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Micro-SIM is also called 3FF or Third Form Factor. It is a ‘younger brother’ of ordinary SIM-card, and due to iPad and iPhone 4 releases these small SIMs are quickly seizing the World.

The exact (or almost exact) size of Micro SIM is 12 x 15 mm (0.47 x 0.59 inch). It’s a almost half less than an ordinary SIM-card. That’s why it’s not appropriate for general mobile phones using 2G SIM standard.

The History:

The SIM-card of a general debt/credit card size was the stage one in SIM-cards production. Then it was followed by the SIM-card (2G), and now the 3rd Generation sim-card – the Third Form Factor (3FF), Micro SIM or Mini-UICC on the go. Micros are 50% smaller than SIMs, taking to the account that the chip-area is not actually reduced. Well, not every third party manufacturer or some services are approaching these standards yet.

The Apple Inc. was the pioneer to begin the new era. A lot of Network Providers like AT&T, TMobile in USA, Orange, Vodafone and O-2 are approaching the standard as well. Simyo Provider from EU is already making some steps offering the users to make pre-payments for the micro sim cards orders. Other Companies like A1 in Austria took them ready for sale online from the middle of April.

But now the big point for discussions is why iPad — a gadget which is much bigger than its younger brother iPhone — works with Micro-SIM standard? It’s difficult to answer.

Anyway, for everyone who needs to use their 3ff in different gadgets with old SIM slots, there is now a smart solution. The Micro SIM adapter was specially designed for these reasons: it will carry the MicroSIM and turn it into the ordinary SIM. You can easily interchange your MicroSIM from iPad to any cell phone and visa versa.

MicroSIM adapter is sold at 4.59€ (approx. 5.7$) per unit or at 9.99€ (approx. 12.48$) per 3 units at BuyMicroSIMadapter.com. There are also nice offers on bulk orders. So, don’t miss a good chance to buy a MUST-HAVE gadget!

Go get it.