Consumer adoption of eSIM technology continues to grow rapidly, according to exclusive market monitoring figures released today by Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA).

The latest data shows that consumer eSIM profile downloads* more than doubled in 2023, increasing 109% year-on-year.

Growth was predominantly driven by accelerating adoption within the North American market, where the wide availability and demand for eSIM-only smartphone models has seen leading mobile operators transition to ‘digital-first’ strategies. Adoption rates also doubled across Asia and Western Europe.

Future growth in consumer eSIM adoption is expected to be boosted by the launch of eSIM-only smartphones across more regions, coupled with the broader availability of eSIM-enabled devices. Rebounding levels of international travel —anticipated to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2024—also stand to support increased uptake as consumers turn to eSIM for greater choice and convenience when roaming.

The overall upswing in consumer adoption was supported by significant ongoing investment in eSIM Subscription Manager (SM) platforms, which enable the remote provisioning and lifecycle management of eSIMs. The number of deployed consumer eSIM SM platforms rose by 25% in 2023 as mobile operators continued to bolster their digital capabilities.

“For technologies to be widely adopted, they must be safe and reliable, provide a great experience and, most importantly, deliver real value,” comments Bertrand Moussel, Chair of the TCA Board. “Our latest data makes it clear that wider eSIM availability is translating into strong adoption, with consumers across the world now realising the benefits of flexible and seamless connectivity.”

TCA provides exclusive statistical insight into the global SIM and eSIM ecosystem based on members’ market data, offering authoritative insight which is trusted by stakeholders across the mobile industry. Other key industry trends in 2023 included:

Strong Foundation for Growing eSIM Adoption Across Automotive and IoT Verticals

M2M eSIM adoption—predominantly focused across automotive use-cases—was also supported by a 12% increase in the deployment of M2M eSIM SM platforms.

Looking ahead, global standardisation efforts such as GSMA’s eSIM for IoT Specifications (SGP.31 and SGP.32) will play an important role in promoting increased eSIM adoption across IoT verticals. The specifications introduce new, dedicated features to meet specific IoT requirements, simplifying deployments at massive scale and addressing the challenges associated with remotely provisioning and managing constrained IoT devices.

eSIM Volumes Resilient Despite Significant Economic Uncertainty

TCA is also the only organisation to offer a quantitative global view of eSIM shipment volumes, providing both actual and forecast data. eSIM shipments collectively reported by TCA members decreased marginally by 2% to 374 million units, with TCA estimating that the total available market for eSIM was 390 million units in 2023.

Notably, volumes remained stable in the face of strong macro-economic headwinds. Global inflationary pressures and the ‘cost-of-living’ crisis reduced overall consumer demand for smartphones and mobile subscriptions in 2023, though easing inflation towards the end of the year points towards a more positive outlook for 2024. The ongoing impact of the global chip shortage—which saw operators overstock in 2022 to mitigate potential supply chain pressures—also tempered demand but is anticipated to rebalance towards normal levels in 2024.

Digitalisation of the SIM Market Accelerates

The market for ‘traditional’ SIM was similarly shaped by broader macro-economic factors, with TCA estimating the total available market for SIM (excluding eSIM) reduced by 7% to 3.8 billion units in 2023. There was also a clear trend signalling the increasing digitalisation of the overall SIM market amid accelerating eSIM adoption in key regions such as North America.

Moussel adds: “As the evolution of the SIM ecosystem gathers pace, TCA is committed to bringing together stakeholders to address emerging opportunities and challenges. By collaborating on initiatives that increase interoperability, promote trust and support sustainable innovation across the secure connectivity ecosystem, the full promise of the global digital economy can be realised.”

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Enhancing Healthcare Equity Through Uninterrupted 24/7 Emergency Response Coverage.

KORE, a global leader in Internet of Things (“IoT”) Solutions, and Medical Guardian, a leading provider of personal emergency response systems (PERS), jointly announce their groundbreaking collaboration on the first-ever medical alert device utilizing eSIM technology.

This revolutionary technology is designed to overcome cell signal challenges and address healthcare access disparities by enabling electronic switching of service carriers for optimal 24/7 connectivity.

This collaboration aligns with KORE’s “IoT for Good” purpose statement and Medical Guardian’s commitment to empowering lives. KORE OmniSIM technology provides Medical Guardian the flexibility to wirelessly switch to a network carrier that best meets members’ needs. It streamlines logistics by allowing Medical Guardian to use a single SIM card to connect to multiple providers, future-proofing safety devices against network or carrier changes and enhancing member satisfaction.

The new eSIM is activated in Medical Guardian’s newest PERS device, the MGMini, which was designed to facilitate “active aging,” as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO). The device leverages KORE’s reliable connectivity services and KORE OmniSIM technology to optimize opportunities for health, participation and security for aging adults.

The MGMini enables seniors to live independently for longer by providing access to vital resources. Its two-way communication feature allows wearers to instantly connect with emergency operators and caregivers at the press of a button. In addition to responsive care, the MGMini’s connectivity will provide proactive on-person touchpoints to improve health outcomes for Medical Guardian’s rapidly growing membership of over 100,000 individuals enrolled in Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), Dual Eligible and Medicare Advantage programs.

Romil Bahl, KORE President and CEO, said KORE is dedicated to empowering its customers to help others through eSIM technology – i.e., Medical Guardian, who provides seniors safe, reliable ways to age on their own terms. “Medical Guardian’s life-saving devices, connected by KORE’s eSIM technology, serve as prime examples of how IoT can make positive, real-world impacts,” said Bahl.

“IoT can be applied to help solve our most daunting obstacles, like caring for our growing aging population. Helping our seniors age with dignity helps us all look forward to a brighter future.”

Geoff Gross, Founder and CEO of Medical Guardian, added, “We’re committed to increasing access to safety, engagement, and wellness services. This exciting partnership enables us to deliver enhanced connectivity to our services and unlock unique touchpoints to protect members, establish trusting relationships, close gaps in care, and improve health outcomes.”

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• Telit Cinterion, an end-to-end IoT solutions enabler, integrated Thales Instant Connect (TIC) services in its IoT modules for remote eSIM activation.
• Comprised of a Thales eSIM with integrated TIC client, the solution enables instant worldwide activation of IoT eSIMs. It is extremely useful for industrial devices such as smart meters, security systems, healthcare equipment, and payment systems.
• Aidon, a leading provider of advanced smart metering and smart grid solutions, is the first customer to deploy Telit Cinterion eSIM provisioning services with TIC.

Telit Cinterion IoT modules featuring Thales Instant Connect can be remotely activated for cellular connectivity at the time of device installation or during in-field operation.

This streamlines IoT deployments as it simplifies supply chain, device installation and maintenance, helping to keep IoT devices connected anywhere, and at all times. Aidon, a leader in smart metering solutions, is the first to benefit from this partnership and solution, deploying IoT modules and initial connectivity from a single vendor, Telit Cinterion.

By integrating Thales technology into Telit Cinterion modules, enterprises can enjoy instant out-of-the-box connectivity activation irrespective of the grid of available mobile networks. The collaboration between the two companies on this innovative solution enables them to get their IoT connected products in the market quickly, allowing them to reap the benefits of digital transformation that is at the core of the IoT promise.

The way the solution works is that, at the end of device production or when it is deployed in the field, the Telit Cinterion module uses the initial connectivity provided by Thales Instant Connect, to download the target local connectivity from the network operators selected by the IoT service provider. This allows device manufacturers and service providers to postpone selecting a connectivity provider until after the device is manufactured and throughout the deployment process. It can also be used during in-field operation, enabling deployed devices to stay connected throughout unexpected cellular network outages. This flexibility is particularly beneficial in situations where the devices are deployed across different regions or countries, as it allows for seamless integration with local network operators.

“Helping our enterprise customers to quickly launch and monetize IoT is our mission at Telit Cinterion. Adding the Thales eSIM to our modules in combination with our SIM provisioning and global MVNO services to streamline the final connectivity provider selection is a game changer in the industry. This powerful solution delivers unparalleled adaptability to changing circumstances and simplifies supply chain and logistics because it is based on a single eSIM with Thales Instant Connect, which can be shipped anywhere in the world,” said Manish Watwani, Chief Marketing and Product Officer at Telit Cinterion.

“The IoT eSIM solution is an important innovation, ensuring production flexibility and connectivity of our smart meters, even in rural areas, and all without the need for physical handling of SIMs. The solution provides a true operator selection and provisioning at any stage of the product lifetime. It is improving our ability to get smart meters connected, stay connected and adapt to new metering as-a-service business models,” said Petri Ounila, Director, IoT Devices, Aidon.

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

“Thales aims to support IoT adopters and streamline device deployment with our eSIM with initial connectivity via Thales Instant Connect service. This simplifies and accelerates large scale IoT deployments for device makers, benefiting all stakeholders in the value chain. Thales is pleased to work with Telit Cinterion to support its success in cellular connectivity and speed up device deployment.”

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G+D and the telecommunications company China Unicom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at this year’s MWC to establish a strategic partnership in the areas of eSIM technology and services.

The agreement aims to establish a comprehensive and in-depth cooperation to promote the further development of eSIM technology and explore new use cases in vertical areas.

China Unicom has a strong market presence in the People’s Republic of China, especially in the fast-growing IoT sector. By partnering with G+D, a leading company in eSIM development, technology and management, China Unicom aims to drive the market introduction of eSIMs in various vertical segments. The partnership will help China Unicom to further consolidate and expand its market position by leveraging G+D’s technologies.

This important strategic partnership will enhance G+D’s reputation and visibility in the highly competitive Chinese market. Demonstrating its leading role in the eSIM sector, G+D will grow its market share in partnership with China Unicom.

By initiating this new collaboration, both companies are responding to the growing demand for technologies and services that support IoT scenarios. The range of applications for IoT solutions is virtually unlimited. They range from connected vehicles, smart logistics and smart grids to smart building, smart city and smart home applications. In particular, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is growing dynamically in Industry 4.0 scenarios such as smart manufacturing. The introduction of 5G will further accelerate this development. Billions of devices, machines, sensors and systems will soon be connected to the Internet in real time – the era of Massive IoT is beginning. The eSIM and remote SIM provisioning, also known as eSIM management, play a key role in this. They make the deployment and lifecycle management of IoT solutions simple and efficient.

“China Unicom has been approved to deploy eSIM applications in the fields of wearable devices, IoT, laptops, and tablets, becoming the only domestic operator supporting all developed areas in China. China Unicom will continue to strengthen eSIM ecosystem construction, leading the development of eSIM technology in China. Currently, the IoT field is entering a new stage of innovative development. At this point, we have signed this MoU with G+D to not only enhance collaboration based on decades of partnership but also to work together to promote the comprehensive application of eSIM across the industry, accelerating the implementation of eSIM solutions in various fields. I believe that this strategic collaboration will initiate a new era of innovation in eSIM,” said Fengwei Chen, Deputy General Manager from Unicom Vsens.

Simon Wakely, Global Head of Connectivity and IoT Sales at G+D, explained:

“With eSIM at the forefront, we are ready to pioneer the connected future. The partnership with China Unicom is a clear indication of our intention to continue to break boundaries with our innovative, flexible and secure IoT and connectivity solutions and to unlock the business potential for our customers. Together, we look forward to shaping a seamless, smart and inclusive future.”

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A new study from Juniper Research found the global number of IoT eSIM connections will near 1.3 billion by 2028, from 165 million in 2024.

This growth will be driven by emerging eSIM specifications that provide greater flexibility to enterprises to remotely provision eSIM profile switching over IoT devices.

The GSMA’s SGP.32 is the newest technical specification for eSIM remote provisioning for IoT devices, and enables the remote activation of eSIM profiles via an eIM (eSIM IoT Manager). Previous eSIM specifications caused network or user-interface constraints for IoT devices, as they relied on SMS for profile activation.

GSMA Standards to Increase IoT Opportunity

The study identified automotive, logistics, and oil & gas as the industries benefitting most from the introduction of the new specification. These industries, which require small form factors, are expected to account for over half of all eSIM-enabled IoT devices by 2028. The ability to ensure interoperable connectivity, enabled by SGP.32, is the key driving force for growth in these sectors.

It also anticipated the imminent arrival of further standards; noting SGP.42 as of key significance for stakeholders. SGP.42 provides similar functionality as SGP.32, but specifically for iSIM devices. iSIMs further reduce the form factor of devices, whilst retaining the same functionality.

Report author Elisha Sudlow-Poole remarked:

“Stakeholders must begin preparing for SGP.42 immediately, as iSIM standards become finalised. Standard-agnostic platforms that are flexible to upcoming form factors, certifications and use-case demands must be developed to capitalise on eSIM and iSIM market growth.”

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• IoT eSIM connections are expected to grow 43% annually between 2023 and 2030.
• New GSMA standards for IoT eSIM are expected to accelerate the adoption of eSIM in IoT as constrained devices benefit from new standards.
• China lags in eSIM adoption despite being the largest IoT market in terms of connections.

IoT connections on eSIM are expected to grow at a rapid pace of 43% annually to reach 2.2 billion by 2030, according to a recent report released by Counterpoint Research on the IoT connectivity landscape.

By 2030, almost a third of the IoT connections will be on eSIM or iSIM.

Commenting on the current state of IoT eSIM connections, Associate Director Mohit Agrawal said, “eSIM growth in IoT has lagged behind that in consumer space due to the restrictive M2M eSIM specifications. As a result, at the end of 2023, there were a little less than 200 million eSIM connections in the IoT space despite the excellent product-market fit.”

Agrawal added, “China, the world’s largest IoT market, has low single-digit eSIM penetration due to restrictive regulations around eSIM in the past and the high proportion of LPWA devices which currently do not support eSIM. The eSIM penetration in the rest of the world is much higher than in China but the large IoT base in China brings the overall global eSIM penetration to less than 10%.”

Commenting on the eSIM forecast, Senior Research Analyst Ankit Malhotra said,

“The new GSMA standards for IoT eSIM (SGD.31/32) are expected to bring the eSIM to constrained devices, which is likely to massively push the growth in eSIM and later iSIM.”

“eSIM vendors and IoT connectivity providers have multiple proof of concepts on the new IoT eSIM standards and the big push is likely to happen next year after the test specifications are released by GSMA later this year. The early adopters of eSIM in IoT have been mostly automotive customers as the enterprises have not really been able to change the connectivity provider at will.”

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eSIM technology is bringing greater efficiency to the cellular IoT market and empowering enterprises with greater flexibility and choice as shown in new research by Omdia.

Catalyzed by the GSMA SGP.31/32 specifications, eSIM technology is primed for mass adoption, particularly on LPWAN devices. With the complexity of switching between network profiles reduced, enterprises can take advantage of easier device management, greater network coverage, and improved commercial terms.

eSIM technology has been widely adopted in consumer markets, particularly with higher-end smartphones and smartwatches. Constraints on power, computing, and end user intervention have stymied the ability of IoT enterprises to take full advantage of this technology. Omdia believes that these hurdles are beginning to be reduced as solutions come to market. Advances in eSIM technology will drive adoption in IoT from just over 1 billion in 2023 to over 3.6 billion in 2030.

The market is being driven not only by improvements in eSIM technology, but also by other key trends driving IoT adoption, such as 5G RedCap, 5G Massive IoT, and 4G LTE Cat-1bis modules, as well as enterprise demand.

“eSIM technology has long been seen as an important form factor for IoT devices, but now we are seeing the technology improve in ways that help enterprises provision over-the-air in resource-constrained IoT devices,” said John Canali, IoT Principal Analyst, Omdia. “This will create greater competition between communication service providers (CSPs), as IoT enterprises are less subjected to vendor lock-in by the CSPs and are better positioned to renegotiate connectivity tariffs.”

Andrew Brown, Practice Lead, IoT at Omdia, added:

“The new GSMA SGP.32 eSIM specification was much needed and has been specifically designed for IoT. It offers significant advantages in terms of cost, flexibility and longevity for hardware OEMs, finally beginning to bridge the gap between traditional consumer device provisioning and more traditional IoT devices. This will help to accelerate adoption in key industries, not only those that have long desired eSIM standardization, such as automotive, but in a multitude of others also.”

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Bertrand Moussel, Chair of the Trusted Connectivity Alliance Board, explores why the release of GSMA’s eSIM for IoT Specifications (SGP.31 and SGP.32) is a game-changing development that promises to accelerate the adoption of eSIM technology and unlock the full, transformative potential of the IoT.

The deployment of low-cost, low-power IoT devices at massive scale, such as smart meters, sensors, asset trackers and smart labels, is transforming entire industries by enabling new use-cases, revealing insights and realising efficiencies. The potential is evident, with McKinsey estimating the economic value to be up to $12.6 trillion globally.

Given the need for trusted, reliable and secure mobile connectivity across many of these emerging use-cases, cellular technologies are increasingly being leveraged to connect IoT devices. Global cellular IoT connections grew by 27% year-on-year in 2022 – significantly outstripping the overall growth rate – to account for nearly 20% of all global IoT connections. Looking ahead, the number of deployed cellular IoT devices is set to continue to increase with the new features and enhancements introduced in the latest 5G standards.

As deployments accelerate, demand for eSIM technology is growing to cut through complexity and promote simplified global connectivity and advanced security. In fact, GSMA Intelligence reports that 83% of organisations identify eSIM as important to the success of future IoT deployments.

Advancing Remote SIM Provisioning for the IoT

A key benefit of eSIM technology is that it is supported by an advanced, mature infrastructure that promotes interoperability and security, as profiles are remotely managed in accordance with GSMA’s well-established Remote SIM Provisioning Specifications for Consumer and M2M Devices.

Yet the growth of the massive IoT ecosystem presents unique considerations due to the increasing number of devices that are limited in terms of bandwidth (network constrained), user interface (UI constrained), and power consumption (power constrained). Network constrained and UI constrained devices present particular and significant challenges, as they cannot be optimally managed using the existing GSMA Consumer and M2M Specifications for Remote SIM Provisioning.

For example, the M2M Specification requires an SMS or HTTPS connection for profile downloads and management, which network-constrained devices cannot support. Similarly, many IoT devices lack a UI to enable an end-user to trigger or approve a profile download (as is required by the Consumer Specification).

Another challenge associated with the M2M Specification is the complex integration processes between different operators, which makes it difficult to switch profiles between providers. While this model works for verticals such as automotive, its inflexibility is unsuited for IoT use-cases. For example, an asset tracker in a shipping container needs to be able to connect to different operators across jurisdictions. Device manufacturers may also not always know the deployment locations of their products. Consequently, during production, they are required to select an operator and establish multiple production lines to address various geographies. The Consumer Specification offers a more streamlined approach, but the limitations of UI constrained devices demands a simpler model dedicated to the IoT.

Introducing GSMA’s eSIM for IoT Specifications

The industry has recognised that enhancing the eSIM infrastructure to meet these specific IoT requirements is crucial and, in response, GSMA has worked with industry stakeholders to develop and publish the eSIM for IoT Specifications (SGP.31 and SGP.32).

The new specifications build upon proven elements of the existing Consumer Specifications, while introducing new, dedicated features to address specific IoT considerations. This includes:

eSIM IoT Remote Manager (eIM): The eIM is a standardised, remote provisioning tool that enables profiles to be downloaded and managed on a single IoT device or a fleet of devices. This removes the requirement for direct consumer interaction or complex, inflexible integrations, simplifying IoT deployments at scale. The eIM also supports lightweight communication protocols to address network-constrained devices.

IoT Profile Assistant (IPA): Within the Consumer Specification, a feature called the Local Profile Assistant (LPA) enables users to download a profile from the operator’s eSIM Subscription Manager platform (known as the SM-DP+). The IoT Profile Assistant (IPA) replaces the LPA used within the Consumer Specification and provides the functions that enable the eSIM to be remotely managed using the existing SM-DP+ platform infrastructure.

Lightweight IoT Minimal Profile: TCA’s Interoperable Profile Package Specification – which is used in every eSIM deployed in the field – standardises the format used for the remote loading of subscriptions onto eSIMs across deployed devices. This enables mobile operators to load interoperable connectivity profiles in an eSIM, regardless of the SIM vendor.

A key update in Version 3.3 of TCA’s Interoperable Profile Package Specification is the definition of a ‘lightweight’ IoT minimal profile to address the growing challenge of remotely managing network constrained IoT devices.

This makes it possible to provision a profile even when bandwidth is very limited, which is crucial to supporting the growing use of eSIM technology to support constrained devices and enable various IoT use-cases and connectivity services. Given these benefits, Version 3.3 is referenced in SGP.32.

Advancing eSIM for IoT

The publication of a dedicated standard for remotely provisioning and managing IoT devices promises to accelerate the adoption of eSIM technology. While it will take some time for the first fully compliant solutions to be launched, Kaleido Intelligence anticipates that over half of active eSIMs across IoT deployments will be compliant with the new specification by 2028.

As deployments scale, TCA is committed to bringing together leading industry stakeholders to shape the ongoing standardisation and enhancement of eSIM technology and the supporting infrastructure. This includes continuing to be a key contributor to GSMA to further guide and support the development of its eSIM-related specifications and testing processes.

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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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