What is ESIM?

·Embedded SIM (also known as eSIM or eUICC) is a new security chip used for remotely managing card services of multiple mobile network operators, compliant with GSMA

Specification for SIM Remote Configuration.

·SIM has multiple specifications, can be inserted or soldered, easily integrated with any device, and has multiple advantages.

According to Gartner's latest research, eSIM is one of the top 9 technologies that consumer electronics and IoT devices should pay attention to (click here to download the free Gartner research report).

·Thales has developed a comprehensive subscription based eSIM management service that can manage embedded SIM cards throughout the entire lifecycle of the device.

·The main devices that support eSIM include Apple iPad Pro, Apple Watch (3, 4, 5 series), iPhone (XS, XSMax, XR, 11, 11 Pro, ProMax and latest models), Google Pixel 2, 3, 3XL, 4, 4XL versions), Samsung S20 series, Motorola Razr, OPPO Watch, and Windows 10 driven networked PCs.

·So far, 200 mobile operators in over 80 countries have provided eSIM consumer services.

·By 2024, the expected shipment volume of embedded UICCs in the consumer electronics and M2M markets is expected to exceed 875 million (source: ABI Research, January 2020).