provides to customers, to the extent such features are compliant with the licensee's standards pursuant to paragraph (b)of this section, nor configure handsets it provides to prohibit use of such handsets on other providers' networks.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/27.16

Re: Apple SIM

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Post by odonnellryan »

marzell wrote: post #21
odonnellryan wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

In case anyone is curious, there's a list of compatible devices on this page: https://support.google.com/fi/answer/6330195?hl=en I didn't know this was a thing. Is it new?

FYI on Fi there are many devices that seem to work well, even if they aren't on the official list of supported devices. Fi also supports additional devices using a data-only SIM, which doesn't cost any extra except for the per-GB data rates. No $15 surcharge just for the ability to use other devices, etc. Same thing with tethering. edit: also, this isn't exactly new, Google Fi was introduced in October 2016. I've bee…

It's pretty cool. Google does not charge for the SIM so I ordered one. I think I'll pick up a cheap device sometime to keep on the boat for reading and use as a backup GPS!

I've been using Fi for a while but I didn't realize they had these data-only sims available.

Re: Apple SIM

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Post by odonnellryan »

votepaunchy wrote: post #26
marzell wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

FYI on Fi there are many devices that seem to work well, even if they aren't on the official list of supported devices. Fi also supports additional devices using a data-only SIM, which doesn't cost any extra except for the per-GB data rates. No $15 surcharge just for the ability to use other devices, etc. Same thing with tethering. edit: also, this isn't exactly new, Google Fi was introduced in October 2016. I've bee…

There's no extra charge for a data-only SIM but you are required to have a primary device which costs $20 (plus $10/GB). Would be great to offer this to customers on other carriers.

When I realized this I ordered one right away.
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