SoftBank goes live with eSIM management platform
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Japan’s SoftBank has gone live with Gemalto’s On Demand Subscription (ODC) remote subscription management platform to allow customers to directly connect their eSIM-enabled secondary devices to the operator’s mobile network.
SoftBank users will be able to take advantage of direct internet connectivity for eSIM-enabled smart watches, wearables and other secondary devices without the need to tether them to a smartphone.
SoftBank arranged in April to adopt the Gemalto platform for both consumer and industrial IoT devices.
Gemalto said it expects eSIM to become the default identification module for all cellular IoT devices. The vendor has to date delivered more than 50 eSIM subscription management servers for both consumer and M2M applications to mobile operators in Asia, Europe and North America.
In the consumer space, the company has partnerships with OEMs including Samsung, Limmex, Microsoft and Lenovo. The vendor is currently the only fully GSMA security accreditation scheme-subscription management (SAS-SM) certified supplier.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which company is providing the eSIM management platform to SoftBank?
Which company is providing the eSIM management platform to SoftBank?
Gemalto is supplying SoftBank with its On Demand Subscription (ODC) remote subscription management platform. This platform allows customers to directly connect their eSIM-enabled secondary devices to SoftBank's mobile network.
Q.What is the primary benefit for SoftBank customers using this new eSIM platform?
What is the primary benefit for SoftBank customers using this new eSIM platform?
SoftBank customers will gain direct internet connectivity for their eSIM-enabled secondary devices, such as smartwatches and wearables. This means they will no longer need to tether these devices to a smartphone for internet access.
Q.When did SoftBank initially arrange to use Gemalto's platform?
When did SoftBank initially arrange to use Gemalto's platform?
SoftBank arranged to adopt the Gemalto platform in April. This agreement covered its use for both consumer devices and industrial IoT applications, indicating a broad scope for the technology.
Q.What is Gemalto's current standing regarding eSIM security accreditation?
What is Gemalto's current standing regarding eSIM security accreditation?
Gemalto is currently the sole supplier fully certified under the GSMA security accreditation scheme-subscription management (SAS-SM). This demonstrates its leading position in secure eSIM technology provision within the industry.
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