Resources

Introduction to: eSIM for IoT

December 11, 2023

In TCA’s eBook, learn why a dedicated standard for remotely provisioning and managing IoT devices is a game-changing development that promises to accelerate the adoption of eSIM technology and unlock the full, transformative potential of the IoT across established and emerging use-cases.

Five Step Guide to Using the TCA eSIM Interoperability Service

June 29, 2023

Discover how to use the TCA eSIM Interoperability Service, delivered by COMPRION, which enables operators to test how their eSIM profiles interact with an extensive range of consumer eSIM devices to identify and address individual interoperability and compatibility issues prior to deployment.

TCA eSIM Interoperability Service: Product Sheet

Download this product sheet to understand how the TCA eSIM Interoperability Service, delivered by COMPRION, is enabling MNOs, MVNOs, profile developers and device manufacturers to promote trust and confidence across the eSIM ecosystem.

Recommended 5G SIM Technical Definition: Enhanced for 3GPP Release 17

May 19, 2023

TCA’s Recommended 5G SIM helps MNOs maximise investments in core 5G network infrastructure by selecting the right choice of SIM technology at 5G launch. This enhanced definition includes updates to help MNOs realise the latest benefits and opportunities offered by 3GPPP Release 17 service architecture, with the highest levels of security, privacy and functionality.

Trusted Connectivity Alliance: Industry Insights 2022

Download this infographic for an exclusive ‘at-a-glance’ overview of TCA’s market monitoring data for 2022.

Improving the Environmental Credentials of the SIM Industry

February 27, 2023

Achieving Net-Zero will require operators to examine how their supply chains support or hinder their sustainability goals. This paper explains how operators are assessing and taking action to mitigate their carbon impact, and how the SIM industry can play its part by improving the environmental credentials of the products and services it is delivering.

Realising the Potential of Secured Applications for Mobile (SAM)

February 16, 2023

To support the trend for leveraging the eSIM to host secure applets, GSMA has published the Secured Applications for Mobile (SAM) Specification. This position paper explores how the SAM initiative is potentially transformative and can significantly increase and extend the use of eSIM technology across new use-cases.

Presentation: Recommended 5G SIM for 3GPP Release 17

December 14, 2022

Download TCA’s presentation to learn about the latest updates to the TCA ‘Recommended 5G SIM’ technical definition that will help operators realise the latest benefits and opportunities offered by 5G Release 17 service architecture, with the highest levels of security, privacy and functionality.

Recommended 5G SIM Technical Definition: Enhanced for 3GPP Release 17

TCA’s Recommended 5G SIM helps MNOs maximise investments in core 5G network infrastructure by selecting the right choice of SIM technology at 5G launch. This enhanced definition includes updates to help MNOs realise the latest benefits and opportunities offered by 3GPPP Release 17 service architecture, with the highest levels of security, privacy and functionality.

Sustainable Connectivity: A TCA Position Paper

November 16, 2022

By harnessing the power of its technology alongside changing its practices, the mobile and connectivity industry is increasingly committed to building a more sustainable future. This position paper explores TCA’s commitment to supporting the connectivity ecosystem in building a more sustainable future.

Introduction to eSIM

November 3, 2022

This ebook explains the role of eSIM technology in managing and securing an increasingly connected world, including how to unlock its potential across consumer, enterprise and M2M and IoT markets and the importance of accelerating eSIM adoption through standardisation. 

Webinar: Integrated SIM: An Evolution in Trusted Connectivity

July 14, 2022

This webinar provides practical guidance and technical insight to help SIM vendors, SoC makers, mobile operators, device manufacturers, service providers and test tool developers support the increased development of integrated SIM solutions.

Trusted Connectivity Alliance: H1 2022 Technical Update

June 28, 2022

This technical update provides insight into the activities and roadmap for TCA’s working groups, demonstrating how they are shaping the future of trusted connectivity delivering trust, security and functionality for the IoT age.

Webinar: Trusted Connectivity Alliance: 2021 Industry Insights

April 28, 2022

Each year, TCA provides exclusive statistical insight into the global SIM and eSIM ecosystem based on members’ market data. This offers authoritative insight into key industry trends and is trusted by stakeholders across the mobile industry.

Integrated SIM: A Practical Approach

April 11, 2022

This new paper promotes deeper understanding of integration across the mobile ecosystem, by educating on technical and value chain considerations and advocating standardisation for optimal security and interoperability benefits 

Trusted Connectivity Alliance: Industry Insights 2021

April 4, 2022

Download this infographic for an exclusive ‘at-a-glance’ overview of TCA’s market monitoring data for 2021.

Introduction to integrated SIM

January 20, 2022

This ebook explains the concept of an integrated SIM, key emerging use-cases across the utilities, logistics and consumer IoT and the benefits of integration for device security.

Enhanced Recommended 5G SIM

July 9, 2021

Download TCA’s presentation to learn about the latest updates to the ‘Recommended 5G SIM’ technical definition and how they align with new use cases introduced by 3GPP’s Release 16 Specifications for 5G Phase 2. Key new use cases include: private networks, enhanced subscriber privacy, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication and improved mobile experiences.

Webinar: Recommended 5G SIM – Unlocking the full potential of 5G networks

Join Claus Dietze, Chair of the TCA Board, to learn how the enhanced Recommended 5G SIM is helping MNOs unlock the full potential of 5G networks and promote the highest levels of trust and functionality.

White paper: Integrated SIM Functionality – Drivers, Approaches to Standardisation and Use Cases

May 4, 2021

In addition to defining the concept of integrated SIM, this paper considers market forces driving the integration trend, summarises current industry standardisation efforts, details use cases and explores the benefits of integration for device security. 

A Trusted Connected Future: How Tamper-Resistant Elements (TREs) Can Secure the IoT

April 23, 2021

This ebook explores IoT security challenges and outlines how they can be overcome by Tamper Resistant Elements (TREs).

FAQ: Protecting Subscriber Privacy in 5G

March 22, 2021

This frequently asked questions (FAQ) document addresses key considerations to ensure the consistent protection of subscriber privacy across the globe using the 5G SIM.

2020 TRE Industry Insights

March 3, 2021

Download this infographic for an exclusive ‘at-a-glance’ overview of TCA’s market monitoring data for 2020.

TCA Recommended 5G SIM: A Definition

February 17, 2021

TCA’s Recommended 5G SIM helps MNOs maximise investments in core 5G network infrastructure by selecting the right choice of SIM technology at 5G launch. This enhanced definition supports new use cases introduced by 3GPP’s Release 16 Specifications for 5G Phase 2.

Webinar: Protecting Subscriber Privacy in 5G

September 18, 2020

Join Stéphane Jacquelin, Chair of the TCA’s Mobile Privacy Working Group, to learn how MNOs can address key privacy concerns for 5G networks, and why ensuring the consistent protection of subscriber privacy across the globe using the 5G SIM should be strongly considered.

White Paper: Protecting Subscriber Privacy in 5G

July 2, 2020

Consumer privacy is a critical consideration in today’s connected world, and 5G presents an opportunity for mobile network operators (MNOs) to protect prominent personal data. This white paper outlines the considerations and challenges, and how they can be addressed with the 5G SIM.

Summary: Protecting Subscriber Privacy in 5G

July 1, 2020

Download this summary for at-a-glance insight into how mobile network operators (MNOs) can address key privacy concerns for 5G networks, and why they should strongly consider ensuring the consistent protection of subscriber privacy across the globe using the 5G SIM.

Presentation: Protecting Subscriber Privacy in 5G

June 30, 2020

Download this presentation to learn why 5G presents an opportunity for mobile network operators (MNOs) to address key privacy concerns, and to protect the most prominent personal data involved in mobile communications – the International Mobile Subscriber (IMSI).

2019 in Review: eSIM Industry Insights

June 4, 2020

Download this infographic for exclusive industry insight from Trusted Connectivity Alliance, including a view of member eSIM shipments for 2019 and an analysis of key growth opportunities for eSIM technology.

Introducing IoT SAFE

April 22, 2020

Join Jean-Francois Gros, Chair of the IoT Security Application Working Group, to learn more about how IoT SAFE is enabling security at scale.

SIMs, eSIMs and Secure Elements: Dynamic Security for Connected Devices

March 30, 2020

Learn more about IoT risks, and to discover how SIMs and secure elements can deliver dynamic security for connected devices

IoT SAFE (IoT SIM Applet For Secure End-to-End Communication)

December 10, 2019

IoT SAFE enables all ecosystem players to homogenously leverage the advanced features of the SIM and the supporting infrastructure to deliver enhanced security at scale, increasing flexibility and maximising investments. View the Executive Summary and technical documentation on the GSMA website to find out more.

SIM-ply Secure: Leveraging the SIM to Create a Trusted IoT

January 16, 2019

Leading industry experts discuss the latest developments in IoT security and explain how IoT companies can leverage the capabilities of the SIM to enhance the security of their connected devices and solutions.

5G SIM: Maximising MNO Investment in 5G Networks

Provides exclusive insight into the many challenges, beyond network access, faced by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) migrating to 5G networks and how the ‘Recommended 5G SIM’ addresses them.

5G SIM: Maximising MNO Investment in 5G Networks

November 15, 2018

Explores the challenges that migration to 5G presents to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and explains how 5G SIM technology effectively addresses those challenges.

ARCHIVE: 5G SIM- What is a 3GPP R15 5G SIM card?

November 13, 2018

This document offers a technical definition of three types of 5G SIM card for the benefit of educating the mobile industry including, but not limited to, mobile network operators (MNOs), OEMs, chipset makers and service providers. It concludes by outlining challenges faced by MNOs and how the Recommended 5G SIM can help.

SIM Evolution: Keeping Pace with 5G Phasing

February 15, 2019

The continued evolution of 5G is being powered by three key drivers: mobile broadband, critical comms and massive IoT. This presentation outlines how the specific challenges posed by these drivers can be addressed by an evolved SIM, and how additional evolved SIM features would add further value to 5G deployments.

eSIM: More than Just Connectivity

November 16, 2018

Find out how eSIM deployments have matured over the past 12 months, how the industry is responding to evolving IoT security concerns and requirements, and how eSIM technology can address them.

The Age of the eSIM: Dynamic Security and Connectivity

November 16, 2017

Learn how the eSIM addresses the challenges of today’s connected world – security, flexibility and programmability.

eSIM for: Smart Metering

November 15, 2017

Explores the security and logistical challenges posed by smart metering deployments, and explains how the eSIM is already being utilised to successfully address them.

eSIM for: Connected Wearable Technology

Explores the security and logistical challenges posed by connected wearable technology deployments, and explains how the eSIM is already being utilised to successfully address them.

eSIM for: Connected Cars

Explores the security and logistical challenges posed by connected car deployments, and explains how the eSIM is already being utilised to successfully address them.

5G Security: Making the Right Choice to Meet your Needs

October 16, 2016

Provides insight into the content of the ‘5G Security – Making the Right Choice to Match your Needs’ white paper.

5G Security: Making the Right Choice to Meet your Needs

October 15, 2016

Analyses functional and security requirements, together with proposed solutions, across five market segments for 5G – massive IoT, critical communications, enhanced mobile broadband, vehicle to X (V2X) and network operations.

An Analysis of the Security Needs of the 5G Market

February 15, 2016

Analyses security needs across four market segments for 5G – Massive IoT, Critical Communications, Enhanced Mobile Broadband and Network Operations.