Roaming sim cards

[jonsie]

I wonder if this is the future or it will go the way of other attempts to switch between networks?

"A consumer-focused Sim card that automatically connects users to whichever UK mobile network has the best signal is set to go on sale.

Lancashire-based start-up Anywhere Sim aims to launch its notspot-tackling service within five weeks.

A small number of other mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) already offer national roaming in the UK, but target their products at business customers.

One expert said demand for the new service might be limited by its cost.

The main operators - Vodafone, EE, O2 and Three - have resisted pressure from the government to offer national roaming themselves."

National roaming Anywhere Sim card to tackle UK notspots - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-33091991

[Cleoriff]

Sounds great @jonsie.... If we could be assured it would work....and work well 

[PhoneChanger]

Interesting idea in principle, however it appears making calls etc is limited to the O2 network to get the 5p rate, to do this on other networks they are charging double the rates, which could work out expensive for some users.

Consider as well that a lot of user will use around 1 GB of data per month, at 5p per mb this is over £50! a lot of users would be better off just getting a few different network PayT sims.

[MI5]

Definitely cost limited at the mo, but who knows what for the future.

[perksie]

Brilliant idea if they can get the majors to agree, hopefully the cost will drop as it gets more popular.

[jonsie]

Agreement is the issue quite apart from the cost. Such a good idea but I remain sceptical I'm afraid.