Romain Durand, R&D Director and Co-Founder, Transatel (an NTT DATA Company) discusses the new GSMA SGP.32 eSIM standard, exploring how simplified, secure remote connectivity will empower global IoT deployments across industries and redefine scalable device management worldwide. For readers unfamiliar…
Hayo unveils white-label eSIM platform to help mobile operators reclaim roaming revenues
South African digital services company Hayo has launched a white-label eSIM platform for mobile network operators (MNOs), aiming to help them move away from physical SIM cards and recapture revenues lost to third-party roaming providers. The end-to-end system allows operators…
Transatel’s Jacques Bonifay: Why eSIM will make the physical SIM obsolete
When Apple removed the SIM card tray from its iPhone 17 in Europe, it marked a clear shift in how we connect to mobile networks. For most consumers, the move was a simple matter of convenience. But for the IoT…
G+D integrates new eSIM standard into Amazon’s eero Signal
Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), the German SecurityTech company, has become one of the first firms to commercially deploy the SGP.32 eSIM standard, integrating the technology into Amazon’s eero Signal device. The move marks a notable step in the development of next-generation connected…
Deutsche Telekom pioneers eSIM transfers between Android and iOS
Deutsche Telekom has become the first European network operator, and among the first globally, to enable direct eSIM transfers between Android and iOS devices, a move that could simplify smartphone upgrades and platform switches for millions of users. The functionality,…
Ubigi’s Personal eSIM for BMW expands to 12 new European countries
Ubigi continues the rollout of its integrated Personal eSIM service for BMW vehicles across Europe. Since July 2024, the service has been available in 15 countries, and starting March , 2025, it will expand to 12 new countries: Slovakia, Slovenia,…
Kigen launches eSIM remote manager compliant with SGP.32
Kigen has launched the Kigen eSIM IoT Remote Manager (eIM), designed to manage extensive fleets of IoT and consumer eSIMs. According to the company, this marks the first ready-to-market solution fully compliant with the latest GSMA SGP.32 v1.2 specifications, compatible…
Kigen and Mongoto to launch iSIM evaluation kit
Kigen, a provider of SIM, eSIM and iSIM technologies, has partnered with Monogoto, a Cloud provider for connectivity-as-a-service across public, private, and satellite networks, to launch the iSIM Evaluation Kit. This kit allows enterprises and developers to explore the potential…
Is a SIM-less future ahead of us?
The announcement of Apple’s new iPhone and iPhone 16 Plus demonstrated how the phone manufacturer is turning its focus to the integration of AI to deliver new experiences for users, but also raised questions about the possibility of a “SIM-less”…
Trasna acquires Workz in move to meet demand for SIM technologies
In a strategic move to enhance its IoT capabilities, Trasna Holdings, a specialist in IoT communications, has acquired Workz, a company in Cloud-based eSIM solutions. This acquisition positions Trasna as a major player in both current and future mobile IoT…