When did eSIM come out?

When did eSIM come out?

eSIMs were initially introduced into the Internet of Things (IoT) sector in 2010 to take away the trouble of inserting and programming physical SIM cards into IoT devices.

It offers increased flexibility and streamlines the logistical nightmare of having to insert or swap SIM cards in unmanned and/or inaccessible connected objects.

Soon after, it became apparent that the same technology could be applied to consumer devices, with Apple being the main advocate of the movement.

GSMA was initially reluctant to introduce eSIMs to the consumer market due to security concerns. However, in 2016 the use of eSIM in consumer devices was approved, beginning a new era in the telecoms industry.

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