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“ Devices such as sensor modules , logistics tracking systems and manufacturing equipment take advantage of mobile connectivity and will often have eSIMs incorporated ,” he says . “ In addition to the technical advantages , eSIMs offer significant sustainability benefits . According to a life cycle assessment by the Fraunhofer Institute , eSIMs have a lower environmental impact compared to traditional physical SIM cards with up to 46 % reduction in emissions across the lifetime . This makes them a more ecofriendly choice in the production process which benefits OEMs and IoT device manufacturers as well as a better choice for the conscious consumer .”
Furthermore , since eSIMs are integrated directly into devices during manufacturing , they can provide basic connectivity from the factory or warehouse , known as bootstrapped connectivity . This integration simplifies the production process and ensures that devices are ready to connect to mobile networks as soon as they leave the assembly line .
“ As we look to the future , mobile network operators ( MNOs ) are well positioned to be primary enablers of the exploding IoT market and they can also create new and convenient consumer device journeys as well in mobile devices . MNO-specific eSIM profiles can be easily
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