Soracom announced the upcoming release of SORACOM Connectivity Hypervisor, a new platform capability engineered to give IoT deployments unprecedented flexibility and control over cellular connectivity. This significant feature will allow for dynamic remote management and switching of multiple connectivity profiles on a single eSIM, including those issued by third-party mobile network operators.
The Connectivity Hypervisor is planned for release by the end of Soracom’s 2025 fiscal year and will be compatible with Soracom’s new eUICC-compliant IoT SIMs supporting GSMA SGP.32, the upcoming standard for remote SIM provisioning in IoT.
“For globally deployed products, the ability to dynamically control connectivity is no longer a luxury; it’s a strategic necessity,” said Kenta Yasukawa, CTO and Co-founder of Soracom. “Connectivity Hypervisor marks an evolution in Soracom’s role, from simply providing connections to enabling intelligent connectivity management that adapts to each customer’s unique operational needs.”
The Connectivity Hypervisor allows devices to automatically connect to the network using a pre-installed Soracom profile upon activation, then switch to the most appropriate local or use-case-specific profile based on deployment region or application requirements. This capability supports:
- Multi-profile orchestration, including Soracom and third-party MNO profiles
- Single-SKU global deployment, with reduced logistical complexity and cost
- Compliance with permanent roaming regulations via dynamic profile switching to local carriers
- Connectivity optimisation, including high-volume data or voice-enabled profiles
- Built-in redundancy, with fallback to Soracom’s profile for uninterrupted service
Industry alignment
As an example of collaboration, Soracom is working with Toyota Motor under the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) on a demonstration project called IRIGATE, which explores stable, flexible connectivity for connected vehicles. This initiative also includes validation of SGP.32-based dynamic profile provisioning using the Connectivity Hypervisor.
SGP.32 is rapidly becoming a key requirement in automotive RFPs, and Soracom is already conducting live testing in environments using eUICC, eIM, and SM-DP+ infrastructure. The platform is being positioned as a transformative technology for scalable, regulatory-compliant, and operationally efficient IoT connectivity.
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