WhatsApp
is the most popular mode of communication these days. The popularity of
the app has now led an Italian company to launch a new SIM called
WhatSim, a SIM that lets you use the messaging service even on roaming
without the need for Wi-Fi or data connection.
According
to Manuel Zanella , the inventor of the card and also the founder and
CEO of Zeromobile, WhatsApp is used by everyone but the only ‘limits’
come in the form of data connection, especially while travelling.
So,
how does it work? WhatSim is compatible with 400 operators across the
world and works in about 150 countries. It easily connects to a provider
network and in case you change your position, it automatically searches
for a new provider. In case a provider with better signal is available,
then it automatically connects by itself without the user even noticing
it, explains the company.
The
SIM could not only be a boon for anyone who loves to travel. This way,
they can stay connected with their dear ones, without incurring any
roaming charges.
The
WhatSim costs €10 that translates to approximately Rs 714. At this
price, you can chat for free all over the world for a year. WhatSim has
neither fixed costs nor monthly payments and it never expires, claims
the company.
However
where multimedia exchange such as Photos, Videos, Audio Clips are
concerned, it will require users to recharge and the number of credits
you require to share this content will depend on which zone your country
falls into, says WhatSim.
India
is currently in Zone 3 and users will need 150 credits for photo, 600
credits for sharing video messages, 30 credits for voice messages.
Contact and location shares don’t require credits. Each recharge of €5
gets users 1000 credits and recharges can go up to a maximum of €50
(10,000 credits). So if you want to share photos, etc in India, you will
have to shell out some money.
Zanella
also plans to launch a special version of WhatSim inspired by Pope
Francis and designed for those countries of the world that the UN calls
the Global South. In some of these countries, he wants to sell the
WhatSim for €5.
Posted by : Gizmeon
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