3 Hong Kong launches prepaid plans for Apple SIM
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Hong Kong mobile operator 3 has announced its support for Apple SIM, introducing a line of short-term LTE data plans that can be chosen and activated from compatible iPads.
The operator has introduced day pass plans offering two days of connectivity for HK$38 ($4.90), seven days for HK$88 and 14 days for HK$168. These plans have fair use limits of 2.5GB, 3.5GB and 5GB respectively.
Customers will also be able to choose monthly data pass plans for HK$168 for 1GB, HK$248 for 2GB or HK$298 for 3GB.
Customers on Apple SIM LTE data plans will be charged a HK$2 administration fee every 30 days.
Global Apple SIM partner GigSky has meanwhile announced it had expanded its cellular data plans for Apple SIM to cover over 149 countries, up from just over 90. The prepaid packages are now available in all the top travel destinations, the company said.
GigSky data plans are available in APAC markets including Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand, Australia, Pakistan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Japan. The plans typically range from US$15 for 100MB of data over three days to $50 for 1GB of data over 30 days.
Apple SIM is supported by the iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 and iPad mini 4.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific iPad models are compatible with Apple SIM and 3 Hong Kong's new plans?
Which specific iPad models are compatible with Apple SIM and 3 Hong Kong's new plans?
The Apple SIM is supported by the iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 4. These models can utilise 3 Hong Kong's new short-term LTE data plans.
Q.What are the fair use limits for 3 Hong Kong's short-term day pass plans?
What are the fair use limits for 3 Hong Kong's short-term day pass plans?
The two-day plan has a 2.5GB limit, the seven-day plan has a 3.5GB limit, and the 14-day plan has a 5GB limit. These apply to the day pass options offered by 3 Hong Kong.
Q.Does 3 Hong Kong charge any additional fees for its Apple SIM LTE data plans?
Does 3 Hong Kong charge any additional fees for its Apple SIM LTE data plans?
Yes, customers on Apple SIM LTE data plans will be charged a HK$2 administration fee. This fee is applied every 30 days of service.
Q.How do GigSky's Apple SIM data plans compare in price and data allowance to 3 Hong Kong's offerings?
How do GigSky's Apple SIM data plans compare in price and data allowance to 3 Hong Kong's offerings?
GigSky's plans typically range from US$15 for 100MB over three days to $50 for 1GB over 30 days. 3 Hong Kong offers options like HK$168 for 1GB monthly or HK$38 for 2.5GB over two days.
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