{"id":13460,"date":"2019-08-08T12:40:39","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T11:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/esim\/?page_id=13460"},"modified":"2025-11-11T14:07:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T14:07:41","slug":"remote-sim-provisioning-for-machine-to-machine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/esim\/remote-sim-provisioning-for-machine-to-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"eSIM for M2M"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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M2M eSIM<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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M2M eSIM specifications<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is the GSMA Embedded SIM specification?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The GSMA\u2019s Embedded SIM specification provides a single, de-facto standard mechanism for the remote provisioning and management of machine to machine (M2M) connections, allowing the ‘over the air’ provisioning of an initial operator subscription, and the subsequent change of subscription from one operator to another. GSMA Embedded SIM is a vital enabler for M2M connections including the simple and seamless mobile connection of all types of connected machines.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Introduction to eSIM for M2M<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This video provides an overview of remote SIM provisioning for M2M and the GSMA Embedded SIM specification.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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M2M offers a huge market opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mobile networks are being used to connect all sorts of devices, enabling automated reading of utility meters, intelligent connectivity of cars and commercial vehicles to enable drivers to access navigation, infotainment or breakdown services, home security management on-the-go and assisted living support. The number of mobile connected devices is expected to reach over 30 billion by 2030, resulting in a huge new market opportunity, predominantly in the M2M)and consumer electronics sectors. All parties in the M2M ecosystem will struggle if we remain solely dependent upon the traditional SIM card, which is predicated on only associating with one network operator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because changing SIM cards is problematical for many business-to-business (B2B) customers. For the industry, optimising manufacturing processes is a key challenge that GSMA Embedded SIM solves by providing a global product with a global manufacturing process with local provisioning when the product is deployed in the field. It also solves the challenge of managing those devices in the field when many M2M devices are remotely located, often hermetically sealed, their after sale location is not known during production and their product life cycles are lengthy. Many of the interfaces and processes needed to make the remote provisioning of SIMs work are virtually identical to current SIM personalisation processes and interfaces used by mobile operators today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Standardisation and M2M eSIM interoperability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This video explains how the GSMA Embedded SIM specification enables interoperability and economies of scale in M2M operations.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stay up-to-date with M2M eSIM developments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The latest version of the GSMA specification now includes Profile Interoperability that will simplify the process of connecting M2M devices and enhance the flexibility for how mobile network operators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) do business in the future.

The GSMA Embedded SIM specification has been backed by over twenty operators, two leading M2M Alliances and a host of OEMs. The full array of documents pertaining to the GSMA Embedded SIM specification can be found in our resources section, along with other Connected Living case studies, documents, reports and guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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