Microsoft is making its own no-contract SIM card for Windows phones

While Microsoft has yet to give word in an official rollout of Windows 10 Mobile, a new test build for Windows Insiders was released on 8 January to little fanfare. It’s not immediately clear which markets Microsoft plans to launch its SIM card in, and the pricing of the cellular data.

Google also has its own cellular offer, called Project Fi, which offers voice and data connectivity at $20 per month, plus $10/GB for data. By connecting to their Microsoft account, possibly through the app, users will pay for the service through the Microsoft Store. However, the service itself bears resemblance to Apple SIM Card, which is now available in more than 90 countries and reigns across the world.

When you buy a plan, you’ll be able to use data right away.

But there’s another bit of good news for Microsoft that coincides with additional Windows 10 usage, and that’s the fact that more and more users are entering the Windows Store.

While Microsoft has not made an announcement, it appears that the company is working on a SIM card that will allow users of certain Windows 10 devices to purchase data services from multiple carriers.

A new Cellular Data app hit the Windows App Store this week, and was spotted by The Verge.

Transatel will be providing the cellular data service that Windows 10 would make easy and convenient to purchase.

This could mean that Microsoft is planning the launch of its own MVNO or mobile network in the future to offer Windows 10 Mobile users a premium experience. Though this is a global release, worldwide roaming will not be supported for a while.

Based on the build number of this generic sounding update, Build 8.10.15148.160, this is actually Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 (also known as GDR2) which was released by Microsoft a year ago.