ETSI standard specification published 4FF nano-SIM

A week later, after the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)  has agreed to standardize the format nano-SIM in it as that offered by AppleOn the website of the organization came the official data on the form factor 4FF (fourth form factor, Fourth Form Factor). The relevant document under the number TS 102 221 V11.0.0 (2012-06) occupies a 181 page.

If, before this has been suggested that the basis of the new standard was adopted by Apple's design, taking into account amendments of other companies, we can now say with confidence that the halt to the ETSI version Cupertino without any corrections. Specifications of competed with the proposal of three members: Nokia, RIM and Motorola.

As reported at ETSI, ultra-compact version of the format, called 4FF, provides a further reduction in the size of SIM-card in order to maximize interior space phones and tablets.

The size of the new "simok" 40% less in comparison with the current micro-SIM, used in the iPhone and the iPad. According to ETSI, the size of standard card nano-SIM are 12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67 mm, and the presence of the adapter it is backward compatible with micro-SIM, and offers the same functionality as the current SIM-card.

Previously, Apple representatives have stated that if they accepted the proposed option, the company will license the use of nano-SIM for mobile device manufacturers are absolutely free.