First Facebook SIM Card Released

Every GSM cell phone will soon have Facebook built right in, as Gemalto has created the first SIM card including functions related to the social network.

Every GSM cell phone will soon have Facebook built right in, as Gemalto has created the first SIM card including functions related to the social network.

A spokesperson for the social network confirmed the development in via email:

We worked closely with Gemalto on their Facebook for SIM product and believe it will be another easy and affordable way for people to stay connected through Facebook on the mobile phone of their choice. Facebook for SIM creatively combines technologies from some of our existing mobile solutions that especially are attractive for people with feature phones and have limited or no data plans with a mobile operator.

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