eSIM
eSIM or eUICC (Embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card) the next evolution of the SIM card, it offers users the ability to change service provider over-the-air (OTA), without needing to physically change the embedded SIM card itself. eUICC represents the most radical change in over two decades of GSM connectivity, in terms of how customers can select and change service provider profiles based on the criteria or business rules of their choosing.
eSIM market ‘worth over $4bn globally’ in 2023 says Juniper Research
Hampshire, UK. 10 January 2023 – A new Juniper Research study says the value of the global eSIM market will increase from US$4.7 billion (€4.37 billion) in 2023, to $16.3 billion (€15.16 billion) by 2027. The report offers an analysis of the eSIMs (embedded SIMs) market available today.
Read moreRead Now: How will consumer and IoT eSIM choices be managed effectively?
This special edition report by IoT Now explores how the advent of eSIM technology in the mainstream market and evolving consumer choices will change the landscape for mobile and connectivity operators and service providers, as well as communities the world over. REGISTER NOW TO READ FULL REPORT FREE In this supplement, you’ll find: A 6-page
Read moreEricsson, Thales launches IoT accelerator device connect with eSIMs for enterprises
Ericsson’s Internet of Things (IoT) business, in partnership with Thales, launches IoT Accelerator Device Connect, a service offering generic eSIMs unbundled from pre-selected Service Providers. For the first time, enterprises have the flexibility to select one or more Service Providers easily and instantly at the time of device activation. This new business model dramatically accelerates
Read moreSoracom exceeds 5mn connections for IoT devices worldwide
SEATTLE 15 November 2022 – Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced IoT connectivity has announced that it is now keeping more than 5 million IoT devices connected around the globe. The rapid growth up from the 4 million that Soracom announced in January 2022 is being driven by strong uptake of IoT devices in
Read moreWill Tim Cook’s eSIM announcement impact global connectivity for IoT?
Did you hear that noise? The announcement that the iPhone 14 will be eSIM-only in the US sounds the death knell for roaming agreements, as the journey to plastic SIMs (subscriber identity modules) being replaced by electronic profiles continues, says Nir Shalom, CEO of floLIVE.
Read moreIoT meets the property sector to combat rising energy costs and climate change while increasing property value
Ericsson released a Connected Buildings Energy Management report in partnership with Nordic property technology company Kiona and Arthur D. Little.
Read moreWhat is eSIM? A Beginner’s Guide to eSIM for IoT
Embedded SIMs or eSIMs are increasingly being recognised as a more flexible, easier to manage option than traditional plastic SIM cards for global IoT deployments. However, some confusion exists about what an eSIM is, finds George Malim.
Read moreHow to choose the best eSIM solution for your IoT device
Up to now, IoT has always had to use standard plastic SIMs, but eSIM is changing all that with the potential for increased openness and flexibility. In this article, Robin Duke-Woolley, CEO of Beecham Research reveals how to select the best eSIM solution for your IoT deployment.
Read moreIt’s a packed Vegas IoT stack at CES 2023
CES 2023 promises to deliver a cornucopia of announcements and opportunities for IoT players, reports Antony Savvas The annual global show in early January, run by the US Consumer Technology Association (CTA), is being held across the Las Vegas Convention Center and major hotels on the strip, including the Aria and the Venetian.
Read moreHow IoT SAFE improves IoT cybersecurity whilst being simple to deploy at scale
Security in IoT has often been listed as a development priority but then postponed or neglected with negative consequences. As the attack surface expands and new threats proliferate, traditional approaches to securing devices are too inflexible, too expensive or too complex to integrate to meet the timescale and volume needs of IoT enterprises. Current security
Read moreMany technology complexities lie under the surface of the IoT iceberg
The Internet of Things (IoT) at a high level is relatively simple – you have sensors in IoT devices that take readings and communicate that data through the internet and into the cloud, to another device, or to some type of analytics user interface. Essentially, data is collected and can then be interpreted into actionable
Read moreUS Mobile World Congress is a showcase for new things
The inaugural Mobile World Congress Las Vegas event takes place from the end of this month, and it is set to lay a roadmap for the issues and opportunities the mobile industry will meet on its continuing digital journey, writes Tony Savvas.
Read moreHow eSIMs are securing paths to new revenues in smart metering
Smart metering of water, gas and electricity are to play a vital role in how utilities and energy grid players modernise, enhance sustainability and improve customer service. The key to achieving these outcomes boils down to timely, accurate and secure data to meet the demand for energy efficiently, write James Moar and Steffen Sorrell from
Read moreSoracom partners with IDEMIA to deliver IoT-optimised eSIM capability
Seattle, United States & London, United Kingdom. 20 July, 2022 – Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced IoT connectivity, announced a partnership with IDEMIA, a company in identity technologies, 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 optimised DAKOTA
Read moreThe decisive opportunity for MNOs to be guardians of trust: Simplify IoT with eSIM
As well as reducing the cost and complexity of deploying IoT, embedded SIM can become the root of trust to deliver critical IoT applications relying on rich edge-to-cloud deployments, writes Matt Hatton, the founding partner of Transforma Insights.
Read moreSupercharge smart meters with eSIM technology
Global smart metering solutions provider Iskraemeco enables energy companies to effortlessly deliver customer insights and functionality. Thanks to their secure and trusted built-for Internet of Things (IoT) global smart meter solutions. The key to its success has been anticipating how utility companies want to unlock the potential of data insights and intelligence.
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