SGP.32 and IoT Connectivity: What Enterprises Need to Know
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SGP.32 is the latest development in Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) for Internet of Things devices. Touted as a game-changer, SGP.32 promises to streamline multi-country connectivity for enterprises on a scale previously unimagined. However, while it marks a significant leap forward, SGP.32 isn't without its complexities and isn't suitable for every enterprise.
In this edition, Paul Marshall , CCO and co-founder of Eseye , explores SGP.32 from its evolution and technical specifications to its practical applications and limitations, offering a good introduction for businesses considering this cutting-edge technology.
Paul Marshall , CCO and Co-Founder of Eseye
Enterprises have high hopes for the latest SGP.32 standard, believing it to be the ultimate solution for achieving seamless multi-country connectivity for their IoT. While SGP.32 is a significant advancement, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Enterprises must carefully consider several factors when adopting this technology.
Understanding Remote SIM Provisioning
Traditionally, devices used removable plastic SIM cards to authenticate onto mobile networks. These are now being replaced by MFF2 eSIMs, which are chips soldered onto the device's circuit board. This transition necessitated a new method for changing SIM profiles without physical access to the device—Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP).?
Evolution of Standards
The journey began with the SGP.02 (M2M) standard in 2014, followed by the SGP.22 (Consumer) standard in 2016. SGP.02 pushes eSIM profiles from the Subscription Manager - Data Preparation (SM-DP) to the SIM via the Subscription Manager - Secure Routing (SM-SR). This requires coordination between the subscription management infrastructures of different networks to complete the handover which complicates the process. Whereas, SGP.32 will allow users to order a profile from any operator and connect to the relevant SM-DP. However, it won’t be available for deployment until 2025. Until then, enterprises need to rely on SGP.02.?
The Role of Managed Services
Eventually, everyone needs to adopt SGP.32 and it’ll need to be offered as a managed service by third parties. OEMs and enterprises will benefit from SGP.32's flexibility but need to look for a connectivity partner who understands the technicalities of SGP.32 and can offer a managed service to support the transition from SGP.02 to SGP.32.?
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SGP.32 might not be the best option for all enterprises. Alternatives like multi-IMSI, roaming, and other RSP approaches might be more suitable depending on the specific needs and constraints.?
While SGP.32 does grant more control compared to SGP.02, it’s not the radical shift some might expect. Although SGP.32 empowers enterprises to manage SIM profiles akin to consumer practices in SGP.22, most companies will not want, or be able to, handle all the backend integration and commercial negotiations independently.
On July 18th, join Paul Marshall (Co-Founder & CCO) and Anand Gandhi (SVP Global Solutions) at Eseye for a live webinar where they will guide you through:
This webinar promises to be a vital resource for enterprises poised to embrace the future of IoT technology. So register today for FREE to join the webinar live on July 18 at 11 a.m. EST and get access to the recording on-demand.
Keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts or questions on the transition to SGP.32 in the comments below.?
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