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The group has released Version 3.4 of its eUICC Profile Package: Interoperable Format Technical Specification (Interoperable Profile Package Specification). The latest version includes major updates to support full alignment with 3GPP Release 18 to enable advanced 5G functionality and secure authentication in 5G network slicing, as well as enabling the remote management of eSIM profiles on low-power and network-constrained devices. Additional updates and clarifications to promote security and interoperability have also been made.

The group has published Version 3.3.1.2 of the eUICC Profile Package: Interoperable Format Test Specification. Version 3.3.1.2 is now a GlobalPlatform-approved test suite, which is part of the GSMA Consumer and IoT eSIM compliance programmes and referenced in GSMA’s eSIM Test Specifications (SGP.23 and SGP.33). Work is now ongoing to develop the test specification for Version 3.4 of the Interoperable Profile Package Technical Specification.

Following the publication of its educational whitepaper, ‘Realising the Benefits of GSMA’s eSIM IoT Specification (SGP.32)’ the group continues to make progress on the development of a new technical paper that will address specific SGP.32 deployment considerations. Publication is expected in H2.

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eSIM shipment volumes collectively reported by TCA members in 2024 surpassed half a billion units, increasing 35% year-on-year (YoY) to reach 503 million. TCA also estimates that the total available market for eSIM was 514 million units. The growing availability of eSIM-enabled devices was matched by increasing consumer adoption, with consumer eSIM profile downloads rising by 56%. Learn more.

Growth was bolstered by the launch of new eSIM-only devices, eSIM-enabled mid-range models and 5G smartphones. Regionally, North America led in consumer eSIM adoption. Profile downloads more than doubled in Asia, while Europe also saw strong uptake. Increasing consumer adoption was supported by continued investment in eSIM Subscription Manager (SM) platforms. The number of deployed consumer eSIM SM platforms rose by 18% in 2024. Learn more.

TCA tracks deployments of the Recommended 5G SIM / eSIM, which promotes the highest levels of security, privacy and functionality in 5G and 5G standalone (SA) networks to maximise operator investments and support key use-cases. TCA members reported a steady 68% year-on-year growth in units in 2024, with volumes strongest in North America. Europe also saw robust growth as it emerges as a leading region for the rollout of 5G SA deployments. Learn more.

TCA estimates that the total available market for ‘traditional’ SIM remained stable at 3.7 billion units in 2024. The market continues to be shaped by accelerating digitalisation as eSIM adoption increases in key geographies such as North America. There is also a trend towards local players strengthening market share across lower-cost categories in India, China, and across the Pacific and MEA regions. Learn more.

Download TCA’s latest infographic to learn more about the development and adoption of SGP.32, including new technical features, benefits across IoT use cases, and the status of the supporting testing and compliance programmes.

By introducing new features to simplify the remote provisioning and management of constrained IoT devices, SGP.32 is a significant opportunity to address challenges that have tempered IoT adoption to date. To understand the drivers, implications and applications of the new specification download our white paper here.