Apple SIM partner GigSky today announced that its data plans are now available in over 180 countries around the world.
MacRumors obtained a list of the 40 or so new countries and territories that GigSky has expanded into as of this week:
Apple SIM enables iPad users to easily switch between different short-term data plans from select carrier partners without needing multiple SIM cards. Given that GigSky supports more than 180 countries around the world, Apple SIM is particularly convenient for staying connected while traveling.
GigSky data plans start at between one and five cents per MB depending on the country. To purchase an Apple SIM plan, open the Settings app and tap Cellular/Mobile Data > Set Up Cellular/Mobile Data. Data is activated immediately following payment. Plans work in the country in which they are purchased only.
GigSky's announcement also outlined some new deals:
Apple SIM is also available for purchase separately at Apple Store locations in the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Keep in mind that not all carriers support Apple SIM, and it is not available in China.
GigSky's competitors include AlwaysOnline Wireless and Truphone. Visit the Apple SIM website for other partners and countries supported.
MacRumors obtained a list of the 40 or so new countries and territories that GigSky has expanded into as of this week:
- Algeria
- Bangladesh
- Belize
- Bhutan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Chad
- Christmas Island
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Curaçao
- Fiji
- Guam
- Guyana
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kenya
- La Désirade
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Mongolia
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Papua New Guinea
- Rwanda
- San Marino
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Suriname
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Zimbabwe
- Rwanda
GigSky data plans start at between one and five cents per MB depending on the country. To purchase an Apple SIM plan, open the Settings app and tap Cellular/Mobile Data > Set Up Cellular/Mobile Data. Data is activated immediately following payment. Plans work in the country in which they are purchased only.
GigSky's announcement also outlined some new deals:
30-day plans in Canada and Mexico now include 5GB for $50, previously 1GB for the same price. Plans in the United States and Puerto Rico include 5GB for $50, up from 3GB for the same price — and most $50 GigSky plans in Europe offer 3GB of data. Customers will receive a minimum of 1GB in all other destinations, with many plans offering 2GB or more.Apple SIM is embedded in the 9.7-inch iPad Pro and preinstalled in the cellular-enabled new 9.7-inch iPad, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, and 12.9-inch iPad Pro sold in the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and the UK.
Apple SIM is also available for purchase separately at Apple Store locations in the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Keep in mind that not all carriers support Apple SIM, and it is not available in China.
GigSky's competitors include AlwaysOnline Wireless and Truphone. Visit the Apple SIM website for other partners and countries supported.
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