Press Releases

eSIM support comes to Vodafone UK smartphones

Vodafone UK now supports eSIMs in smartphones on its Pay Monthly plans, a convenient new technology supported by few other mobile network operators in the UK.

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May 10, 2022

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Cellular IoT MVNOs to manage 670mn connections by 2026

London, UK. 26 April 2022 – Kaleido Intelligence, a connectivity market intelligence and consulting firm, has found that cellular IoT connections managed by MVNOs will reach 670 million in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 24% between 2022 and 2026. Notably, with many IoT MVNOs now specialising in eSIM solutions, Kaleido predicts that eSIM connection growth for these players will outstrip overall connection growth to 2026, growing at 42% CAGR to reach 447 million connections in the latter forecast year. (more…)

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April 27, 2022

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Orange and Samsung expand partnership to extend product life cycle and enhance customer experience

Barcelona, Spain. 2 March, 2022 – Orange and Samsung Electronics announced a series of new initiatives that expand their long-term strategic partnership to enhance Samsung Galaxy user experiences across Europe. The two companies will collaborate to reduce waste and extend the life cycle of mobile devices; implement device and technology testing to prepare for the arrival of 5G standalone; promote the Samsung Galaxy multi-devices experience; and enhance the mobile customer journey with advanced digital services. (more…)

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March 2, 2022

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

5G, Industry 5.0 and eSIM connectivity are pivotal to continuing future IoT momentum

Guildford, UK. 9th February 2022 – IoT connectivity solutions provider, Eseye, has launched its second annual Future of IoT Report, which captures key insights from 11 leading Internet of Things (IoT) decision-makers. They range from IoT business founders and evangelists to industry analysts and chief technology officers, and presidents of communications and IoT security organisations. (more…)

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February 11, 2022

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Workz launches eSIM cloud

Dubai. 29 November 2021 – IoT solutions provider Workz has expanded its eSIM subscription management solution to offer a GSMA certified cloud-based platform in the US. The platform, which is certified by the GSMA’s Security Accreditation Scheme (SAS) and hosted at Microsoft Azure’s Virginia, USA site enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to remotely manage consumer and M2M/IoT devices. (more…)

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November 29, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

New eSIM module solution for space-constrained cellular IoT

SIMCom, the designer and manufacturer of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) wireless modules and solutions, announced that the SIMCom NB-IoT SIM7070 module measuring only 24 mm x 24 mm can now be equipped with a compact eSIM security controller from Infineon powered by GSMA-compliant remote SIM management software provided by Kigen (UK) Ltd. The security controller comes in the smallest SMD package, significantly smaller than the standard currently established. (more…)

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June 23, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Amazon Alexa in-car voice service now available in the Uconnect services for new Jeep Compass

The new Jeep® Compass now also offers Amazon‘s Alexa Voice Service on-board. A feature added to Uconnect Services suite of connected services enabled by Ubigi, Transatel‘s cellular connectivity solution for connected cars. (more…)

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May 4, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Trusted Connectivity Alliance members report 83% global eSIM growth in 2020

New market monitoring data published by Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA) shows significant global eSIM growth in 2020. TCA says that eSIM shipments collectively reported by its members increased 83% year-on-year to reach 309 million units last year. (more…)

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March 5, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Data, connectivity and IoT – mastering disruption in a Covid world

Adversity breeds innovation and the current economic downturn, fuelled by the pandemic, will likely be no different. As the battle against Covid-19 continues, enterprises will be under increased pressure to dramatically reduce costs and become more competitive. (more…)

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January 7, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Nokia and Zain KSA smarten up Saudi homes and offices with 5G-powered FWA and Wi-Fi 6

Nokia announced an expansion of its strategic 5G partnership with Zain KSA to rollout 60,000 FastMile 5G Gateway 3.1 with eSIM across Saudi Arabia over the next 12 months. The gateways will deliver stronger signal, better connectivity and ultra-high data speeds to every corner of homes and offices in the Kingdom. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello