- GCT Semiconductor (GCTS, Financial) partners with Giesecke+Devrient to launch an SGP.32 eSIM solution for IoT devices.
- This partnership focuses on enhancing connectivity and flexibility for 4G and 5G IoT devices.
- The innovation facilitates secure, location-aware connectivity without physical SIM swaps.
GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc. (GCTS), a prominent designer and supplier of semiconductor solutions, has joined forces with Giesecke+Devrient to launch a groundbreaking SGP.32 eSIM solution. This collaboration aims to revolutionize connectivity for multi-network IoT devices by integrating Integrated Profile Activation Device (IPAd) support directly into 4G and 5G chipsets.
The new eSIM solution enables intelligent, location-aware connectivity for headless IoT devices utilizing 4G and 5G networks. By eliminating the need for physical SIM swaps and user intervention, it provides out-of-the-box connectivity and flexible lifecycle management, ensuring optimal performance based on location, availability, cost, and policy.
SGP.32, the latest eSIM technical specification from GSMA, assures secure and interoperable IoT technologies globally. GCT will incorporate this advanced eSIM functionality into all future 4G and 5G chipsets and modules, further driving innovation and security in the IoT market.
John Schlaefer, CEO of GCT, emphasized the growing adoption of eSIM technology in IoT and wearable devices, while BeeGek Lim, Global Head of Digital Connectivity Solutions at Giesecke+Devrient, highlighted the significance of partnerships in shaping the future of cellular connectivity in IoT.
