Apple began testing a virtual cellular operator

Continued: Apple has denied everything .

Apple has begun testing a virtual cellular operator in the US. In addition, the company is negotiating the establishment of an operator in Europe.

As Business Insider notes, it could take five years to launch the service: Apple has been negotiating with operators for years. Back in 2006, it was reported that the company filed a patent to create a virtual mobile operator.

There is no guarantee that the case will move beyond the test run. (English.)

Business Insider

• In 2014, Apple introduced the Apple SIM, which only works in the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3. The SIM card allows you to switch between mobile operators, that is, the user is not tied to a specific operator.
• Google is also testing a virtual operator. service The Fi is currently only available for the Nexus 6 and only in the US.