I don't see why they think they should do this.... Everywhere around the world is not limited and all phones are unlocked like it should be. Has anyone tried to get there phones unlocked by AT&T? and How much trouble have they given you?
so how much is a new Apple SIM going to cost?
Verizon, the fourth major carrier in the United States, did not opt to allow the Apple SIM to work with its network.
(Sprint has zero LTE coverage in the San Francisco/San Jose area)
AT&T's strategy: never miss an opportunity to screw the customer, just because we can. To all those considering switching to T-Mobile: I did this last year and it's the best thing I ever did. Cheaper, better coverage, better speeds, and it's the only company in the US to offer an unlimited, unthrottled LTE data plan (Sprint has zero LTE coverage in the San Francisco/San Jose area)
(Emphasis mine.)The Apple SIM gives you the flexibility to choose from a variety of short-term plans from select carriers in the U.S. and UK right on your iPad. So whenever you need it, you can choose the plan that works best for you with no long-term commitments.
better coverage
Wasn't there a ruling recently that they can no longer do this?
not entirely true. we considered going with tmo as a replacement for our overpriced local broadband. they started throttling our "unlimited" data after about 15GB (we use about 30-50 a month). It was still usable but there was a noticeable speed degradation.
Yes, that is my question -- actually, 1) will Apple make them available and 2) at what price.
Does ATT give out free SIMs? I might try and see if they will give or sell me one. I really don't want to "burn" the universal one as I'm going to London next year and it will come in handy.
Actually, it's worse. They used to sell you devices that were locked, and they have to unlock them now (for a fee). However, in this case the customer bought an unlocked iPad and AT&T seems to be locking it, if these reports are right. I would consider that to be property damage.
AT&T IS NOT LOCKING THE iPAD!Actually, it's worse. They used to sell you devices that were locked, and they have to unlock them now (for a fee). However, in this case the customer bought an unlocked iPad and AT&T seems to be locking it, if these reports are right. I would consider that to be property damage.