EMBEDDED SIM
Your car knows where you go. Insurers, lenders and automakers want to know too
Connected cars continuously generate data regarding various attributes like location, driving patterns, and vehicle diagnostics. This data collection offers manufacturers and service providers insights to enhance their offerings. Diverse stakeholders can leverage this information, including insurers and fleet managers, to better assess risks and operational efficiencies. However, concerns about data privacy and user consent complicate the monetization landscape.
iPhone Air to begin pre-order in China after telecom operators approved for eSIM services
The country's three major telecom companies - China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom - have all been cleared by regulators to provide trial eSIM services, a website affiliated with the industry ministry said on Monday.
The new iPhone Air is eSIM only - Here's how you switch
The iPhone Air introduces a global shift to eSIM-only connectivity, ditching the physical SIM card tray. This sleek device, the thinnest iPhone yet at 5.6mm, boasts a titanium frame and a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display. Powered by the A19 Pro chip, it features a 48MP main camera. In India, the iPhone Air starts at Rs 1,19,900.
There's a China connection to why eSIMs haven't taken off in India
While Apple offers eSIM capability in its entire iPhone range, others such as Samsung, Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi have started enabling eSIMs in their premium flagships. But the incentive to offer it in the affordable segment is still lacking, as China, their primary market, has barred its use citing security concerns. Brands therefore cannot benefit from economies of scale as adding eSIM compatibility exclusively for all Indian phones will inflate the bill of materials (BoM) cost of devices.
Telecom regulator releases recommendations for embedded SIMs in IoT devices
The recommendations by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released Thursday are meant to address issues in regulating the IoT landscape that includes the likes of smart meters, agricultural sensors and more, that is growing in the face of increasing digitisation of the economy. TRAI also recommended the Telecom Engineering Center (TEC) to examine possiblity of devising a standard process for device-to-device transfer of profiles on consumer eSIMs.
All about e-SIMs: Benefits, activation process, and essential tips
The e-SIM, or embedded SIM, is a digital SIM allows users to activate a mobile plan without the need for a physical SIM. Here's all about eSIMs, the process to activate, benefits, and other things you neeed to know.
- Go To Page 1
Airtel guides users on embracing e-SIM technology
In the email communication, Vittal went on to explain that consumers can use multiple mobile numbers on a single e-SIM, should one choose to do so and that it is easy to change devices with an e-SIM. “Additionally, in instances of theft, if your device gets stolen, it will be that much harder for criminals to get rid of your e-SIM, since they are unlike the traditional SIMs that could be physically removed from phones. This will also make a lost smartphone easier to track,” Vittal’s email said.
Connected vehicles to boost e-SIM demand by 3 million in 1-1.5 years
The growing focus of automakers on connected vehicles is expected to drive demand for embedded SIMs (e-SIMs) by as much as 3 million units in the next 12-18 months. This increase in demand for e-SIMs is anticipated to boost enterprise business for telecom operators. Experts also predict that the adoption of e-SIMs in automobiles will quadruple the demand for semiconductor chips by 2025.
How to buy, activate iPhone's eSIM for international travel without roaming fee: A complete guide
An eSIM, or embedded SIM, is a digital SIM card that allows you to activate a cellular plan without a physical SIM card. This can be especially useful when traveling internationally, as it allows you to easily switch between different carrier plans without having to physically swap out SIM cards.
Google announces eSIM transfer feature in all Android Smartphones by the end of 2023. Read details here
At MWC 2023, Google announced the addition of eSIM transfer support to Android Smartphones.
iPhone 14 series completely relies on eSIM. Here's how it works, steps to activate it
You can install eight or more eSIMs on an iPhone and use two phone numbers at the same time.
Apple triggers eSIM wave, here’s all you need to know
The recently launched iPhone 14 will only have eSIM functionality in the US, while adding a physical SIM slot in global variants, paving the way for mainstream adoption of the eSIM.
Apple iPhone 14: Should buy new phone from the US or India? See details
Apple has launched the iPhone 14 in the Indian market. But many people are still confused about whether to buy the new iPhone the US or Indian version. Read on as we have tried to solve this dilemma.
SIM-embedded connected cars slowly gaining popularity in India
As customer preference changes, vehicle manufacturers are aligning their strategy to take advantage of the evolution in the automotive ecosystem.
Tata Communications up nearly 8% on majority stake buy in France’s Oasis
At 9:40 am, Tata Communications was up 7.79 per cent at Rs 1,130, while benchmark Sensex climbed 0.80 per cent to 46,815.55 points.
Tata Communications buys 58.1% stake in French e-SIM tech company
The acquisition also comes at a time when Tata Comm is betting big on IoT and has to stay ahead of competition from telecom operators in the enterprise segment.
Why government needs to implement GPS in earnest in logistics industry
In other countries, GPS devices have been used for the last two decades by the supply chain industry to improve operational efficiencies. India has been a slow follower. But the govt is finally trying hard to play catch-up, & it is imperative that this endeavour is successful. Ensuring success, however, is very challenging. A change in perspective could make all the difference.
Mobile number portability now easier with eSIM
Telecom providers will be able to raise their game to retain users, say company executives and experts.
BSNL will help Tata Motors to make its cars smart
BSNL has entered a deal to supply embedded SIM cards to transform Tata Motors' vehicles into smart cars.
DoT issues guidelines for M2M number verification, allows eSIMs
DoT has asked carriers that are offering machine to machine (M2M) services to follow KYC norms before issuing SIMs for the service.
Karbonn launches Mach Two smartphone at Rs 10,490
Mach Two comes equipped with a 5 inch HD screen with IPS display and runs on Android OS 4.4 KitKat and is upgradable to Android Lollipop.
Consumers' consent must for VAS products embedded in SIM: TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said it has received complaints wherein value added services (VAS) embedded in the SIM card were activated by operators without consent.
Malicious software in telecom equipment: Tests from April 1
The government has deferred to April 1, 2014, the date from which it plans to test all imported mobile phones, SIM cards, 3G & 4G base stations.
All imported telecom products to be scanned for bugs from Oct 1
The telecom department, in consultation with software firm Wipro, has identified 25 telecom products that will be screened at an authorised test lab in India.
As revenues dry up, telcom companies target machine-to-machine apps
Bharti is aiming to convert its 2,000 customers who take enterprise services (such as broadband Internet) to M2M subscribers.
Launch of world's cheapest tablet 'Aakash' today, likely to be sold for $60 in retail
The $35 tablet nicknamed Aakash, will be available at retail stores at a maximum retail price of Rs 2999 ($60), shortly after its launch, said Datawind.
SIM cards new national security risk, warns MHA
Did you ever imagine that your innocent looking mobile SIM card could be a major threat to national security?
SIM cards new national security risk, warns MHA
It now turns out that many of the SIM cards being used by nearly 700 million mobile users in the country may have malevolent embedded software, which has put India’s security agencies on tenterhooks.
Karbonn Mobiles unveils dual sim Karbonn K25 in India
Handset maker Karbonn Mobiles on Sunday unveiled dual sim, QWERTY phone Karbonn K25 priced at Rs 4,400 as its latest offering for the Indian market.
Load More
