Nano sim was first intruduced in the year 2012 by The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). It is 40 percent smaller than the current micro-SIM format and measures just 12.3mm wide by 8.8mm high, and 0.67mm thick. Its is used in apple iphone 5 and higher end model smartphones.
The
Main innovation of this project is to save the precious space in smartphone
technology. The new SIM is no way different (apart from the size)
than the existing SIM cards and it offers the same functionality.
Nano-SIM
challenges
While the nano-SIM might be smaller, there is a downside to it. Unlike the micro-SIM cards, which could be made by simply cutting the normal SIM cards, nano-SIM cards cannot be made this way, as nano-SIM is also 15pc thinner than micro-SIM. So, even if normal/micro-SIM can be cut to the nano-SIM size, there is no way to reduce the thickness.
While the nano-SIM might be smaller, there is a downside to it. Unlike the micro-SIM cards, which could be made by simply cutting the normal SIM cards, nano-SIM cards cannot be made this way, as nano-SIM is also 15pc thinner than micro-SIM. So, even if normal/micro-SIM can be cut to the nano-SIM size, there is no way to reduce the thickness.
The
consumers will have to get the nano-SIM cards directly from their telecom
operators; like vodaphone and airtel showroom. However adapters can be used to
convert nano-SIM cards to a micro-SIM or a normal SIM card. Several adapters
are already available in the market to allow users to get ready ahead of their
nano supporting smartphones.
It is good work for a start. A close up of the photo would be better. congrats Meenakshi for posting it first!
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