There are times you receive a call from a number that appears like it’s from a local mobile service provider but in the end, it turns out as an international call. These calls normally bypass the international carrier legal route. The process of changing international calls to local lines is called SIM Boxing. This is rapidly affecting telecom companies as you will see in this article.
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A SIM box also called a SIM bank is a device used as part of a VoIP gateway installation. It contains a number of SIM cards, which are linked to the gateway but housed and stored separately from it. A SIM box can have SIM cards of different mobile operators installed, permitting it to operate with several GSM gateways located in different places.
Have you ever received a call from a 07xxxxxxxx number, and answered it think it’s a local call, only to realize it’s actually an international call appearing to be from a local number?
Big problem!
A THREAD:
— Albert MUCUNGUZI (@albertmuc) March 23, 2019
GSM gateway connects VoIP and GSM network between each other. This gateway is a device to which, with one side of the Internet, and inside the gateway, relatively speaking, are mobile devices, in which you need to insert a SIM card.
Related Article: What is a SIM card and how does it work
How it’s done
Calls made via the internet are sent to Sim boxes which redirect this illegal VoIP traffic onto mobile networks. Fraudsters effectively bypass the interconnect toll charging points to exploit the difference between the high interconnect rates and the low retail price for on-network calls, thus avoiding payment of the official call termination fee of an Operator.
Any international call goes through a certain way, before getting from subscriber A to subscriber B. In order to deliver the call quickly, efficiently and inexpensively, large mobile operators use the services of transit operators (intermediaries), whose task is to deliver the call to the operator of another country, which in turn will be sent to subscriber B.
Therefore transit operators buy the route from people or organizations that own SIM box fraud system. Thus, people who own such a system receive money for the route at international rates and only pay the local cost, which is actually within the network.
SIM box acts as a repository of SIM cards, which after converting calls from international cards, make local calls.
SIM Boxing Illustration | Jordan Times
Why is SIM Boxing Dangerous?
The extent of revenue loss to SIM Boxing is still largely unknown to many Operators. It is also responsible for traffic disruption on networks, causing indirect financial damage. SIM boxes do not allow the delivery of the Calling Line Identity (CLI). Therefore, legitimate customers, being called via sim boxes, may complain about the unavailability of services they would otherwise expect to be able to use.
The quality of service also suffers due to network congestion on the call, the bad quality due to traffic and the excessive number of dropped calls. Finally, inbound roamers may experience problems in receiving calls if sim boxes try to bypass calls to routing numbers used to terminate calls to inbound roamers.
Traditional approaches like Call Detail Record (CDR) analysis are becoming ineffective in dealing with modern SIM box strategies due to the latency associated with those methods. As the technology evolves, operators need to look into a unified approach that can help them address the crisis in a much proactive manner.
- Not to be confused with Snapshot.
- For the video camera introduced in The Sims 3: Generations, see Video camera.
- See also: Game camera
Cameras are objects included in The Sims 2: University, The Sims 3 World Adventures, The Sims 3: Island Paradise and The Sims 4. Sims can use them to take photos, similar to snapshots the player can take, and they are typically associated with a photography skill.
The Sims 2: University[edit | edit source]
The Luminous Pro Antique Camera is unlocked as a career reward for the artist career. Unlike later games, it is associated with the creativity skill instead of a unique photography skill.
The Sims 3[edit | edit source]
Sims cannot practice photography without a camera, like taking classes, because there isn't a rabbit hole to provide the skill. The skill is later re-introduced in University Life with the smartphones. Using a camera presents the player with a first-person view, the second instance of which in any The Sims game.[1]
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The Sims 3: World Adventures[edit | edit source]
Regular cameras can be bought at the general store in the markets of Al Simhara, Champs Les Sims, and Shang Simla. Different adventure destination has different available camera types. They may also be sold at the consignment store in The Sims 3: Ambitions. Cameras are accessible in buy mode under buydebug category, using testing cheats. Pre-made foreign Sims of World Adventures have cameras in their inventory as well.
SnapTastic Flimsy-Cam[edit | edit source]
The SnapTastic Flimsy-Cam looks like a cheap disposable camera. It takes the worst quality photos of the three available cameras. Sims can use the SnapTastic to take small portrait sized photographs, but nothing bigger until they hit level 10 of the photography skill; then they can also take panorama sized photos with this camera. This camera has two recolorable channels and appears to feature a llama on the front, possibly a llama wearing boxing gloves. The SnapTastic could also be modeled on a toy camera to some degree, and intended for child Sims.
Sims can purchase this camera in Shang Simla, Champs Les Sims, and Al Simhara.
ChannonTec Outlaw SE[edit | edit source]
The ChannonTec Outlaw SE looks like a mid-range compact digital camera (or point and shoot), similar to a Canon Powershot SX130 IS or G12. It takes good photos, but not perfect ones. Sims can use the Outlaw SE to take small portrait and medium landscape sized photograph, but nothing bigger until they hit level 10 of the photography skill; then they can also take panorama sized photos with this camera. This camera has three recolorable channels. For the most part this camera works out most economical to operate, so Sims studying photography should probably start out with this and not the SnapTastic. 'Channon' is a play on the 'Canon' camera company, with 'Outlaw' being a reference to their 'Rebel' line of cameras.
Sims can only purchase this camera in Al Simhara. This is also the camera that players will find in foreign Sims' inventories.
If both World Adventures and University Life are installed, a ChannonTec Outlaw SE will be placed in every Sim's inventory.
Hikon QX40di Gladiator[edit | edit source]
The Hikon QX40di Gladiator is a digital single-lens reflex camera, similar to a Nikon D5000 or Nikon D7000. It is the most fully-featured camera in the game. Sims can use the Gladiator to take all available sizes of photographs that their skill level permits. This camera has three recolorable channels for the body, the flash, and the lens. This camera is expensive to run, so best for Sims seeking to really excel in photography, otherwise it may not be profitable. 'Hikon' is a play on the 'Nikon' camera company.
Sims can only purchase this camera in Al Simhara.
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The Sims 3: Island Paradise[edit | edit source]
Underwater Camera[edit | edit source]
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The Sims 4[edit | edit source]
Cameras used to be exclusive to The Sims 4: Get to Work, but they were added to the base game in patch 57. Most of the functional cameras work off-the-grid, except for the photo studio.
Cameras in The Sims 4 have a lot more features than in previous series. Cameras can be used to take pictures and selfies, alone or with other Sims. Taking photos has a new interactive interface in which players can give their photos various filters and tones. Players can also change the camera photo size as well as orientation between landscape and portrait. When taking a selfie, the player is able to rotate the Sims to adjust the background used in the portrait.
Camera studios occupy a large amount of space, but provides a backdrop and good lighting to allow for higher quality photos.
List of cameras[edit | edit source]
Barely Better Digital Camera[edit | edit source]
Appreciably Average Digital Camera[edit | edit source]
Crystal Clear Digital Camera[edit | edit source]
In a Flash Photo Studio[edit | edit source]
Budget Stationary Camera[edit | edit source]
Sims can use this camera, but it doesn't raise the photography skill or take photos/videos.
Makin' Movies Stationary Camera[edit | edit source]
Sims can use this camera, but it doesn't raise the photography skill or take photos/videos.
Makin' Movies Dolly Camera[edit | edit source]
Sims can use this camera, but it doesn't raise the photography skill or take photos/videos.
'Can You See Me Now?' Camera[edit | edit source]
This camera is unlocked in the conservationist career at level 10, while in the Environmental Manager branch.
ClickShot P10 Mirrorless Camera[edit | edit source]
This camera is unlocked in the freelancer career by maxing out the performance meter for the first time while in the Freelance Fashion Photographer trade.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Color variations of the SnapTastic Flimsy-Cam.
Color variations of the ChannonTec Outlaw SE.
Color variations of the Hikon QX40di Gladiator.
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑The first instance was in The Sims for console, in which using the 'FISH EYE' cheat will display the game in first-person view.