Esims age is coming
A Subscriber Identity Module (SIM), often referred to as a ‘SIM card’ or ‘phone card’, is a smart card used primarily to store subscriber identification, SMS data and phone numbers. The smart card, which is not a physical SIM card, requires a chip card: the eSIM.
The SIM card is not a mere message store, but is uniquely identified by its ICCID.
Benefits of Esim ( Citation in T-Mobile Web )
1) End user no need to go purchase a new SIM card if you wanted to swap phones or wireless carriers. eSIMs are used in tablets, smart watches, drones, and even cars. They’re basically space-saving gamechangers for connectivity.
2) Also if wanted to change new phone number, can do OTA updates, no need to change to one new Esim cards.
3) Since they’re embedded in devices and are programmable remotely, it can open a whole new world of flexibility when it comes to managing your phone and service plans. You can add plans, add a new number, and even connect to a different carrier.
How it works: Add Esim function on all kinds of devices which has hotspots features.
What kind of HW will be used based on Esims: Like Smart Watch, Smart Cell phones, Tablets, MBB/ FWA devices, wireless carriers etc.
Who will sell Esim Devices: Operators, Virtual Operators or Cellular data vendors/ SIM Data Pack/ Bundles vendors ect.