Softbank, iPhone and Android can be diverted to SIM in the summer of 2022

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21/11/2022
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　Do you know that SoftBank SIM is a unique specification and may not communicate just by replacing it?In order to abolish the specifications, SoftBank is preparing to replace the SIM card with Android and iPhone.

ソフトバンクSIMカードの種類は複数ある左から、iPhone専用「nano USIM カードA（C2）」「nano USIM カードA（C）」「nano USIMカード」「Pocket WiFi 用 USIMカード」

There are multiple SIMs in iPhone and Android

　Softbank has a different SIM card (USIM card) depending on the type of the terminal, and the following SIM cards exist when divided roughly.

　If the terminal type matches, it can be replaced and used as it is, but if the size of the SIM card is different depending on the same terminal type, or if the terminal type is different, it cannot be replaced.

　Replacing the SIM card itself is not an act that is usually done frequently, but is there anybody who is in trouble with the following due to these specifications?

ソフトバンク、iPhoneとAndroidでSIMの流用が可能に　2022年夏をめどに

　For example, the iPhone 5s is broken, and the first aid treatment is obtained from the Apple Store or a used dealer, and contact with the family or acquaintance until the new terminal arrives from SoftBank.I want to be able to compete.

　In conclusion, this is not possible.This is because the SIM card differs depending on the type of the terminal even in the iPhone.the detail is right below.

　For this reason, it is necessary to exchange and reissue the SIM card after going to the SoftBank shop.

　Similarly, the following cases can not be used by replacing the SIM card alone (even if you replace it strictly, you can use only voice calls, or the terminal cannot read the SIM card information normally).

　Furthermore, if the SIM card is replaced and reissued, a reissue fee of 3300 yen (including tax) will be charged (including tax).This was also a burden for users.

Androidスマートフォンでも9種類ものSIMが存在する機種ごとのUSIMカードの種類についてもサポートのページで確認できる

Why is it such a troublesome specification in the future?

　So why did you bother to make this specification?Softbank Public Relations explains this."Because the services provided in the price plan and the set sales of the terminal were different, the types of SIM were divided to provide appropriate services to customers to prevent unauthorized use in replacement."

　Regarding the unique specifications of this SoftBank SIM card, the question and answer of the presentation of the “online brand LINEMO” held on February 18, 2021 was “recognized as an issue” by SoftBank's Managing Officer of Softbank.He said, "We are preparing for the solution."

　After that, ITMEDIA Mobile contacted SoftBank Public Relations, saying, "Android and iPhone SIMs have not been reissued with SIMs to make it possible to use the SIM card with high needs for users.We are doing so that they can be used in each (exchanging use). "The restrictions on using SIM replacement between Android and iPhone will be abolished by the summer of 2022.

　In addition, the diversion of SIM is not only a new SIM, but also existing SIMs.

　It seems that this preparation has been gradually being prepared since January 2022, and it is undecided what to do with routers and tablets.Anyway, it's good news for those who buy a smartphone without a line contract, replace the SIM of Softbank, or consider using it.

　It is undecided to unify the type of SIM regardless of OS.

[Update: February 21, 2022 At 18:34, the SIM was shared, but it is not strictly common (unified), so it is possible to replace it, so some additions.Fixed.]