Why keep your SIM card only limited to your cell phones? Why not use this cellular technology to access various other devices too like your camera’s and music players. This idea was put forward by the GSM Association recently to promote the use of SIM cards in embedded form in several devices.
SIM cards have been apparently used in iPad and even some laptops but embedded SIM cards show a vast usage of the cellular technology beyond voice only. According to the GSM Association embedded SIM cards will be an intrinsic part of the device which can be activated remotely unlike the mobile SIM cards that is replaceable. The GSM Association comprise of giants like Verizon, AT&T, China Mobile and Vodafone.
GSMA Chief Executive Rob Conway said, "As our industry moves from connecting phones to connecting a wide range of devices, it is apparent that the embedded SIM could deliver even greater flexibility"
Near field communication (NFC) can be utilized in conjunction with this embedded SIM technology where you can use your music player to communicate wirelessly to a payment station, converting your iPods to e-wallets.
A consortium comprising of leading service providers like SK Telecom, Telecom Italia, Telefonica, Verizon Wireless, and Vodafone have grouped together to work with several SIM manufacturers and promote the embedded SIM technology. This technology is expected to be a part of several devices till next year according to the GSM Association.
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