AT&T and Thales have introduced an eSIM platform powered by the SGP.32 GSMA IoT specification, giving enterprises a consolidated platform to manage IoT subscriptions remotely and securely, while preserving device integrity on a secure and reliable network.

Backed by Thales’ secure-by-design approach, it targets the highest level of cyber security for IoT devices and supports compliance with evolving global cyber-security regulations.

Optimised for large-scale IoT deployments, the eSIM management platform simplifies operations, reduces costs and delivers automation beyond SGP.32 standards to support diverse industries and device types.

With over 5.8 billion IoT cellular connections expected globally by 2030 (GSMA Intelligence) – powering everything from smart meters to wearable health trackers – the need for secure, scalable and easy-to-manage connectivity is greater than ever.

AT&T and Thales believe their eSIM offering will help businesses remotely activate and manage IoT devices. Powered by Thales Adaptive Connect (TAC), it becomes a key part of AT&T’s global IoT offering, AT&T Virtual Profile Management for IoT, and can support many industries worldwide including automotive, smart cities, healthcare and utilities.

Compliant with the SGP.32 standard, it helps users ship connected devices anywhere in the world with one single, pre-integrated eSIM from Thales, then seamlessly activate the correct local connectivity profile remotely, eliminating the need for any physical access to it. This results in faster launches and simpler logistics for global IoT deployments. It also helps AT&T and its customers manage connectivity policies, diagnostics and subscription changes entirely over the air, through a single unified industry-certified interface.

This also adds automation to simplify the remote eSIM management of large numbers of devices. It automates complex tasks, such as switching subscriptions or updating fleets rules, so enterprises can spend less time on logistics and operations, while bringing products and services to market faster.

Thanks to these features, TAC (www.thalesgroup.com/en/solutions-catalogue/enterprise/mobile-communications/thales-adaptive-connect-overview) gives companies the flexibility to localise within AT&T network partners or adjust devices’ subscriptions across large fleets without hardware changes, helping optimise costs, supply chains, coverage and performance.

The service is available for commercial use and supports users worldwide.

“At AT&T, we deliver intelligent IoT you can trust – highly secure, end-to-end and built to scale,” said Cameron Coursey, vice president at AT&T (www.att.com). “Our state-of-the-art approach, paired with Thales, will help customers reduce friction and gain control of managing their own devices with reliable connectivity.”

Eva Rudin, executive vice president at Thales (www.thalesgroup.com), added: “We are entering a new era for remote eSIM provisioning, ready to power billions of IoT devices, and we are proud to collaborate with AT&T in delivering smarter and safer IoT connectivity around the world. With Thales Adaptive Connect, we’re ensuring that every connected device benefits from strong security, reliable service and simplified management, from the first connection and throughout its lifetime.”