eSIM: Capitalizing on SIM strengths & IoT/M2M growth
eSIM (embedded SIM) platform has already been benefiting the commercial M2M/IoT segment; enabling enhanced device provisioning, management & billing services… BUT…
…recently has trickled into select number of consumer devices as well (e.g. Tablets, Smartwatches, etc.)
Many Carriers are worried that if OEMs (en-masse) began shipping smartphones with eSIM, it would lead to higher subscriber churn (impacting revenues)… BUT…
…are gradually discovering the disruptive platform’s many benefits & opportunities that more than offsets its challenges [more on this topic in a forthcoming post]