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Up to 1.4 million O2 UK SIMs could be used in G4S smart meters

Up to 1.4 million O2 UK SIMs could be used in G4S smart meters

Last week Telefonica UK extended its partnership with G4S Utility Services, which is part of the G4S security group.

The new five-year agreement includes the provision of up to 1.4 million O2 SIM cards for ‘smart’ gas/electricity meters and is one of the largest-ever M2M deals in the UK.

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ETSI confirms new ultra-small SIM card design

ETSI confirms new ultra-small SIM card design

ETSI, which defines globally-applicable telecomms and IT standards, has confirmed a new SIM card format that’s 40% smaller than current micro-SIMs.

This fourth form factor - abbreviated to 4FF - is 12.3mm wide, 8.8mm high and 0.67mm thick. It’ll be published in ETSI’s TS 102 221 specification.

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ETSI delays decision about new microSIM standard

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute has postponed its anticipated decision about a new SIM card size.

At a meeting last week, ETSI’s Smart Card Platform Technical Committee decided to delay any vote on the subject.

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GSMA works with Wireless Broadband Alliance to simplify WiFi hotspot connections

The GSMA and the Wireless Broadband Alliance are working together to make it easier for mobile devices to connect to WiFi hotspots.

Both organisations are developing technical and commercial frameworks for ‘WiFi roaming’, which should result in a simpler consumer experience.

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Dual-SIM Android smartphones announced by Samsung

Samsung Electronics has announced two new additions to its Galaxy smartphone series; the Samsung GALAXY Y DUOS and the Samsung GALAXY Y Pro DUOS.

The ‘Y’ designation means they’re aimed at younger users, while ‘Pro’ indicates a QWERTY keyboard.

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