2026 brings the first fully-compliant SGP.32 eSIM IoT deployments, handing profile control to the eIM and onboard IPA rather than the MNO. IoT MVNOs are positioning as ‘eSIM orchestrators’, layering policy logic across RSP and Connectivity Management Platforms. But migration costs, multi-vendor interoperability gaps and non-portable orchestration logic mean an open ecosystem isn’t guaranteed.
As eSIM adoption and international roaming continue to grow, telecom operators must balance seamless connectivity with evolving fraud and security challenges. Network intelligence, AI, and real-time operational visibility enable operators to detect threats earlier, protect revenue, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver secure, reliable customer experiences.
What the market learned about channel sequencing, product readiness, and the conflict nobody plans for. There is a pattern in travel eSIM distribution. Brands build the eSIM product, open an API for resellers, get listed on marketplaces - before the offer can sell on...
IoT eSIM rollouts based on the GSMA SGP.32 specification promise flexibility and vendor independence, but real-world deployments often reveal hidden technical and commercial constraints. Drawing on hands-on experience with large-scale implementations, this article unpacks the less-visible complexities of the IoT eSIM ecosystem, highlights common lock-in traps, and outlines the critical questions enterprises and MVNOs should ask vendors before committing to an SGP.32 deployment.
Travel eSIMs have rapidly evolved from a niche workaround into a mainstream travel essential across Europe, reshaping how connectivity is bought, activated, and experienced on the move. What’s driving adoption is not just lower roaming costs, but a fundamentally better journey: instant activation, predictable pricing, and seamless integration into travel apps and platforms. For MVNOs, MNOs, fintechs, and travel brands, this shift signals a deeper transformation—roaming is no longer a backend wholesale construct, but a digital product designed around trips, trust, and tap-to-connect experiences.
eSIM and MVNOs: Readiness and Reality. eSIM is moving from supporting role to default expectation. As leading device makers treat embedded connectivity as standard rather than optional, activation shifts from plastic cards to software flows…
The iSIM Revolution: MVNOs Must Adapt or Be Left Behind. After dozens of conversations with providers across the US, EU, Africa, Mexico & Brazil about…
eSIM Journey: Advancing Telecom Connectivity. The journey of the eSIM (Embedded SIM) began in the early 2010s due to the necessity of connecting vehicles
How travel eSIMs can bring more players into the Connectivity Value Chain. Network operator roaming charges are somewhat infamous for their cost in many countries, and as a result, a large number of travellers go ‘silent.’