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title: "How is Apple SIM different from a regular SIM?"  
description: "How is Apple SIM different from a regular SIM?"  
author: "Kalin"  
published: 2022-05-17  
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category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting", "sim cards"]  
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# How is Apple SIM different from a regular SIM?

How is Apple [SIM](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/3465/new-rules-implemented-for-sim-cards-in-india) different from a [regular](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/99031/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-regular-jobs-and-entrepreneurism) SIM?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- Th**e [Apple](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50941/how-to-use-manage-apple-iphone-6s-call-forwarding-conferencing-blocking-caller-id-call-logs-settings) SIM** is a multi-carrier SIM card that Apple offers. Apple boasts about itself in its own marketing copy:
- With the Apple SIM, you can choose from a choice of short-term plans from various carriers in the United States and the United Kingdom [and now other countries] straight on your iPad. So you can pick the plan that works best for you whenever you need it, with no long-term commitments. You may also be able to choose a data plan from a local carrier for the duration of your trip when you travel.
- The Apple SIM is the same dimensions as a Nano SIM (12.3 mm by 8.8 mm by 0.67 mm), but it's only compatible with certain iPad models that have cellular capabilities.

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