Strategic Role of eSIM Infrastructure Ownership in Navigating SGP.32 Deployments
Overview
The rapid growth of IoT presents both opportunities and challenges for mobile network operators (MNOs), particularly in providing scalable connectivity for remote and high-mobility environments. eSIM technology addresses these challenges by enabling over-the-air network switching, enhanced security, and reduced costs. However, adoption remains limited, partly due to restrictive M2M specifications. The new SGP.32 standard offers scalable, cost-effective solutions to unlock the full potential of cellular IoT. MNOs must decide whether to outsource or manage eSIM provisioning in-house, with in-house management offering benefits like greater control, customization, and cost efficiency. This white paper explores these options and provides insights for IoT deployment strategies.
Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Advantages of SGP.32
- Self-hosted eSIM software – even more relevant for SGP.32Negating risks of eUICC-vendor-specific silos
- Maximum control over data, implementation and service level
- Counterpoint’s OWNERS framework
- Looking Forward
AUTHOR
Siddhant Cally
Research Analyst
Counterpoint Research
PARTNER
Author
Team Counterpoint
Counterpoint Research is a global industry and market research firm providing market data, intelligence, thought leadership and consulting across the technology ecosystem. We advise a diverse range of global clients spanning the supply chain – from chipmakers, component suppliers, manufacturers and software and application developers to service providers, channel players and investors. Our veteran team of analysts serve these clients through our offices located across the key innovation hubs, manufacturing clusters and commercial centers globally. Our analysts consistently engage with C-suite through to strategy, market intelligence, supply chain, R&D, product management, marketing, sales and others across the organization. Counterpoint’s key coverage areas: AI, Automotive, Cloud, Connectivity, Consumer Electronics, Displays, eSIM, IoT, Location Platforms, Macroeconomics, Manufacturing, Networks & Infra, Semiconductors, Smartphones and Wearables.
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