How to create and earn SaaS | Part 15 | Virtual SIM? No, not heard
No time to explain! I have been following and writing for a long time about the development of guys from the ComfortWay company ( http://4tourist.com ), who work in the segment of roaming-free communication technologies, virtual SIMs, and are ahead of the curve. Today, dry news from them and comments why the news is great. News on the results of their participation in the GSMA World Mobile Congress.
News # 1
Colleagues set up an international association of companies and entrepreneurs working in the provision of virtual communication services.
VSCA (Virtual SIM Card Alliance).
News # 2
The Alliance is working to create a cloud service for managing the virtual SIM cards ComfortWay Virtual SIM Cloud.
and actually became the first global independent provider of SIM profiles from the cloud.
Cloud functionality:
i.e., in fact, the cloud assumes the functions of a connector or hub between operators, end users, and manufacturers of wearable devices, and this is beneficial for everyone and allows you to smooth out the conflicts of interests of the parties - mobile device manufacturers do not want to produce devices with a limited pool, operators do not provide, want to release products that are ready to work around the world without additional user actions, and operators want to expand the customer base at the expense of visiting tourists and the market of M2M devices .
Scenario of using a cloud by a mobile operator
A virtual SIM card can be installed into any wearable device or a chipset with a built-in SIM chip. The choice of the operator is made by the user from the application. To ensure security, operator profiles are stored on certified platforms of SIM card manufacturers or in the IPVS cloud - an independent virtual SIM provider. The profile can be filled (selected from the application) SIM-cards of any operator who has implemented the ability to transfer independently or decided to work with an independent supplier of SIM profiles from the cloud.
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News # 3
In the line ComfortWay, a new product ComfortWay MINI
This version is a mini-router that can connect via a USB connection, as well as “distribute” Wi-Fi to several gadgets. ComfortWay Mini will be especially convenient for laptop users, as well as for all travelers - motorists, so a special USB adapter is included in the package in order not to occupy the cigarette lighter socket.
Specifications
Speed: up to 21 MB / s;
Dimensions: 91.5x27x11mm;
Weight: 90 gr.
SIM card: T-mobile;
Coverage: all EU countries;
Number of simultaneously connected devices: up to 5;
# News 4
ComfortWay implements the Remote SIM Provisioning technology (remote downloading of SIM-card profiles to a smartphone), which was approved by the GSMA international association in the summer of 2014. In fact, the technology allows using virtual SIM-cards instead of installing physical SIMs in a smartphone.
About virtual sim
The main function of a classic SIM card is to store identification information about the owner, which allows the subscriber to easily and quickly change cellular devices without changing their account, but simply moving their SIM card to another phone. Virtual SIM can be tied to a specific device in the form of a built-in SIM-chip, which at any time you can pour the profile of the local operator. The alternative is a “classic” form factor with one indisputable advantage - the operator and the tariff plan can be changed in a matter of minutes.
News # 5
The integration of the DentalCloud cloud and the ComfortWay service has been launched so that access to the first one is comfortable when traveling abroad.
News # 6
ComfortWay and Simkomat (another Russian enterprise) are discussing the possibility of integration with the CheckU system, which allows you to remotely sign an agreement with a telecom operator - in this case, with an independent service provider in Russia ComfortWay Virtual SIM Cloud. The principle of CheckU operation - to get a virtual SIM, you do not need to go to a service center, as it was before, you need to take a photo of your passport and person through a special application. In just 2-3 minutes, if you can be identified, the contract will be concluded.
Alexey Kalachnikov
Materials series "How to create and earn on SaaS"
News # 1
Colleagues set up an international association of companies and entrepreneurs working in the provision of virtual communication services.
VSCA (Virtual SIM Card Alliance).
News # 2
The Alliance is working to create a cloud service for managing the virtual SIM cards ComfortWay Virtual SIM Cloud.
and actually became the first global independent provider of SIM profiles from the cloud.
Cloud functionality:
- secure storage of virtual SIM-card images of participating operators (in partnership with leading manufacturers of SIM cards)
- billing - a single user balance and dynamic management of device tariffs or SIM cards
- Secure transfer of profiles on SIM cards according to GSMA standards
- integration with partner services - Internet portals providing travel services to potential customers
- SIM protection implementation
i.e., in fact, the cloud assumes the functions of a connector or hub between operators, end users, and manufacturers of wearable devices, and this is beneficial for everyone and allows you to smooth out the conflicts of interests of the parties - mobile device manufacturers do not want to produce devices with a limited pool, operators do not provide, want to release products that are ready to work around the world without additional user actions, and operators want to expand the customer base at the expense of visiting tourists and the market of M2M devices .
Scenario of using a cloud by a mobile operator
A virtual SIM card can be installed into any wearable device or a chipset with a built-in SIM chip. The choice of the operator is made by the user from the application. To ensure security, operator profiles are stored on certified platforms of SIM card manufacturers or in the IPVS cloud - an independent virtual SIM provider. The profile can be filled (selected from the application) SIM-cards of any operator who has implemented the ability to transfer independently or decided to work with an independent supplier of SIM profiles from the cloud.
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News # 3
In the line ComfortWay, a new product ComfortWay MINI
This version is a mini-router that can connect via a USB connection, as well as “distribute” Wi-Fi to several gadgets. ComfortWay Mini will be especially convenient for laptop users, as well as for all travelers - motorists, so a special USB adapter is included in the package in order not to occupy the cigarette lighter socket.
Specifications
Speed: up to 21 MB / s;
Dimensions: 91.5x27x11mm;
Weight: 90 gr.
SIM card: T-mobile;
Coverage: all EU countries;
Number of simultaneously connected devices: up to 5;
# News 4
ComfortWay implements the Remote SIM Provisioning technology (remote downloading of SIM-card profiles to a smartphone), which was approved by the GSMA international association in the summer of 2014. In fact, the technology allows using virtual SIM-cards instead of installing physical SIMs in a smartphone.
About virtual sim
The main function of a classic SIM card is to store identification information about the owner, which allows the subscriber to easily and quickly change cellular devices without changing their account, but simply moving their SIM card to another phone. Virtual SIM can be tied to a specific device in the form of a built-in SIM-chip, which at any time you can pour the profile of the local operator. The alternative is a “classic” form factor with one indisputable advantage - the operator and the tariff plan can be changed in a matter of minutes.
News # 5
The integration of the DentalCloud cloud and the ComfortWay service has been launched so that access to the first one is comfortable when traveling abroad.
News # 6
ComfortWay and Simkomat (another Russian enterprise) are discussing the possibility of integration with the CheckU system, which allows you to remotely sign an agreement with a telecom operator - in this case, with an independent service provider in Russia ComfortWay Virtual SIM Cloud. The principle of CheckU operation - to get a virtual SIM, you do not need to go to a service center, as it was before, you need to take a photo of your passport and person through a special application. In just 2-3 minutes, if you can be identified, the contract will be concluded.
Alexey Kalachnikov
Materials series "How to create and earn on SaaS"
- Part I | remove all unnecessary, hit the target, experiment
- Part 2 | invaluable experience of Russian ISV
- Part 3 | sales through an affiliate channel that may not be needed
- Part 4 | Startup Quickme - communication and collaboration of small teams
- Part 5 | widespread SaaS integration, how nice the threat is to the rest of the software business or how 1 + 1 turns into 3
- Part 6 | Quickme story for partners or 7 reasons to do things together
- Part 7 | why not sell SaaS?
- Part 8 | SaaS - the realities of the Russian market
- Accidentally forgotten Part 9 | Legal Fog SaaS
- Part 10 | Business Model Metrics
- Part 11 / Cloud Services Reviews / UX and Usability Testing
- Part 12 | Mobile revolution of access to the clouds: how to change the operator in "one click"
- Part 13 / Three steps roaming technologies
- Part 14 | Somersaults with prices
- Part 15 | Virtual SIM? No, not heard
- Part 16 | Own mobile network WI-FI
- Part 17 | Personal data and medical secrets in the cloud
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/286670/
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