The possibility that SIM lock is not applied to iPad for Japan, Steve Jobs surprising answer

Reservation acceptance started from May 10It is Apple's tablet terminal "iPad" which only waited for the release date of May 28, but Apple's Japanese corporationThe model corresponding to 3G communication must be SIM locked so that it can only be used with SOFTBANK MOBILEIt is clarifying.

But for this matter, some people directly contacted Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive officer,There is no SIM lock on iPad for JapanIt was revealed that there was a surprising answer: It is hard to believe that, but what exactly is it?

Note that the above imageThe self-made NTT Docomo's MicroSIM card, the bastard who communicated with SIM free version of iPadIt is what was released.

Details are as below.
Steve Jobs Says iPad in Japan Not Really SIM Locked << Mobile in Japan

According to this article, when the iPad was announcedSteve Jobs said "All iPads are SIM free"Nonetheless, as for the model released in Japan, SOFTBANK MOBILE 's SIM lock is being given, since 1983 it is an American male living in TokyoDoug LernerHe said he contacted Steve Jobs directly.

In a mail sent to Steve Jobs, Mr. Doug is a SIM-free 3G model iPad that is sold in the United States, and AT & T, which offers a flat rate communication service of 30 dollars a month (about 2800 yen), is a user We do not force a minimum contract period on to say that it is wonderful.

And about the iPad for Japan,The usage fee of flat-rate service is 2910 yen (at the time of monthly allocation) and two-year contract is requiredIn addition, despite being unable to use AT & T's communication service while traveling in the USA due to SIM lock, the iPad sold in the USA is SIM free, so Japan To introduce SoftBank Mobile's SIM card, it is an unfair condition that communication service can be used.

The answer that Steve Jobs did to this inquiry is as follows. Translation "The version of iPad sold in Japan actually corresponds to international SIM cardTo the content that it is.

Actually, the version of iPad sold in Japan does not accept international SIMs.

Steve Jobs' answer isAnswer that Apple's Japanese corporation made a response to the inquiries of GIGAZINE Editorial Department "SOFTBANK MOBILE SIM LOCK is being applied"Although it is totally different contents, what exactly is it?

"Compatible with international SIM cards" means that SIM locks are applied only to Japanese competitors (NTT Docomo), and SIM cards of any overseas company But it is also worrisome about whether it means that it can be used ... ....