Smaller SIM Format Standardized

Posted by Soulskill on Friday June 1, 2012 @07:27AM from the easier-to-lose dept.

New submitter mk1004 writes "ETSI members have approved a new, smaller SIM format. 'The fourth form factor (4FF) card will be 40% smaller than the current smallest SIM card design, at 12.3mm wide by 8.8mm high, and 0.67mm thick. It can be packaged and distributed in a way that is backwards compatible with existing SIM card designs. The new design will offer the same functionality as all current SIM cards.' Nokia is not happy about the decision, as they believe their version was superior, but they say they're prepared to license the patents essential to the standard."

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Re:So what was better about Nokia's design? by sconeu · 2012-06-01 07:32 · Score: 5, Funny

Nokia would hold the patents.

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Comes with tweezer and magnifying glass by blahbooboo · 2012-06-01 07:35 · Score: 5, Funny

Hope all phones that use these come with a tweezer and magnifying glass! This little sucker is gonna be hard to handle! lol