iPhone SIM could circumvent integrated companies and the debut of point sources in the NFC

Apple tend to try to further marginalize its carrier partners by using a new SIM card pre-programmed for the iPhone. The card - which, according to sources of GigaOM Gemalto is developing - has a ROM in advance and upgradeable flash chip, the ultimate capacity being injected with carrier information via a network connection, and the same time activated through iTunes, and be integrated into the iPhone and can not access the user. Gemalto, meanwhile, would handle the necessary backend to the system.  top iphone Programmable SIM card iPhone buyers would choose their company at the point of sale - or Apple stores or through Apple online portal - or even via a download from the App Store, with the last settings automatically sent your device and a minimum of zero contact with the carriers themselves. Europe is dumped on the market more likely for Apple to debut the system, like the iPhone 4 is currently sold across multiple networks in several European countries. buy cheap apple ipod mp3 player accessories online The benefit to consumers would be an installation procedure easier and potentially more direct international roaming. On the negative side, through the integration of the new SIM card into the motherboard of the iPhone, Apple effectively circumvent now unlock their phones and SIM cards to swap will only be able to switch to Apple company had "approved" for inclusion in the list of options. Interestingly, Gemalto are also specialists in the NFC and contactless payments, and there is speculation that this work could actually be the first step in a model with NFC-equipped iPhone. Apple already has several patents covering non-cash purchase and related technologies, and this hardware and the back-end system could be easily converted to the implementation of these.