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Within the eSIM IoT architecture, the IoT Profile Assistant, abbreviated as IPA, plays an important role. This component is less visible than central management systems, but in practice it is indispensable. Without the IPA, profile actions on an IoT device cannot be properly executed.

For organizations working with connected devices at scale, it is therefore useful to understand exactly what the IPA does. Especially when remote SIM provisioning, lifecycle management, and flexible profile management are part of the connectivity strategy.

The eSIM is a digital SIM card that is increasingly used in smartphones, IoT devices, and industrial applications. Instead of a physical SIM card that needs to be inserted or replaced, an eSIM is built directly into the device.

This makes it possible to manage mobile profiles remotely. For organizations and users, this means more flexibility, fewer physical actions, and a more efficient way to manage connectivity.

A major shift is taking place in the Cellular IoT market: more and more eSIMs and iSIMs are entering the market. There are expected to be more than 500 million active eSIMs/iSIMs by the end of 2023. The quantity in 2022 was 424 million due to an 11% increase, in 2023 it is up to … Lees meer The new era of cellular IoT →

A major shift is taking place in the Cellular IoT market: more and more eSIMs and iSIMs are entering the market. There are expected to be more than 500 million active eSIMs/iSIMs by the end of 2023. The quantity in 2022 was 424 million due to an 11% increase, in 2023 it is up to … Lees meer The new era of cellular IoT →

A QR code (Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode that can be quickly scanned using cameras on smartphones, tablets, and industrial scanners. The technology was originally developed for the automotive industry in Japan but has since become a universal method for sharing information quickly and accurately.
A QR code can contain various types of data, such as URLs, contact details, Wi-Fi settings, or device configurations. Within IoT and connectivity, QR codes are increasingly used for eSIM activation, device onboarding, and fast data exchange.

An eSIM bootstrap profile is the initial mobile profile stored on an eUICC that is used to connect a device to a network for the first time. This profile forms the foundation for further provisioning and management of eSIM profiles in IoT environments.
In IoT deployments, the bootstrap profile is essential because it enables a device to come online in order to download an operational profile.

Most of us are familiar with the traditional simcards, which we know as mini, micro and nano simcards, 2FF, 3FF and 4FF respectively. However, for many types of hardware, these sizes are impractical. We will specifically indicate the advantages of solderable simcards, also known as embedded sims (MFF2). These simcards are mounted directly on the printed circuit board (PCB) and cannot be easily removed like the traditional simcards. A 6×5 mm microchip that is soldered onto a printed circuit board.

Most of us are familiar with the traditional simcards, which we know as mini, micro and nano simcards, 2FF, 3FF and 4FF respectively. However, for many types of hardware, these sizes are impractical. We will specifically indicate the advantages of solderable simcards, also known as embedded sims (MFF2). These simcards are mounted directly on the printed circuit board (PCB) and cannot be easily removed like the traditional simcards. A 6×5 mm microchip that is soldered onto a printed circuit board.

Compared to traditional sim technology, Remote Sim Provisioning (RSP) technology is still relatively new. The traditional simcard is equipped with the well-known sim technology that has been an integral part of the IoT connectivity portfolio for a long time. As the IoT market grows steadily, more and more new challenges arise. Some challenges are limited by this traditional sim technology and this is where the RSP technology stands out.

Remote Sim Provisioning is a term you may have never heard of around sim technology. It is often referred to by the term eSIM. What is it? RSP is remote operator switching. In this article we use the

term RSP to avoid confusion with another term eSIM, which is often used for the same functionality. The RSP technology is one of the most important factors for growth in the IoT market. By enabling remote switching of the virtual operator profile, it solves many of the challenges of organizations engaged in IoT implementation.

If you want a different operator for the IoT connectivity, it is very difficult to physically switch simcards. RSP is thus the technology that allows the remote activation and management of profiles of multiple operators. This technique makes it possible to switch operators quickly and easily.

eSIM stands for embedded SIM. eSIM capabilities are available for all form factors: 2FF (Mini), 3FF (Micro), 4FF (Nano), and MFF2 (the soldered sim chip). The main difference with a standard simcard is the ability to provision the simcard remotely. This means that different carrier profiles can be stored on the sim and subsequently downloaded over the air. It allows a customer to switch between the two without changing the physical simcard itself.