The future of eSIM – trends and innovations

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The future of connectivity is embedded—and eSIM is leading the way. As adoption accelerates, new standards and innovations are shaping the next decade of mobile and IoT technology.

Key trends:

– Mass Adoption: eSIM expected in 70% of cellular devices by 2030.
– New Standards: GSMA SGP.32 simplifies IoT onboarding for massive deployments.
– Multiprofile Solutions: Automatic failover for mission-critical applications.
– Integration with iSIM: SIM functionality embedded directly into the chipset for even smaller devices.
– Challenges: Operator readiness and consumer awareness remain hurdles.

Conclusion:
eSIM is not just the future—it’s the present. Businesses and consumers that embrace this technology today will be better positioned for tomorrow’s connected world.

Malcolm Briffa

Chief Officer Business and IoT

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