IoT connectivity white paper
How eSIM and iSIM can reduce the cost of IoT deployments
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Read our extensive study of the eSIM, iSIM and RSP ecosystem
Embedded SIM (eSIM) and its coming successor integrated SIM (iSIM) have established themselves as part of the range of capabilities that need to be carefully considered by an organization when planning a solution based on cellular IoT connectivity. The ongoing move away from plastic removable SIMs has also created a requirement for remote SIM provisioning (RSP) to manage profiles on a device.
The unique ability to remotely provision user profiles via eSIM and iSIM is crucial for simplifying IoT deployments and achieving economies of scale. This white paper on IoT connectivity, undertaken in collaboration with Transforma Insights, points to an 8-13% saving on lifetime connectivity spend by enterprises if they choose eSIM or iSIM rather than removable plastic SIM cards for their IoT deployments.
This analysis points to an 8-13% saving to be made on lifetime connectivity spend by enterprises if they choose eSIM and iSIM options rather than removable plastic SIM cards for their IoT deployments. While the technologies are not yet mature, they are now largely standardized and are being actively promoted by some IoT connectivity providers, particularly MVNOs.
The paper details an extensive study of the eSIM/iSIM/RSP ecosystem with the aim of understanding the cost implications of various decisions around components and mechanisms for subscription management in IoT connectivity. This includes both direct costs, such as components and subscription management, and indirect costs including security, compliance and logistics. Also examined is the impact that the choice of component and SIM provisioning mechanism has on the lifetime cost of IoT connectivity for a device. We also pay close attention to non-cost considerations such as reputational implications, product roadmapping, and environmental impacts.
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