Kigen and TEAL unveil a new SGP.32-supported eUICC solution compatible with TEAL cloud platforms for acceleration of global eSIM adoption.

TEAL, the first US-based eSIM platform to be certified by the GSMA, is partnering with Kigen to make available a version of the Kigen eSIM Operating System (OS) with SGP.32-ready features, preloaded with TEAL’s in-house SGP.32 Cloud Platforms (eIM, SM-DS).

This partnership is a game changer supporting Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and machine-to-machine (M2M) customers that will soon transition to solutions that support the new eSIM for IoT specification (SGP.32).

“The upcoming SGP.31/32 specification reduces the commercial complexity of switching between eSIM profiles and paves the path for LPWAN devices to leverage standardized RSP at scale,” observes John Canali, Principal Analyst for IoT at Omdia.

“We estimate this will boost global active cellular IoT connections by billions of new connections through 2028, aided by interoperability as companies adopt more adaptable solutions.”

TEAL’s wholly owned and patented eSIM Platform technology connects any device onto any data network worldwide, giving businesses everywhere the flexibility and control to remotely switch between networks over the air. With the GSMA’s consumer eSIM for IoT specification, SGP.32, becoming the go-to deployment model for eSIM, this partnership sets a new standard for the management of IoT at scale.

Kigen eSIM OS combined with TEAL’s SGP.32-cloud platforms prioritizes pragmatic steps to assist TEAL’s customers with the transition to IoT eSIM. The leading choice for energy-efficient devices, Kigen eSIM OS has undergone rigorous testing worldwide for interoperability across cloud platforms and eIM improving reliability and performance. OEMs looking to avoid battery draw for downloads of connectivity profile in-field benefit from the additional capability to embed connectivity profiles with in-factory provisioning before the device ships.

“We are thrilled to partner with Kigen to provide a comprehensive solution melding Kigen’s SGP.32 operating system (OS) and TEAL’s advanced eSIM Platform technology,” said TEAL CEO, Robert Hamblet. “This partnership will enable us to provide our customers with the most forward-thinking eSIM technology available, ensuring the highest level of reliability and performance for any IoT deployment.”

“Kigen is driving the collaboration around the dramatic simplification of IoT expected in the upcoming GSMA SGP.32 standard, and customers at the forefront of innovation need to prepare for this transition.” Kigen CEO, Vincent Korstanje added, “Our partnership with TEAL offers an outstanding combination of cloud and device level stack for eSIM technology at scale.”

This new solution available from Kigen and TEAL will streamline device integration and will facilitate broader eSIM adoption worldwide. Enterprise customers will also benefit from support for iSIM technology as physical eSIMs become a thing of the past.

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Neue announces its sensor as a service offering that integrates world-leading security out-of-the-box from Kigen to dramatically reduce key product development hurdles for companies seeking cutting-edge connectivity solutions, enabling the development of groundbreaking connected products.

The combination of the solutions that address two principal challenges faced by product designers looking to industrialize always-on, connected products, the no-code, quick path offers significant speed-to-market.

Empowering Connected Products:

Neue, celebrated for its innovative IoT platform, has teamed up with Kigen, a leading expert in securing connected solutions. The collaboration empowers clients globally using the Neue iEnbl, ensuring that wherever there is a need for a SIM, eSIM, or iSIM, these are readily available from the very start in a way that extends to full-scale deployments.

This partnership sets the stage for developing a wide array of new connected products and services, from smart devices to industrial IoT solutions and beyond. The Neue iEnbl has been adopted by 30 customers at various stages, from prototyping to large scale deployments, and is now generally available. The versatile suite of technologies packed in the Neue iEnbl hardware, iSIM enablement, and no-code software reduces on average, between 6-12 months of development time. Customers can leverage manufacturing expertise from Neue’s and Kigen’s mutual partner, Flex.

The collaboration combines the strengths offering:

1. Seamless Connectivity: Effortlessly integrate SIM, eSIM, and iSIM technologies into products and services using the Neue iEnbl that support a number of connectivity options: LTE Cat-M, NB-IoT, 5G, WiFi, BLE 4.2, RS-232/RS-485, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou).

2. Security: Leverage Kigen’s secure OS for all types of eSIM and iSIM, with expertise in secure connectivity to guarantee data protection and reliability in an increasingly connected world.

A Unified Vision:

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Kigen to pioneer a no-code path to the era of innovative connected products”, remarked Fredrik Wanhainen, CEO of Neue. “Leveraging iSIM resonates with our vision of democratizing IoT with the Neue iEnbl, a complete sensor as service solution and Playground creation environment, empowering our clients to create connected products and services that break new ground.”

“The promise of the integrated iSIM is to unleash secure connected solutions for any company, independent of their experience in cellular,” affirmed Vincent Korstanje, CEO of Kigen.

“Together, we are empowering customers who are building the future of IoT and AI with security that’s ever-present and available out of the box, opening up new frontiers for connected experiences.”

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Accelerating adoption of embedded SIMs (eSIMs) is poised to reshape the cellular IoT landscape, driving growth and market disruption.

As the virtual evolution of traditional SIM cards, eSIMs offer benefits such as cost reduction, operational efficiency, and enhanced security. As eSIM adoption gains momentum, it is set to impact various aspects of the cellular IoT ecosystem, influencing market dynamics and contributing to the continued growth of cellular-based solutions in the enterprise IoT services market, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

In case of eSIMs, the subscriber identification is downloaded to an embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC). Functioning as a software-based solution, eSIMs will soon be able to take advantage of a new industry standard that empowers remote deployment and programming. This flexibility enables cellular operators, device manufacturers, users, or third-party eSIM managers to seamlessly program devices for network operator switches, eliminating the need for physical SIM card replacements.

John Marcus, Senior Principal Analyst, Enterprise Technology and Services at GlobalData, says: “eSIMs have been around for a few years, but it is fair to say that before now there has been much more enthusiasm on the part of users and device makers than mobile network operators, which have viewed them as a threat. That is starting to change, following the publication of a new industry specification for IoT eSIM earlier this year.”

GlobalData analysis finds there are several benefits of eSIM adoption in IoT, including cost reduction for operators, users, and device manufacturers, diminished hardware and operational expenses, simplified installation and deployment processes, heightened flexibility, and improved security measures.

Marcus observes: “While eSIM represents nothing but upside for manufacturers of IoT devices and connected products, the trend is likely to impact—one way or another—all areas of the cellular IoT ecosystem.”

According to GlobalData’s most recent forecast, cellular-based solutions will continue to account for the largest slice of the enterprise IoT services market through 2027, growing slightly faster than the overall market at 17.3% CAGR. eSIM adoption will be driving part of that growth (along with upgrades from 2G-3G switch offs, 5G adoption, and private cellular connectivity).

The report notes the GSMA’s new eSIM specification, SGP.32, designed specifically for IoT. This specification replaces the old M2M eSIM standard, offering simplified remote provisioning with an IoT Manager module and an embedded IoT Provisioning Assistant. The automated profile switching capabilities of SGP.32 present numerous advantages for OEMs and users, including increased flexibility, longer lifespan, lower costs, and benefits for device makers, fostering global product development.

Marcus concludes:

“In addition to the positive implications of automated profile switching enabled by the standard, it brings challenges such as the potential for increased competition for IoT service providers and a shift in control dynamics among the operator, SIM, and device.”

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• MTN standardises on Eseye’s Integra platform for its next generation global eSIM IoT solution
• Enables MTN to sell IoT services (connectivity, IoT bundles, IoT verticals, and value-added services)

MTN South Africa, the subsidiary of MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile network operator, announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with global IoT connectivity solutions provider Eseye that will see it standardise on a global eSIM and IoT platform solution.

MTN South Africa provides voice, data, fintech, digital, enterprise, wholesale and API services to 36.5 million customers. Looking to bolster and enhance existing IoT SIM management capabilities, MTN was looking for a Connectivity Management Platform to complete its customer offering with the management of eSIMs, Global SIMS and have a multi-IMSI capability.

Following a rigorous and thorough tendering process, Eseye’s Integra IoT Platform for MNOs was selected to power the next-generation MTN IoT connectivity solution, which will see millions of IoT devices onboarded and connected. Through Eseye, MTN will provide multi-dimensional solutions that go beyond connectivity management to deliver on a range of IoT value added services.

Lawrence Juku, Head of IoT Solutions at MTN Business comments: “Our mission is to be Africa’s leading digital platform, unlocking economic growth through financial and digital solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes. We aim to create a marketplace that supports digital economies through affordable, inclusive, simple and comprehensive services. Our strategic partnership with Eseye will enable us to sell diverse IoT services such as connectivity, IoT bundles, and value-added services to help our customers meet their IoT global needs.”

Juku continues:

“Eseye’s deep IoT connectivity platform technical expertise will serve MTN well in the future. Our new IoT Connectivity Management Platform, powered by Eseye, will enable us to meet our aggressive IoT connectivity goals, and deliver differentiated services across different IoT verticals.”

The agreement will see Eseye’s Integra solution deployed in South Africa, with the aim of expanding the solution to 18 operating companies across Africa. It will allow the different operating companies to evolve and utilise the solution to meet their own requirements and specific market needs. This involves integration with MTN’s current infrastructure, utilising Eseye’s deep engineering expertise and experience in deploying rapid IoT solutions to meet MTN’s global needs, and supporting customers with pan-African IoT deployments.

Moving forward MTN will have the capability to support customers with new IoT device connections, both across Africa and internationally. It will also deliver a future-proofed solution that allows for technology evolution and compliance with new standards and regulations.

Nick Earle, CEO, Eseye comments: “We are proud to be awarded this multi-year agreement with MTN, which is a significant contract for Eseye and demonstrates the calibre of not only our technology, but also our IoT expertise. This contract involves a complex technical process and we have already invested a huge amount of work in the technical project set-up phase, which will be ongoing for the foreseeable months. MTN chose Eseye because it had confidence in our ability to deliver, having done so for other global MNOs, and our technical know-how combined with our hardware, connectivity, software and end-to-end IoT services expertise, which is second to none in the market. We’re delighted that MTN, as one of our longest serving partners, has put its trust in Eseye to deliver a new global eSIM and IoT Platform that will help their customers achieve their extended IoT goals. Work is already well underway, and we are excited for what the future holds.”

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According to IoT Analytics, a leading global provider of market insights and strategic business intelligence for the Internet of Things (IoT), the eSIM/iSIM market is set to surpass 500 million units in 2023 as it brings in the new age of cellular IoT.

More information can be found in IoT Analytics’ new Global IoT eSIM Modules and iSIM Chipsets Market Tracker, which provides quarterly data on worldwide IoT eSIM modules and iSIM chipsets from 2018 to Q1 2023.

KEY QUOTES:

Satyajit Sinha, Principal Analyst at IoT Analytics, comments:

“Looking ahead, it’s evident that eSIMs are positioned to become the primary SIM technology in the next 2-3 years, surpassing their counterparts. This shift is expected to be followed by the emergence of iSIMs, which are predicted to gain popularity due to their advanced security features, including a hardware root of trust. We’ll likely see a gradual transition from eSIMs to iSIM technology, as iSIMs are expected to become the preferred choice in the long term due to their inherent security advantages.”

KEY INSIGHTS:

• eSIM/iSIM is transforming the dynamics of the cellular IoT market, offering increased flexibility, reduced provisioning time, smaller form factor, enhanced security, and sustainability.
• The eSIM/iSIM IoT market is poised to surpass the 500-million-units mark in 2023.
• Two factors will likely drive the growth of eSIM and iSIM in the cellular industry: cybersecurity regulations and GSMA specifications.

Entering the new age of cellular IoT: eSIM/iSIM market to surpass 500 million units in 2023

Market overview

The cellular IoT market is undergoing a significant shift: physical subscriber identity module (SIM) cards as we know them are becoming virtualized in the form of embedded SIMs (eSIMs) or integrated SIMs (iSIMs).

In 2023, the IoT module eSIM/iSIM market is poised to surpass the 500-million-unit mark. Just in the first quarter, over 450 million IoT modules were already capable of supporting eSIM or iSIM—roughly 16% of the 2.8 billion active global cellular IoT connections. This data indicates the growing demand for flexible, fast, and efficient connectivity solutions in the new age of cellular IoT.

eSIM/iSIM is transforming the dynamics of the cellular IoT market

The rise of eSIM/iSIM technology is not just a mere technological advancement; it is a paradigm shift. It is about the seamless integration of IoT devices, the simplification of connectivity, and the enhancement of user experience. The use of eSIMs/iSIMs can help businesses decrease time to market and improve the efficiency of IoT deployments.
This technology offers several advantages over traditional SIM cards, including:

1. Increased flexibility for IoT solutions

eSIM/iSIM technologies offer increased flexibility and reduced provisioning time for IoT devices. By allowing devices to be provisioned with different carrier profiles remotely, they enable seamless switching between networks without the need for physical SIM card changes. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for businesses deploying IoT devices in multiple countries or regions. Additionally, the ability to remotely provision and update eSIM/iSIM saves time and simplifies the deployment process, especially in large-scale IoT deployments, empowering businesses to adapt quickly and optimize their IoT deployments.

Several car companies, including BMW, Audi, Tesla, and Volkswagen, have implemented eSIM technology to offer connected car services. Through their respective platforms, these companies can remotely activate, manage, and switch mobile network profiles. This allows for more flexibility and scalability in IoT deployments.

2. Compact eSIM/iSIM enables smaller IoT devices

eSIM and iSIM technology allows for more compact IoT device designs. This makes devices smaller and more lightweight than traditional SIM-card-based devices. Notably, eSIM/iSIM technology has facilitated the development of smart labels, which are paper-thin devices that offer precise, accurate, and secure tracking of small and lightweight items.

DB Schenker, the logistics arm of Deutsche Bahn, implemented an ultra-thin smart-label solution to track small freight consignments globally. Sensos, an Israeli group company of the Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, developed the solution, which leverages Kigen’s iSIM technology embedded within Sony Semiconductor Solutions’ low-power wide-area (LPWA) chipset.

3. Enhanced security with embedded secure elements in eSIM/iSIM

eSIM/iSIM technology incorporates embedded secure elements, providing advanced security features compared to traditional SIM cards. The secure element acts as a hardware root of trust for asymmetric encryption, ensuring secure end-to-end communication. The GSM Association’s (GSMA) IoT SAFE specifications leverage a single eSIM/iSIM as a hardware root of trust.

Meanwhile, chipset vendor Sony Semiconductor Israel’s ALT1250 and ALT1350 chipsets integrate two secure elements for application security and UICC identity (Sony Semiconductor Israel was formerly known as Altair Semiconductor and is now a group company of Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation).

The eSIM in Tesla vehicles enables features such as remote vehicle monitoring, software updates, and over-the-air (OTA) updates for the vehicle’s firmware. The eSIM acts as a hardware root of trust by securely storing cryptographic keys and certificates used for authentication and encryption.

4. Sustainable eSIM/iSIM technology reduces waste and emissions

eSIM/iSIM technology eliminates the need for physical SIM cards, reducing electronic and plastic waste. Additionally, the elimination of physical SIM card shipments to IoT modules or devices helps reduce emissions associated with transportation. These environmental benefits make eSIM/iSIM a sustainable choice for IoT connectivity.

Journey to 500 million: eSIM market penetration increased, iSIM is emerging, and GSMA streamlines deployment

Per IoT Analytics’ Global IoT eSIM Modules & iSIM Chipsets Tracker, eSIM penetration within cellular IoT modules experienced a significant increase, with quarterly shipments of eSIM-capable modules rising from 7% in Q1 2018 to 31% in Q1 2023. Notably, there was a period of stagnation in this growth during 2021; however, from Q1 2022 onward, we observed a consistent adoption rate through Q1 2023.

Meanwhile, iSIM is still an emerging technology in IoT. Sony Semiconductor Israel’s ALT1250 is the only iSIM-based cellular IoT chipset that reached mass shipments.

So far, the implementation of eSIM/iSIM IoT standards has been slower than initially anticipated. This is primarily due to the complexities of remote SIM provisioning and different standards for consumer IoT and machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies.

To address this issue, GSMA developed new eSIM IoT specifications, namely SGP.31 and SGP.32, that are designed to complement the existing M2M (GSMA SGP.02) and consumer IoT (GSMA SGP.22) eSIM standards. The new specifications allow for remote control and configuration of eSIMs via a dedicated management module, adapting from the current eSIM Consumer and IoT Specification.

This approach eliminates the need for user interaction when provisioning, simplifying IoT connectivity and reducing the time to market for IoT deployments. Moreover, this enhancement may eliminate the need for carrier integration, giving enterprises the same flexibility and control as consumers, thus marking a significant advancement for IoT implementations.

The release of GSMA SGP.31 and SGP.32 marked significant changes in eSIM IoT deployment in three ways:

• Introducing the eSIM IoT Remote Manager (eIM)
• Transforming Local Profile Assistance (LPA) into IoT Profile Assistant (IPA)
• Replacing Subscription Manager Secure Routing (SM-SR) with Subscription Manager Discovery Server (SM-DS) and IPA in the architecture

These changes streamline both remote profile management and provisioning processes and eliminate the need for SM-SR in eSIM IoT deployments.

The future of eSIM/iSIM in cellular IoT

Looking ahead, we expect eSIM/iSIM technology to further increase its penetration in the cellular IoT market.

Currently, the market is still dominated by a combination of physical SIM cards, uSIM, and soft SIMs (software-based UICCs in a trusted execution environment), with a combined (shipment-based) market share of approximately 67%. (Note that Soft SIMs are not considered to be secure, as they lack an anchor with a hardware root of trust.)

As the industry progresses, we assess that eSIMs will become the dominant SIM technology in the next 2–3 years. Afterward, with the next cycle of module hardware, iSIMs are likely to start grabbing market share since they offer enhanced security features and are anchored with a hardware root of trust, making them a more secure option. In the long run, it is expected that even the eSIM market will migrate toward iSIM technology, with iSIM then dominating the market.

Two factors will likely drive the growth of eSIM and iSIM in the cellular industry:

1. Cybersecurity regulation

The importance of robust security measures in cellular IoT cannot be overstated. Cybersecurity regulations are playing a pivotal role in strengthening IoT security, particularly through the implementation of hardware-based solutions.

Given the recent activity around EU and US technology regulation, it is likely that the coming years will see new laws mandating stronger IoT security, potentially requiring the use of a hardware root of trust.

In this context, eSIM/iSIM technology emerges as a practical solution for implementing chip-to-cloud security. By leveraging the secure element as a hardware root of trust, it is possible to enable asymmetric encryption, thereby bolstering the overall security framework. It is noteworthy that cellular IoT vendors are already guided by GSMA’s IoT SAFE specifications, which provide valuable insights and guidelines in this area.

2. GSMA specifications

GSMA’s SGP.31 and SGP.32 will play a crucial role in the future of eSIM/iSIM in cellular IoT. By streamlining the remote profile management and provisioning processes, these specifications will simplify the deployment of IoT devices and reduce the time to market. Furthermore, the introduction of eSIM and the transformation of LPA into IPA will provide businesses with greater control over their IoT deployments, enabling them to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and customer needs.

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emnify, a leading provider of global cellular connectivity solutions, has announced the launch of its unique IoT eSIM platform.

The emnify IoT eSIM, anchored in the eUICC architecture, is a technological first, placing previously inaccessible functionalities in the hands of users, unlocking adaptability and scalability in IoT connectivity.

As an industry pioneer, emnify proudly takes the lead in deploying eSIM as the default SIM platform. This innovative move introduces new functionalities to the emnify IoT SuperNetwork. Available across all form factors, the new emnify IoT eSIM supplies customers with a flexible and reliable cellular connectivity solution. This solution is continuously optimized without the hassle of physically swapping outdated SIM cards. It can also be personalized by customers to meet the needs of specific IoT use cases, such as optimized battery consumption for remote deployments and preferred access technologies for high bandwidth scenarios.

IoT devices often face challenges such as a limited lifespan due to design and power constraints, and the need to adapt to new radio access technologies. The emnify IoT eSIM tackles these issues head-on, providing a technological foundation that’s truly future proof. It enables enterprises to update tailored SIM profiles and configurations according to their specific IoT applications and device power requirements. This positions it as an optimal solution for businesses seeking greater operational capabilities beyond the industry’s conventional offerings.

“The new emnify IoT eSIM is a generational technology shift, not only in leveraging previously unavailable SIM capabilities, but also in how IoT connectivity is delivered,” said Frank Stoecker, CEO and co-founder of emnify.

“By overcoming the limitations of how eUICC technology is applied, we make sure that emnify’s customers benefit by individualizing SIMs to their needs, and benefit from the most advanced and reliable cellular connectivity solution available.”

As a central pillar of emnify’s global IoT SuperNetwork, the eSIM platform gives enterprises unrivaled control over their connectivity and seamless integration with their IoT application stack. The launch of the new emnify IoT eSIM platform represents a significant milestone in the IoT industry’s evolution. It stands out as the first IoT connectivity service allowing customers to tailor an essential element like the SIM in real-time and at scale. This aligns seamlessly with emnify’s mission to become a leader in the cloud-transformation of cellular IoT connectivity.

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Uber, the tech giant that helps connect the physical and digital worlds to move people and things at the tap of a button in 10,000+ cities worldwide, has adopted Valid’s mioSIM eSIM to deploy their UberSIM technology solution.

Valid’s mioSIM eSIM is integrated with ConnectedYou’s unique connectivity orchestration platform that also includes Valid’s Remote SIM Provisioning software enabling multi-carrier connectivity management globally for Uber across all mobile operators in the UberSIM ecosystem.

The UberSIM solution enables Uber’s various IoT use cases to stay seamlessly connected to the service while Uber’s ecosystem benefits from the flexibility created by this architecture for availing best costs and quality.

Compliant with GSMA latest specifications, Valid’s state-of-the-art eSIM technology empowers our customers with an interoperable and efficient solution to simplify their supply chain for connectivity access and, regardless of device location, remotely manage or change connectivity subscriptions directly from a fast and highly secure service.

Uber’s goal with the UberSIM product has been to create unmatched connected experience and quality of service by delivering seamless connectivity for all of Uber’s IoT deployments worldwide. Through this solution, Uber is able to handle a single global UberSIM SKU which dramatically simplifies their operations across the 70+ countries.

Rahul Vijay, at Uber, said:

“With access to millions of connected devices, we needed a one-stop-shop business model to deal with remote updates and streamline connectivity of the devices around the world in a simple way. Valid’s solution gave us a way to simplify our operations and provide security to our connected devices while doing so.”

“Our expertise in providing eSIM interoperable solutions gave us enough background to be able to set-up, test and provide the service in record-time, while accommodating Uber specific requirements. Working with giants like Uber and with agile connectivity services providers like ConnectedYou perfectly illustrates Valid’s eSIM customer centric strategy which aims to support our customers to provide an improved digital journey during the eSIM implementation, building a bridge between the connectivity providers and the OEMs”, said Salvador Cabrera, COO of Valid Mobile at Valid.

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“The new GSMA IoT eSIM specification improves on the existing specification and will lead to notable changes in the IoT value chain.”

The GSMA released the latest version of its IoT eSIM specification (SGP.31/SGP.32) on 26 May 2023.¹ The specification is designed to adapt to changes in the IoT market since the first M2M specification was released in 2014, and to address some of the issues that limited its effectiveness.

It will take time for the new specification to be adopted by the IoT ecosystem, but the expectation of many IoT players is that it will help to unlock the potential of eSIM in IoT. In particular, improvements are expected for the eUICC profile switching process and support for NB-IoT and LTE-M applications.

The architecture of the M2M eSIM specification limited some eSIM capabilities

The original GSMA M2M specification was first released in 2014. It was designed with input from various IoT players including SIM providers, chipset providers and mobile network operators (MNOs). A few automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) also contributed because the automotive industry led the early development of embedded SIMs.

As such, some of the features of the specification were designed with the needs of these key stakeholders in mind. The specification suited large car manufacturers that wanted to provision and manage a large volume of SIMs at once and did not have to give much consideration to low-power devices. It was less suited to enterprises with smaller fleets of devices, including NB-IoT and LTE-M devices, and that may lack the resources to invest in the eUICC subscription management platform (specifically, the high cost of backend integration to enable profile swaps).

The M2M architecture also suited the MNOs, to some extent. The implementation of the subscription management data preparation (SM-DP) and subscription management secure routing (SM-SR), which were not included in the later consumer specification, placed eUICC profile management in the hands of the operator, or a few enterprises that had invested in their own SM-SR. This suited operators that were wary of the potential increase in churn because customers could use eUICCs to easily switch to a new SIM provider, relative to the practical constraints in doing so with physical SIMs.

The new specification should address the shortcomings of the previous specification

The new IoT eSIM specification has been in development for a few years. The GSMA sought to address the two main problems with the M2M specification.

• Inefficient profile switching process. There is no SM-SR in the new IoT specification. Instead, the specification resembles the consumer specification, where the profile provisioning process is administered on the device side.² Profile provisioning is no longer managed by the MNO, but by either the SIM vendor or device manufacturer. There is no need for an initial bootstrap profile from the operator or sizable integration costs between one operator’s SM-SR and another. This should give the enterprise the chance to choose the initial connectivity provider and the freedom to switch to a new provider.

• Incompatibility with NB-IoT/LTE-M applications. The M2M specification relies on SMS protocols to facilitate the profile switching process. NB-IoT does not support SMS, making eSIM and NB-IoT practically impossible to implement under the M2M specification. Issues have also been reported with using eSIM in LPWA devices as the profile provisioning process under the M2M specification can drain the battery life of the device. The new IoT specification supports SIM provisioning without SMS and the specification has been simplified to suit low-power devices, including NB-IoT/LTE-M devices that can operate in power saving or ‘sleep-modes’ for long periods of time.

The new specification will change the role of MNOs in the IoT connectivity value chain, but will provide opportunities too

The new specification brings positives and negatives for MNOs, which have already faced disruption from eSIMs and iSIMs. They will have less control over the profile provisioning and swapping process, leading to a reduced relationship with the enterprise customer. Competition could also increase as there are fewer barriers for the enterprise to switch out SIM profiles if they are unhappy with their existing subscription.

There are benefits for operators though. They will no longer have to invest in and manage the complex SM-DP/SM-SR systems that are in the M2M specification. The new specification uses the SM-DP+ of the consumer specification that many operators have already developed, so the additional investment required to support the new specification will be minimal. MNOs will also benefit from the reduced complexity in the new specification, which should help to reduce the time that MNOs spend on troubleshooting issues with the device onboarding process.

It will take time for device manufacturers, SIM vendors and operators to adapt to the new specification, and the old M2M specification will not disappear straight away. However, the eventual adoption of the new specification could help to accelerate the adoption of IoT, particularly for low-power and iSIM applications. If MNOs are to take advantage of this, they must embrace the new specification and the changes it will bring, both positive and negative.

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IoT connectivity provider, 1oT, has partnered with eSIM producer, Workz, to serve what it has identified as a gap in the US enterprise market.

The partnership guarantees the security and rapid implementation of 1oT’s M2M global connectivity solutions with Workz’s GSMA-certified eSIMs and data generation services.

Launched last August, 1oT’s remote SIM provisioning platform, eSIM Core, is designed to simplify and reduce the cost of connecting IoT devices for businesses. Certified by the GSMA in October, the system currently manages over 1.4 million connected devices in 173 countries in sectors such as micromobility, smart cities, autonomous vehicles, agricultural appliances, and air monitoring.

eSIM provides remote management of devices over a cellular network and plays a key role in the Internet of Things (IoT). The GSMA states that adoption of the technology is currently low relative compared to its long-term potential and estimates over 37 billion connections will use eSIM by 2030 with approximately two-thirds of these coming from the enterprise sector.

Established in Estonia, 1oT has recently expanded its offices to the USA to further serve the growing need of North American businesses that require fast and cost-effective IoT connectivity by combining multiple pre-negotiated carrier deals. The US opening is intended to benefit 1oT’s existing customers by providing faster on-the-ground support and SIM order fulfilment on shorter notice.

Workz CEO, Tor Malmros said, “Our goal is to make it easier and cheaper for telcos to deploy connectivity. Whilst the SIM form factor has evolved over the decades, the process for generating their data has remained the same and is generally perceived as time-consuming. Workz’s Data Generation as a Service cuts SIM development time and cost allowing telcos to activate connections and revenue far quicker.”

Märt Kroodo, Co-Founder & CEO of 1oT said:

“We see Workz as the perfect fit for 1oT to allow us to deliver faster connectivity to our clients. Their certified SIMs and supporting technical services give us a full flush of GSMA-certified products as well as the agility to scale up or down as needed, without some of the industry’s usual heavy commitments required or competitive restrictions.”

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Industrial Grade SIM Cards Connect IoT Devices in Rugged Environments.

Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced that it has added an industrial grade SIM card to its portfolio of IoT SIM and eSIM solutions.

With this addition, Soracom now offers both standard and industrial-grade eSIMs and SIM cards, as well as iSIM capability.

The Soracom Industrial SIM card is designed for M2M/IoT applications where environmental conditions demand a rugged solution and a card-type SIM is preferred to an eSIM. The Industrial SIM supports Mini, Micro or Nano form factors (2FF, 3FF or 4FF) and offers a special coating as well as enhanced chip characteristics to limit erosion and resist extremes of temperature, humidity, and vibration.

Like all Soracom IoT SIMs, the new Industrial SIM is fully compatible with current GSMA M2M eUICC specifications and provides pay-per-use cellular data including 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, and Cat-M1 coverage where available in more than 160 countries. Access to Soracom’s industry-leading connectivity management platform and API is included at no additional cost, along with a library of cloud-native platform services designed specifically to accelerate IoT deployment and ensure success at scale.

“Feed manufacturers across North America trust BinSentry to monitor thousands of feed bins, automate inventory and improve decision making,” said Nathan Hoel, CTO and Co-Founder of BinSentry. “In these rugged environments our gear faces rapid temperature changes, and constant dust and vibration. We have tried many IoT SIM cards and if it can’t resist failure in these conditions, we can’t use it. Soracom’s industrial SIM delivers a connection we can count on, and Soracom’s smart lifecycle management allows us to optimize our network for performance and cost.”

“Every day, we help customers around the world and across industries offload heavy lifting to the cloud on terms that make sense for IoT,” said Kenta Yasukawa, CTO and Co-Founder of Soracom. “An industrial-grade SIM card with eUICC capabilities complements our industrial IoT eSIM offerings and lets our customers deploy connected solutions seamlessly in challenging environments, ensuring optimal form factors and maximum durability tailored to their use cases.”

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• iBASIS and Sequans have been selected by Actility to meet its delivery schedule for eSIM and iSIM
• iBASIS and Sequans now considered frontrunners in programmable cellular IoT solutions; integrated deployments expected to represent up to 82% of total eSIM-capable device shipments by 2030
• The move to iSIM comes as a result of 3+ years of R&D and close collaboration between iBASIS, Sequans, and other IoT ecosystem partners

iBASIS¹ and Sequans Communications S.A.², today announced that Actility³ has chosen iBASIS and Sequans to roll out programmable cellular IoT solutions with eSIM and iSIM.

Actility had previously worked closely with iBASIS to enable roaming between private unlicensed networks powered by ThingPark EPC Connector and public networks, using Simfony’s CMP platform, now fully integrated with iBASIS’ Global Access for Things IoT portfolio. The longstanding partnership between iBASIS and Sequans has produced several successful proofs of concept.

The new ultra-low-power multi-technology trackers of Abeeway, a fully owned Actility subsidiary, will benefit from Sequans Monarch 2 LTE-M/NB-IoT platform with integrated iSIM and the connectivity profile provided by iBASIS, allowing the device to connect to cellular networks worldwide. Actility will also benefit from Sequans Monarch 2 being the first iSIM implementation that has achieved common criteria EAL5+ certification, allowing the use of iBASIS’ intelligent profile selection technology with remote update using multiple Tier-1 operator profiles as provided for eSIM.

iSIM is fully integrated in the cellular modem and microcontroller unit on a single system on chip (SoC). It relies on the existing eSIM infrastructure accessing 2/3/4/5G networks using the global footprint of iBASIS. iSIM is considered to be the future of connectivity technology for many IoT deployments.

An important step forward in the IoT industry, iSIM will positively influence device design in the areas of space optimization, and reduction of energy and power consumption. By eliminating the need for a separate SIM chip, iSIM will provide the customer with a more streamlined supply chain experience when manufacturing a device using cellular connectivity. The entire supply chain will benefit from the reduction of materials which will lead to lower costs for manufacturers.

According to Counterpoint Research, beyond 2027 iSIM is projected to take over as the dominant SIM form factor, with the shipments of iSIM-capable devices poised to scale to 7 billion units between 2021 and 2030.

With the iBASIS Global Access for Things industry-leading coverage, eSIM/iSIM enables enterprises to easily adopt a single global, remotely programmable SIM that provides mobile data connectivity to smart devices all over the world.

“After recent collaboration with iBASIS, adding iBASIS connectivity on our Monarch 2 module with eSIM, and having fully tested the global connectivity on iSIM, we are now advancing into an integrated production phase driven by a customer need,” said Louis Chuang, EVP of Sequans’ Massive IoT Business Unit. “We are thrilled to reach this important milestone with iBASIS whereby we can offer customers a powerful iSIM capability, along with low power consumption, cost-efficiency, and GNSS support.”

“After being recognized as a leader in the cellular IoT connectivity market with eSIMs, we are delighted to implement iSIM technology together with our trusted partner Sequans,” said Ajay Joseph, CEO IoT & CTO, iBASIS. “After many years of research and development, while deploying iSIM technology in trial environments, it is a great achievement by our teams. This once again underlines that iBASIS is a frontrunner and truly lives by its motto: ‘Be there first’. We strongly believe that iSIM will become a dominant factor within the IoT industry and I am proud to see that we are now able to provide our longstanding customer Actility with our proven IoT connectivity on iSIM.”

Olivier Hersent, CEO of Actility, said:

“Our focus is ultra-low-power industrial IoT connectivity. The new cellular trackers of our subsidiary Abeeway leverage LTE-M and NB-IoT, and our ThingPark EPC Connector for unlicensed private cellular networks (such as CBRS) rely on recent 3GPP slicing technologies.”

“We needed cutting edge partners to support reliable LTE-M connections with PSM/eDRX options in permanent roaming as well as iSIMs: after extensive testing we selected Sequans for their ability to support iSIMs and because 100 percent of their software stack is developed in-house, and iBASIS for their ability to support complex integration and their focus on quality, based on proactive testing. Together, I think we form the dream team for industrial low-power IoT.”

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• Hundreds of MNOs (Mobile Network Operators) already trust in Thales’ eSIM management expertise to support massive predicted increase in adoption and deployment of eSIM (embedded SIM)-enabled devices.
• To boost its offering and better address MNOs needs, Thales has set a unique Cloud’s approach, which relies on the energy efficient and GSMA certified Google Cloud, with geo-redundant Thales vaults to secure data.
• Consumers and enterprises worldwide will enjoy the benefits of secure and smooth remote activation of their eSIM-enabled devices as it starts to become the new norm.

Thales, the world leader in eSIM management, supports the growth of eSIM-enabled consumer and industrial devices with Google Cloud expertise.

Thales’ pioneering Cloud solution combines its own security assets with Google’s cloud presence in 200 countries to provide enhanced security, flexibility, and service availability to MNOs.

Remote eSIM activation, anytime and anywhere

By 2025, the number of eSIM connections is estimated to reach close to 9 billion¹. Fuelled by 5G, the growth in connections is the result of increased connectivity of consumer products such as smartphones, tablets and wearables, and numerous industrial devices. With Thales’ eSIM management platform hosted on Google Cloud completed with Thales digital onboarding solutions, MNOs can offer their subscribers the speed, convenience and efficiency of activating subscriptions remotely. Today, Thales is able to meet high demands from hundreds of customers worldwide, including Telefonica, one of the world’s largest telco operators and mobile network providers.

The perfect response to MNOs digital transformation and exponential IoT growth

With easy and secure access to Thales services hosted on Google Cloud, mobile operators can respond immediately to surging demand for eSIM activation and offer their subscribers a full digital experience. Such solutions also provide greater scalability as well as resources mutualisation, enabling mobile operators efficiently and rapidly deploy new services. In terms of security, Thales keeps full control, by designing highly secure end-to-end hardware and software, as well as by storing and managing the secret codes in its secure vaults (secret codes are keys used by devices for eSIM activation to securely access mobile networks). This underpins world-class data privacy, sovereign cloud approach and rigorous defence against cyberattacks.

Certified and sustainable

The eSIM usage has become mission-critical to enable a sustainable access to connectivity for the expanding consumer and industrial IoT. Thales’ integration of global GSMA-certified solution protects MNOs against interruptions in any part of the world. MNOs therefore benefit from outstanding disaster recovery, business continuity and improved quality of services.

Google Cloud’s is today one of the most energy efficient clouds² in the industry and aims to operate entirely on carbon free energy 24/7 and everywhere in the world by 2030.

“We have been trustfully partnering with Thales for years to address new connectivity challenges and MNO needs with cloud technology. This future-proof solution provides the market with the required flexibility, security, and resilience to meet consumer’s ‘anytime anywhere’ wish, while also addressing new technological requirements. Adding to Google Cloud services, the security aspect brought by Thales and its remote eSIM management leadership, brings relevance and support to MNOs eSIM strategy.” said Amol Phadke, General manager, Global Telecom Industry at Google Cloud

Eva Rudin, VP Mobile Connectivity Solutions at Thales, said:
“There is an increasing consumers’ adoption of eSIM enabled phones, wearables and tablets while MNOs are ramping up for the 5G and IoT revolutions. Two years after the announcement of our partnership with Google Cloud, Thales’ pioneering Cloud eSIM solution has reached its full maturity.”

“Our customers can trust us to support them in their eSIM strategy, meeting data privacy regulations as well as protecting them against the most sophisticated cyber threats”

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Sequans, leader in cellular IoT chip technology, and Thales, leader in digital security, are partnering to bring to market a new integrated SIM (iSIM) solution supporting the latest GSMA SGP.31/.32 eSIM IoT specifications on Sequans LTE-M/NB-IoT Monarch 2 chip.

The new version of the GSMA standard leverages industry experience with GSMA’s M2M and consumer eSIM architectures to bring a more advanced remote SIM provisioning architecture that is fully suitable for any IoT device. This gives service providers and OEMs/ODMs more flexibility to manage manufacturing, deployment, and operations of massive fleets of IoT devices without heavy investment.

By porting the Thales secured OS with Remote SIM Provisioning functionality into Sequans Monarch 2 chip with its ultra-high level EAL5+ certified secure enclave, Thales and Sequans are bringing to the market an optimized iSIM technology for IoT devices that simplifies connectivity plan provisioning and management. The joint solution will be eSA[1] certified to deliver the same high standards of cyber-protection and flexible anytime anywhere connectivity offered by the latest generation of embedded SIMs (eSIMs).

“Combining Thales’ industry-leading Remote SIM Provisioning technology with Sequans’ highly secure iSIM hardware, integrated on both our Monarch 2 LTE-M/NB-IoT and Calliope 2 Cat 1 chips, is one of the most important new technologies to be made available to IoT businesses since the advent of IoT,” said Georges Karam, Sequans CEO. “It gives IoT service providers and device makers the power to download and change network operator profiles over-the-air at will, with no need to swap physical SIM cards or manage many device variants. This has been the vision of IoT for a long time, and now that the vision is becoming reality, we are going to see massive IoT explode.”

Guillaume Lafaix, Vice President at Thales Mobile Connectivity Solutions, said:

“Our partnership with Sequans enables the first integrated eSIM solution supporting SGP.31 and SGP.32 GSMA standards for consumer IoT, and it follows the release of Thales Adaptive Connect, the first commercial solution based on these standards”

“Thales stays at the forefront of innovation in remote SIM provisioning, fully supporting the deployment of massive fleets of IoT devices that will leverage the existing eSIM infrastructure.”

The GSMA consumer IoT eSIM specifications enable remote SIM provisioning on all types of devices. It simplifies logistics, device installation, and connectivity cost. It improves the resilience of IoT connectivity and facilitates mobility applications. Finally, it provides crucially important business continuity for the entire life cycle of IoT devices, reducing risk when cellular networks change. With their new iSIM solution, Thales and Sequans aim to bring all these advantages to the cellular IoT market.

“This solution can be used to deliver additional secure services such as IoT Safe,” said Guillaume Lafaix. “With it, we provide scalable security by design to IoT service providers and device makers.”

Sequans and Thales are currently working with alpha customers, including a leading energy company, and the full commercial solution will be available in 2024.

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Monogoto, the global connectivity provider, has partnered with global eSIM provider, Workz, to establish a cloud platform to manage both consumer and M2M eSIM devices for its client base across 180 countries.

The agreement comes as part of the company’s continued growth strategy.

Embedded SIM (eSIM) technology, a key driver for the Internet of Things (IoT), is expected to be used in six billion devices such as smartphones, consumer electronics, health monitoring, transport, and smart energy by 2025. Monogoto uses eSIM technology to provide connectivity services for devices such as point of sales, ATMs, wearables, smart lights, fleets of cars and packages. The partnership between the two companies will allow Monogoto’s customers flexibility in changing profiles and installing sims of QR codes supported devices.

According to the GSMA, eSIM services have grown 500% in the last three years with more than 230 network providers in 80 countries catering for the next-generation SIM technology. Last year, Workz became the first provider to launch a cloud-based eSIM management platform for networks which is certified by the GSMA, and, this May, was identified as one of the top five eSIM platform providers in the world for the second year running despite a two-fold increase in market competition.

Itamar Kunik, Monogoto CEO said: “We are proud to partner with Workz and offer our customers a new platform for eSIM. Moving over to Workz’s eSIM cloud was easier and a lot quicker than expected. The move gives Monogoto the agility to address the evolving connectivity needs of our customers and partners as they arise.”

Tor Malmros, CEO of Workz said: “eSIM adoption is rising rapidly as the opportunity for operators across consumer and M2M verticals expands – developments such as the first eSIM-only iPhone expected to launch in September will only heighten this. Our cloud-based solution is designed to enable innovative connectivity providers like Monogoto to scale up quickly in this new market allowing them to move fast, grow, and achieve a tangible return on investment.”

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The partnership takes the simplicity of consumer eSIMs to the broader IoT while further streamlining connectivity activation for enterprises.

International connectivity and global IoT enabler BICS has partnered with global technology leader Thales to unlock the potential of IoT for enterprises by removing barriers to eSIM adoption within IoT devices.

Thales has engineered a pioneering eSIM activation solution for IoT devices and is working with BICS as a connectivity provider partner.

Despite growing increasingly common in modern smartphones, enterprises have struggled to adopt eSIMs for IoT devices, such as smart meters or smart appliances, due to the level of integration required with mobile operators. To solve this, Thales and BICS are removing the need for complex integrations with mobile network operators, allowing the eSIM to connect directly to an operator’s remote SIM provisioning platform

This approach is proven in the consumer electronics space and is now bringing ease of use to IoT implementation. Therefore, the eSIM Connectivity Activation service allows for greatly simplified logistics and manufacturing due to the need for only a single SKU. Installation, too, is faster and less complex. Particularly, locations with uneven coverage will benefit greatly from the flexibility Connectivity Activation offers. Enterprises developing IoT-connected devices can now integrate eSIMs with far less investment, effort, and deployment time.

“This new IoT eSIM solution will be a major turning point in the industry,” says Thierry Uguen, Head of Product Portfolio Management IoT at Thales.

“With our IoT Connectivity Activation service, we have drastically optimised the costs and efforts needed for the mobile industry to manage the SIM profiles on IoT devices. We are excited that BICS is joining us as a partner for Connectivity Activation.”

“Together, we aim to pioneer an open ecosystem of eSIM for IoT, finally enabling enterprises to unlock the huge potential of eSIMs. BICS is the right connectivity partner to support our customers with international IoT deployments. They share our goal of unlocking the power of IoT for enterprises.”

As an essential global connectivity partner, BICS will support this ecosystem by enabling the provisioning of eSIMs inside Thales Cinterion modules. These modules can then connect to mobile network operators anywhere in the world with the Thales IoT Connectivity Activation service. With a unique global coverage for any IoT technology (2G/3G/4G/5G/LTE-M and NB-IoT) and its SIM for Things solution, BICS aims to make enterprises’ global IoT projects even more simple and reliable. Fostering easy, flexible global connectivity will help enterprises take that missing step to scale their international IoT projects towards success.

“This partnership is hugely exciting for BICS and the industry as a whole,” says Luc Vidal-Madjar, Head of M2M/IoT Business at BICS. “Removing the obstacles for eSIM management with IoT devices will lead to far broader adoption of eSIMs in the industry and will finally allow eSIMs to deliver on their long-awaited promise of greater flexibility for IoT connectivity. Unlocking eSIM use in this way will be a critical step in supporting bigger and bolder global IoT deployments. For consumers and enterprises, this will ultimately bring massive IoT closer to becoming a reality. This in turn will mean large numbers of new smart products for end-users and promising new business opportunities such as for industry 4.0, smart metering, smart cities or connected alarm systems.”

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The new eSIM infrastructure will help modernise the IoT connectivity market with fast, secure connections and reduced vendor lock-in.

1oT, a tech startup from Estonia, aims to make eSIM technology the connectivity industry standard for the Internet of Things (IoT).

In a future-shaping achievement, 1oT is the first telecom-independent global connectivity provider to have built an eSIM infrastructure in the world’s most digitally advanced country, Estonia.

The new eSIM infrastructure, with GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications) accreditation underway, is only the 16th of its kind in Europe after G&D, IDEMIA, and Thales. This assures users of high quality and secure connections, helps to reduce vendor lock-in with multiple carrier profiles and opens the connectivity market to modern service providers. The eSIM infrastructure is open to licensing to telecoms of all sizes that aim to offer IoT companies and consumers new pathways to efficiency and savings. IoT companies can shop around for the most suitable telecommunications deal for their use case and location to scale to new markets with devices that run on a single physical SIM card all through their lifecycle.

This is big news for a connectivity market that hasn’t seen much change since 1991, when the SIM card was released, regardless of the revolution that has taken place in mobile device technology driven by Apple. While the worldwide number of IoT-connected devices is projected to reach 27 billion by 2025, the current state of the connectivity market has left connecting IoT devices to the Internet complex and expensive.

Despite the introduction of eSIM technology in 2016, which allows several connectivity providers to be accessed on one SIM card, its uptake and adoption have remained modest, due to a lack of cooperation between telecoms. Without eSIM technology, IoT companies need to negotiate deals with multiple telecoms, all of which require different SIM cards.

Founded by former Click & Grow COO, and Fortumo (now Boku) founder, 1oT has sold 1 million SIM cards to date, deployed in 130+ countries. Since its launch in 2016, 1oT has focused entirely on the needs of IoT companies, differentiating its connectivity service with modern technologies. This new milestone will also make 1oT the first all-in-one cellular connectivity provider for IoT companies to use its own independent globally accredited eSIM technology to deliver fast service based on a transparent pricing model that fosters customer growth. By increasing control over the infrastructure aspects of the service, the company aims to outperform the booming market for IoT-focused mobile network virtual operators (MVNOs), incl. Twilio and FloLIVE.

Märt Kroodo, co-founder and CEO of 1oT, commented:
“We are on a mission to empower IoT companies with modern global connectivity. The economy is moving towards efficiency and coherence, while the connectivity market has long been dominated by the legacy issues of the telecom monopolies that lock their customers into a single service and SIM cards.”

“We have seen amazing new technologies emerge, but far too many have seen slow adoption, undeservedly. It is time to make flexible eSIM technology accessible to every IoT service provider.”

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Joint offering pairs IDEMIA’s leading-edge eSIM technology with Soracom’s cloud-native IoT connectivity platform.

Soracom, Inc., today announced a partnership with IDEMIA, to offer innovative SMBs, SMEs and enterprises in North America and Europe expanded embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) capabilities based on IDEMIA’s IoT-optimized DAKOTA SMART eSIM technology.

The offering is the first deployment of DAKOTA SMART in the United States.

This GSMA-certified eSIM is designed to specifically meet the needs of IoT devices, even low-cost devices with highly constrained memory, power and processing capability. IDEMIA’s eSIM technology features advanced low-power capabilities, including Suspend, Resume, and eDRX, making it more power efficient for LTE-M/NB-IoT services while supporting all cellular standards from 2G to 5G where available. It is available in standard MFF2 (5x6mm), ultra-compact plug-in card (2x2mm), and chip scale package (CSP) form factors with commercial- and industrial-grade versions available.

The cloud-native Soracom platform is also intended specifically for the needs of the companies and teams building new experiences around connected devices. Soracom’s global connectivity and industry-leading network management tools help to reduce total cost of ownership, accelerate speed to market, and ensure complete control over every connection in a customer’s IoT fleet.

In addition to the GSMA standard Remote SIM Provisioning capability, DAKOTA SMART is compatible with Soracom’s Subscription Containers multi-IMSI solution, which extends profile management capabilities to any Soracom SIM or eSIM connected with Soracom’s standard global data plan. This allows profile-swapping where multiple profiles are available without interrupting access to Soracom platform services.

“Many potential IoT applications have strict requirements in terms of highly constrained memory, power and processing capabilities,” said Kenta Yasukawa, cofounder and CTO at Soracom.

“Together, Soracom and IDEMIA are removing these barriers to entry, making it simple for companies to build new, leading-edge IoT experiences for their customers around the world.”

“The ever-evolving world of IoT demands and drives innovation to help bring this connected world to life. We are delighted to be part of the Soracom journey as they expand their global reach and technology evolution. Utilizing our flagship eSIM solution, with its full range of connectivity options, form factors and dedicated IoT features, together we will enable new innovative solutions in this diverse ecosystem,” said Jason Rousseau-Hall, Business Director for IoT M2M, Connectivity Services, IDEMIA.

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Quectel Wireless Solutions has sponsored a new whitepaper authored by Transforma Insights that explains how embedded and integrated SIMs (eSIM and iSIM) can achieve cost efficiencies for IoT deployments.

The paper, titled ‘Using eSIM and iSIM will save money for IoT deployments’ reveals that the analyst firm expects the technologies to enable 8-13% savings to be made on lifetime connectivity per device spending by enterprises.

Transforma Insights has undertaken an extensive study of the eSIM, iSIM and remote SIM provisioning (RSP) ecosystem with the aim of detailing the cost implications of various decisions enterprises might make around components and mechanisms for subscription management. The key finding of the research was that on average eSIM devices cost 8% less over the lifetime of the device on a like-for-like basis than those using plastic removable SIM. If that eSIM is part of an integrated module that moves to 11% and even greater benefits come from iSIM, which is on average 13% cheaper than plastic removable SIM.

The report goes on to detail nine cost elements that are directly influenced by selection of different forms of eSIM, iSIM, RSP or subscription management. It also details 30 current use cases in which SIM approach and technology selection can have an impact on cost.

“We’re delighted to have sponsored this valuable research work which for the first time reveals the relative merits and costs of new approaches to SIM technology,” said Richard Hart, Director of Global Connectivity, Quectel Wireless Solutions. “The industry is moving way beyond the constraints of traditional plastic SIM cards so it’s important at this time to be able to set out clearly the implications of each new approach. The in-depth work Transforma Insights has done enables the whitepaper to present substantive figures on the potential cost savings of eSIM, iSIM, RSP and subscription management approaches and ties these to specific use cases. We’re proud to be able to present this valuable data to the industry and are grateful to Transforma Insights for putting it into context and detailing what this can mean for future deployments.”

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• Telit NExT Embedded expands embedded connectivity options for cellular IoT modules that reduce cost, ease complexity, and save power consumption
• NExT Embedded ME310G1 LTE-M module is the first module to integrate the leading-edge ultra-miniature cellular SIM chip technology

Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced it is broadening its IoT connectivity portfolio with the introduction of Telit NExT Embedded.

Employing next generation integrated SIM (iSIM) and embedded SIM chip (eSIM) technology in the cellular IoT module with an array of intuitive, easy-to-use connection, and device management tools, Telit NExT Embedded will materially simplify deployment of cellular connected IoT devices at any scale. Without the need for a SIM tray or any extra components on the device side, this comprehensive, scalable management resource for IT and IoT managers in the back office allows IoT adopters to innovate faster — with more security and less complexity during device design and throughout deployment operations.

Telit NExT Embedded is the evolution of module-embedded connectivity that Telit helped pioneer with the 2017 introduction of simWISE integrated SIM technology. iSIM lowers the total cost of ownership, reduces the bill of materials, streamlines operations, and reduces costs from errors and manual processes. Complementing the offering, Telit is introducing a line of embedded SIM modules with the ME310G1 — the first LTE-M module to be equipped with the leading-edge ultra-miniature cellular SIM chip technology. Together, the two technology options — integrated and embedded SIM — allow developers and providers to deploy cellular connected products anywhere on the globe out-of-the box.

Telit offers a portfolio of embedded connectivity options designed to enable IoT businesses to:

• Design devices with/without a SIM socket or a SIM chip
• Leverage form factor families with modules to support different cellular technologies and regions
• Innovate with the latest SIM chip on module options and full eUICC compliance
• Work with Telit NExT profiles for major tier-one MNOs globally
• Expand deployments with iSIM in sync with global carrier plans to support standards
• Excel in operational efficiency with over-the-air (OTA) and eUICC-aligned management tools and resources that meet flexibility, simplicity, scalability and security needs now — and that also future-proof the deployment

“A recent industry survey by a Fortune 500 IT giant found that the selection of embedded connectivity for IoT devices is second in the top five IoT best practices by highly successful IoT adopters. Telit NExT Embedded is absolutely aligned with that trend,” said, Tomer Lavie, Head of Connectivity Business Unit, Telit.

“Because most MNOs and MVNOs still require a physical SIM, our portfolio of embedded SIM modules continues to grow and complement the integrated, chipless SIM offering we have with simWISE. Together, they represent the next step in mass-market IoT enablement, facilitating global scaling deployments of fully remotely provisioned devices.”

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Access to native, roaming, public and private networks on a single SKU.

Following the launch of its single SKU eSIM ENO ONE for the US market at CES earlier this year, Pod Group – a Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) company and the world’s first Enterprise Network Operator (ENO) – has today in the run up to Hannover Messe, announced the launch of ENO ONE Global, a multi-featured eSIM that offers the widest choice of public native and roaming profiles globally, in addition to private network profiles and customized SIM applets to enhance security, provisioning and device management.

ENO ONE Global is designed to give enterprises access to all the network profiles they need to scale, allowing combinations of native in-country profiles with global roaming and private network profiles. These can be updated Over The Air (OTA) via a single SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) meaning that the user can dynamically update their device connectivity remotely, with no need to manage multiple SIMs and platforms. Based on Pod’s core network, which includes public and private cores, the solution also enables secure and seamless roaming between public and private infrastructure. The combination of G+D’s market leading eSIM solution and Pod Group’s global connectivity and intuitive platform delivered “as a Service” means enterprises need only work with one trusted partner for all their connectivity requirements.

The ENO ONE Global eSIM incorporates G+D’s innovative bootstrap technology to maximize efficiency, leveraging a multi-IMSI global roaming profile for massive deployment of IoT devices at low cost. Both consumer eSIM (SGP22) and IoT eSIM (SGP02) standards are available, making ENO ONE Global a flexible and agnostic choice for a multitude of different vertical applications.

In addition, customized SIM applets such as Zero Touch Provisioning and SIM2Cloud Encryption are available as standard, further enhancing the capabilities of the ENO ONE Global eSIM. These applets simplify massive deployments of IoT devices globally, since they enable the device to “auto-configure” by securely downloading the configuration from the cloud when it is first switched on in the destination market. This greatly simplifies the manufacturing process, since all devices can be manufactured the same way, saving the cost and time of individual configuration.

Sam Colley, CEO of Pod Group commented:
“Until now, massive deployment of IoT devices has been hampered by the complexity of configuring and managing devices on global networks. Pod and G+D’s unique position has enabled us to develop the most fully featured eSIM on the market, beyond other offerings relying only on roaming services, with the ability to combine public native, roaming and private network profiles on a single SKU, managed by a single platform. Furthermore, our advanced SIM applet technology provides unique security and device management options. With everything available “as a Service”, our offerings can be tailored to the exact needs of the enterprise.”

“This truly is a first of its kind, a turnkey eSIM solution enabling enterprises to adopt flexible connectivity and management out-of-the-box.”

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The ability of eSIM technology to deliver advanced security, seamless and flexible connectivity, and full end-to-end digitalisation – along with myriad other benefits such as greener supply chains – has long promised to transform the connected ecosystem.

Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA) has been tracking the development of the eSIM market since its nascent phase. The latest figures collectively reported by TCA members showed that eSIM shipment volumes increased 9% year-on-year to reach 337 million units in 2021.

It is the significant increase in utilisation, however, that suggests we are now entering a new era of eSIM. TCA reports that eSIM profile transactions – which refers to the number of times a mobile operator profile was downloaded – increased by 54% in 2021. This surge in adoption was enabled by a well-established global infrastructure that is now being widely and increasingly utilised by all major Tier 1 and Tier 2 operators.

And with TCA forecasting that the total available market for eSIM will see sustained double-digit growth in 2022, understanding the key factors driving momentum – including increased uptake across IoT use-cases, rising consumer awareness and the accelerating rollout of 5G networks – is essential to ensuring the market expands.

Realising the potential of the IoT through eSIM

A rapidly growing array of devices, low-cost sensors and systems are combining to form a vast IoT ecosystem. These devices, coupled with the transformative impact of big data, are driving digital transformation across nearly all industry verticals. Sectors such as automotive, utilities, healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing are now harnessing the power of the IoT to enhance services, transform operations and maximise efficiencies.

However, the rapid expansion of the IoT ecosystem must be sustainable. Juniper Research predicts there will be 83 billion connected devices by 2024, so it is crucial that the industry can overcome the fragmentation, vulnerabilities and complexity that have historically hampered some IoT deployments.

With cellular connectivity increasing utilised to deliver the globally reliable coverage required by IoT use-cases, eSIM technology delivers the additional benefits of simple and resilient remote activation and management, as well as robust, dynamic security for the devices themselves and the vast quantities of sensitive data they communicate.

These capabilities are driving demand. Market data shows eSIM shipment volumes in 2021 were driven by surging adoption across the automotive sector and various IoT verticals, with TCA members reporting a 38% increase in M2M eSIM shipments.

Yet as IoT use-cases expand, the industry must continue to prioritise initiatives that enhance interoperability and trust. This includes ongoing work to support the consistent remote loading of subscriptions onto eSIMs across deployed devices (regardless of the SIM vendor), optimising the eSIM to meet specific IoT requirements such as network or user interface constrained devices, and positioning the eSIM as a hardware Root of Trust for the protection of IoT data, both at rest and in transit to the IoT cloud backend.

Growing adoption signals growing consumer awareness

TCA’s market data also showed sustained growth across the consumer eSIM segment, despite the impact of economic sanctions and broader geopolitical trends on the global smartphone market, as well as the delay of new device launches and the reduction of shipped units due to the widely publicised worldwide chip shortage.

Despite these headwinds, the number of eSIM-enabled smartphones and consumer devices are set for continued growth. But given the fact that consumer awareness has previously been a significant challenge – with GSMA reporting in 2021 that only 20% of consumers were aware of eSIM technology – the continued development of the market relies on increased consumer education and engagement.

The 54% increase in eSIM profile activations reported by TCA clearly demonstrates that awareness is building. The capabilities of eSIM technology support a digital-first consumer experience, enabling operators to simplify customer onboarding and activation, leverage digital distribution channels to communicate personalised offers and rewards, and allow customers to easily link together different devices and users under a single subscription. This is transforming the customer relationship, and operators are increasingly taking an “eSIM first” approach as a competitive point of difference to attract and retain subscribers.

5G presents new opportunities for eSIM

Looking ahead, the benefits of eSIM technology look set to be amplified by the accelerating rollout of 5G networks.

The ‘Recommended 5G SIM’ – which includes eSIM – defines the optimum technical capabilities that promote the highest levels of security, privacy, and functionality in 5G networks to maximise operator investments and support emerging 5G use-cases. TCA reported substantial increases in 5G SIM shipments in 2021, building on advances made in 2020, which marked the first year of widespread 5G SIM deployments.

This is creating new opportunities and benefits. For example, 5G private networks are increasingly being used as an alternative to public networks or Wi-Fi in settings such as campuses and industrial districts. This is creating an opportunity for operators to dedicate part of the 5G public network to address market demand, and the 5G eSIM as recommended by TCA promises enhanced security and optimised performance for these deployments.

An industry effort

As we enter a new era for eSIM technology, promoting secure, scalable and interoperable eSIM deployments that meet the unique requirements of emerging use-cases remains an industry priority. This will require continued close collaboration with industry stakeholders across the connected ecosystem to support trusted connectivity.

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• Thales selected by Globalgig, a leading Global Connectivity Service Provider, to offer the first smart IoT connectivity of this kind in the world, guaranteeing a service continuity for devices at rest or in movement.
• Globalgig relies on Thales Adaptive Connect to allow remote IoT devices to automatically download a local mobile subscription – when they are first powered up – or reconnect during a network failure.
• Leveraging the flexibility offered by the widely deployed eSIM based solutions will lead to faster and more efficient roll-out of exciting IoT use cases such as smart metering.

Thales announces a new partnership with Globalgig, the Global Connectivity Service Provider, for the world’s first deployment of Thales Adaptive Connect, an innovative solution that supports the smart connection of massive fleets of IoT devices.

Based on eSIM (embedded SIM) technology, Thales Adaptive Connect effectively enables IoT devices to connect and use the most appropriate subscription as soon as powered up in the field.

By 2025, an estimated one billion eSIM enabled IoT devices will be deployed worldwide. Unlike consumer products, IoT devices are usually positioned in remote and unattended locations. To support this expected massive IoT deployment stake, Globalgig decided to go for Thales remote connectivity management solution to address this global need.

Indeed, Thales Adaptive Connect is designed specifically to deliver the flexibility required by the IoT sector – leveraging built-in eSIM and remote subscription management. Any device at rest or in movement can be activated remotely eliminating the need to preload mobile subscription on the production line. With the new solution, Global Connectivity Service Providers – such as Globalgig – and Group of Operators can offer immediate and seamless remote connectivity to IoT Service providers, with no impact on device manufacturing and logistics operations.

As a result Thales Adaptive Connect delivers compelling benefits to IoT and Global Connectivity Service Providers supporting the deployment of new valuable services, as well as device manufacturers, as one device can now serve all markets. All stakeholders will find it much easier to roll-out innovative and affordable IoT use cases for their end users and customers, thanks to a service continuity assured by Thales.

Mark Castle, Chief Revenue Officer for Globalgig UK, said: “Thales Adaptive Connect is the only solution of its kind on the market. Fitting perfectly with our commitment to innovation and transformation, it represents an unprecedented opportunity to offer exceptional connectivity services throughout the IoT ecosystem. We have already signed up a number of major clients.”

Emmanuel Unguran, SVP Mobile Connectivity Solutions at Thales said:

“Enabling a myriad of exciting use cases, ranging from smart metering to smart cities, massive IoT deployments are set to transform the quality of everyday life. By partnering with Globalgig for the first ever deployment of Thales Adaptive Connect, we are dramatically streamlining the process of creating, connecting and supporting these IoT devices. Quite simply, Thales Adaptive Connect is going to make the future happen faster.”

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Eseye’s Award-Winning AnyNet+ eSIMs and Cellular IoT Expertise Enable Telli Health to Achieve Verizon Network Device and eUICC Certification.

Eseye, today announced that it has enabled Telli Health’s innovative range of global remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices, including a blood pressure monitor, blood glucometer, pulse oximeter, and thermometer, to become the first in the global healthcare device marketplace to achieve eUICC certification on Verizon’s award-winning 4G LTE network in the United States.

With Verizon as part of Eseye’s global federation of connectivity partners, Eseye can offer IoT connectivity across the U.S. through its award-winning AnyNet+ eSIM, featuring an embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) and multi-IMSI capabilities, which can ensure Telli Health devices stay connected to the Verizon network.

Device certification on Verizon’s LTE network means that a device is confirmed to be technically compliant with and fully functional on the network. By attaining device and eUICC certification on Verizon’s expansive LTE network, Telli Health can scale its RPM solution across the U.S. medical IoT market, incorporating Verizon mobile connectivity that has been awarded #1 for Wireless Network Quality a record 28 times in a row by J.D. Power.

Telli Health selected Eseye to manage this process end-to-end, utilizing Eseye’s unrivaled technical device and network expertise to achieve eUICC certification.

Working with Eseye, Telli Health successfully achieved certification, including:

• Device preparation and behaviour analysis.
• Onboarding with AnyNet+ eUICC eSIMs to ensure the RPM device responds to changing connectivity environments.
• Testing the device and ensuring it has passed tests for eUICC-compliant network switching.
• Launching the device and enabling eUICC localization to Verizon once devices are live.

Will Dos Santos, Head of Sales, Telli Health emphasizes the importance of Verizon certification to Telli Health: “Achieving certification onto Verizon catapults us above our competitors and ensures our patients can reliably use our RPM devices even in more remote and rural areas. Eseye’s technical expertise and support was invaluable during the certification process. Verizon certification has positioned Telli Health for further success in the RPM market, with plans to deploy a total of 300,000 devices by the end of 2022.”

Erik Varney, Managing Director, Telematics and Industrial IoT, Verizon Business, added, “eUICC is transforming global IoT connectivity for business. It’s enabling the multinational enterprise to achieve interoperability and securely connect their devices locally to Verizon’s leading LTE network for IoT. Eseye and Telli Health are key contributors in establishing this cutting-edge service for the market, utilizing Verizon’s long-heralded network performance and reliability..”

Reliable connectivity central to Telli Health’s RPM proposition

Telli Health decided to design and build bespoke hardware so it could provide the best and most efficient solution for patients and healthcare providers.

To achieve this, it knew a multi-network approach was essential to deliver the reliable, ubiquitous connectivity fundamental to ensuring the accuracy of its RPM solutions. However, this introduced challenges in terms of device network certification and roaming capabilities, something that healthcare decision makers in Eseye’s 2021 research cited as a major issue..

This is where the Eseye AnyNet+ eSIM’s ability to localize onto the Verizon network was a critical factor for Telli Health. Verizon’s LTE network is essential for enabling devices beyond just population centers and into rural and under-served communities, where access to healthcare is difficult. A reliable connection is essential to deliver a steady stream of patient data, whilst building patient and doctor confidence in RPM solutions, potentially leading to better health outcomes and more efficient healthcare resource allocation in the future.

Since partnering with Eseye, Telli Health has witnessed:

• A 73% improvement in unique daily data transmissions, whereby reliable connectivity can provide data in real time.
• A 67% reduction in patient churn.
• A 94% reduction in support costs; RPM devices work out-of-the-box, leading to an 80% increase in patient onboarding times.

Nick Earle, CEO, Eseye concludes:
“Eseye is uniquely positioned in the market to offer a superior level of specialist technical support for customers, such as Telli Health, to achieve eUICC certification onto the required network, including Verizon’s in the US.”

“Adoption of eSIM technology in multi-country IoT deployments, where devices can seamlessly localize onto the network with the strongest signal, is only going to increase. Similarly, we expect to see a growing requirement for a managed-services approach to IoT, which can guide customers from ideation and proof of concept, through the design, development, and deployment of global IoT solutions at scale.”

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Market monitoring data published today by Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA) reveals that global adoption of eSIM technology continued to build in 2021.

TCA member data shows that eSIM profile transactions – which refers to the number of times a mobile operator profile was downloaded – rose by 54% as uptake of eSIM functionality increased across consumer, enterprise and machine-to-machine (M2M) verticals. eSIM shipment volumes collectively reported by TCA members also increased 9% year-on-year to reach 337 million units. This momentum is anticipated to continue, and TCA forecasts that the total available market for eSIMs will see double-digit growth in 2022.

Growing eSIM adoption in 2021 was enabled by a well-established global infrastructure that is now being widely and increasingly utilised by all major Tier 1 and Tier 2 operators. TCA members saw strong ongoing investment in eSIM Subscription Manager (SM) platforms, which enable the remote provisioning and lifecycle management of eSIMs. Building upon this investment, operators are now increasingly activating and managing eSIMs to authenticate and onboard new customers.

Increases in eSIM shipment volumes were mainly driven by use-cases across automotive and IoT verticals. TCA members reported 38% growth in M2M eSIM shipments, demonstrating that the adoption of cellular connectivity is accelerating across various IoT use-cases. There was also sustained growth across the consumer eSIM segment, but volumes were tempered by the impact of economic sanctions and broader geopolitical trends on the global smartphone market, as well as the delay of new device launches and the reduction of shipped units due to the widely publicised worldwide chip shortage.

Claus Dietze, Chair of the TCA Board, comments:

“Despite considerable ongoing uncertainty, the latest data from TCA clearly shows that market demand for both eSIM-enabled devices and functionality continues to increase.”

“As momentum builds and the marketplace evolves, promoting secure, scalable and interoperable eSIM deployments that meet the unique requirements of use-cases spanning the connected ecosystem remains a strategic priority for TCA. We will continue to work in close collaboration with key industry stakeholders to develop and advance enabling specifications and initiatives that support trusted connectivity.”

TCA member data also showed substantial increases in 5G SIM shipments in 2021, building on advances made in 2020, which marked the first year of widespread 5G SIM deployments. The ‘Recommended 5G SIM’ as defined by TCA promotes the highest levels of security, privacy and functionality in 5G networks to maximise operator investments and support 5G use-cases.

The market for traditional SIM form factors remains significant, but volumes have been affected by the ongoing global chip shortage. TCA estimates that the total available market for SIM was 4.35 billion units in 2021.

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• NExTPlus allows customers to have true global coverage with one single SIM
• Telit NExTPlus eUICC SIM allows IoT customers to switch between global roaming and local MNO profiles over the air in a secure manner

Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced NExTPlus, adding multi-profile to its multi-IMSI capabilities with eUICC.

The new offering allows IoT customers to switch between global roaming and local MNO profiles from a single SIM, overcoming permanent roaming restrictions remotely and securely.

The embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) standard makes Telit’s NExTPlus versatile, as it allows remote provisioning of the SIM with different network profiles. eUICC allows connectivity providers to send their most optimized SIM profile to devices remotely, eliminating the need for physical access to the deployed device. The ability to use a single global SIM substantially enhances the capability to manage the cellular connectivity aspect of IoT deployments at scale.

Rapid advancements in technology and business models in global roaming and IoT connectivity ecosystems bring unknowns and uncertainties to the market. Changes resulting from this dynamic can cause disruptions in cost and availability of cellular IoT connectivity services. Telit NExTPlus’ future-proof, multi-IMSI, multi-profile capabilities can materially mitigate these changes and disruptions.

Telit NExTPlus delivers the true global coverage and the flexibility required to optimize coverage and costs across network technologies including LTE-M, NB-IoT, VoLTE and 5G. Telit customers deploying in the US can also download a native local profile to overcome roaming issues and optimize quality of service.

“Mobile networks around the world are announcing and implementing advancements as they cast away limitations from older generations of cellular service,” said Tomer Lavie, Head of Connectivity Business Unit, Telit. “Multi-IMSI and eUICC technologies are some of the foundational factors that support our bold plans, strengthening Telit’s position towards a true global SIM with no limits.”

“Telit’s future-proof solution ensures not only end-to-end compatibility between SIM, module and cellular network, but also the ability to remotely and securely change the attributes and features of the SIM and module using our Connectivity Management Platform across mobile networks as they exist now and in the future.”

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