personal and business numbers or different regional profiles .
Alongside these benefits , eSIMs offer an equivalent level of security and protection to that provided by a removable version . These protocols are based on state-of-the-art cryptographic mechanisms , with the privacy of the end user secured . Governed by the GSMA , a public key infrastructure provides secure authentication of the entities of the ecosystem , with manufacturers of solutions having to undergo GSMA to be admitted .
“ eSIMs are also a potential lifestyle choice for the conscientious consumer .
By eliminating the need for physical SIM cards , they contribute to reducing plastic waste and the environmental impact associated with manufacturing and shipping traditional SIM cards ,” Tobias says . iSIMs , meanwhile , provide all the benefits afforded by eSIMs , but by being a tamper-resistant element ( TRE ) within a system-on-a-chip ( SoC ), they offer an even smaller footprint and low power requirements . “ This results in longer battery life , enhancing sustainability . The complete isolation of hardware also provides ultimate security for consumers ,” he says .
98 September 2024