eSIM

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:technology
gptkbp:activatedBy QR code
carrier app
manual entry of activation code
gptkbp:advantage better for device miniaturization
no need to physically swap SIM cards
supports multiple carriers
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:eUICC
gptkbp:compatibleWith gptkb:Google_Pixel_2_and_later
gptkb:Samsung_Galaxy_S20_and_later
gptkb:iPhone_XS_and_later
gptkbp:enables easier international roaming
multiple profiles on one device
remote SIM provisioning
gptkbp:environmentalImpact reduces plastic waste
gptkbp:features profile encryption
remote locking
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:embedded_SIM
gptkbp:function stores subscriber information for mobile devices
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label eSIM
gptkbp:introducedIn 2016
gptkbp:marketAdoption increasing globally
gptkbp:regulates subject to local telecom laws
gptkbp:relatedStandard gptkb:GSMA_SGP.21
gptkb:GSMA_SGP.22
gptkbp:replacedBy physical SIM card
gptkbp:requires eUICC chip
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:GSMA
gptkbp:standsFor gptkb:embedded_Subscriber_Identity_Module
gptkbp:supportedBy major mobile carriers
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Microsoft_Surface_devices
gptkb:Apple
gptkb:Google
gptkb:Nokia
gptkb:Oppo
gptkb:Motorola
gptkb:Lenovo_laptops
gptkb:Huawei
gptkb:Samsung
gptkb:Sony
gptkb:Xiaomi
gptkb:OnePlus
gptkbp:usedFor M2M (machine-to-machine) applications
consumer devices
gptkbp:usedIn IoT devices
laptops
smartphones
tablets
smartwatches
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SD_card
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5