Apple announced that users in Australia will now be able to utilize the Apple Sim for their iPad mini, and iPad Air 2, but will not be able to enjoy the feature that is a big attraction for US and UK users.
The tech giant rolled out the Apple SIM alongside the release of its iPad Air 2. The main attraction mentioned above for the Apple Sim is that it allows users to switch between different mobile operators for better rates and coverage on prepaid plans. Unfortunately, this is not yet available for users other than in the UK and the US. However, what Apple has recently revealed is that the Apple Sim service can be used by those Australians who are travelling to another country.
Apple has signed an agreement with GigSky to provide roaming services in more than 90 countries to consumers of the Apple Sim. Keep in mind, being able to choose a specific carrier will not be allowed for users of other countries, which means if a user is travelling to US or UK, a choice of a better deal will not be an option for him.
Australians can purchase the Apple Sim from the Apple Store for a reasonable amount of AU$7. A data package can then be chosen for a specific country the user is visiting. The Apple Sim is also rolling out to consumers in Germany, France, Italy, Canada, Netherlands, Sweden, Turkey, Spain, and Switzerland.
Australians will still have to pay higher amounts for roaming data rates. For instance, a 1GB package in the US costs AU$50, and in the UK, a 3GB data package costs AU$50. However a consumers visiting New Zealand will be able to choose a 500MB package from GigSky for AU$50.
