
Whether you are optimizing logistics or launching connectivity-as-a-service, eSIM technology is the digital backbone of metering. However, smart meter manufacturers, Distribution System Operators (DSO) and utilities face a complex landscape when connecting their devices, contending with regional regulations, carrier changes, battery constraints, and security mandates.
With a single SKU and secure remote provisioning capabilities, well-implemented eSIM services can transform operational complexity into scalable opportunity.
eSIM technology transforms smart meter management and connectivity by replacing fixed SIMs with flexible, software-defined profiles. It enables a single global hardware design, reducing SKUs and simplifying manufacturing. Utilities gain the freedom to switch carriers remotely, protecting against network sunsets and optimizing costs. For critical infrastructure, eSIM technology allows backend-controlled provisioning, aligning with strict security standards. It also supports operations for battery-powered meters and ensures future compliance with evolving regulations like post-quantum cryptography. In short, eSIM services are a scalable, secure, and future-proof connectivity foundation for the next generation of smart metering.
IDEMIA and O2 have successfully connected millions of UK homes with smart meters, utilizing IDEMIA’s eSIM technology. This partnership is crucial in supporting the UK government’s goal of equipping all homes with smart meters by the end 2025. Smart meters, enabled by secure connectivity, provide consumers with real-time energy usage data, leading to increased energy efficiency and cost savings. IDEMIA’s ruggedized SIMs ensure reliable performance in various environments, contributing to the successful deployment of smart meters across the UK.
UK homes with a smart meter
avg. monthly savings in energy usage
customers in 150+ countries trust us
eSIM platforms deployed in IoT and Consumer areas
and only vendor to offer end-to end GSMA SAS-SM certified ecosystem for eSIM IoT (SGP.32)
Alongside our members [incl. IDEMIA], we presented a multi-vendor smart meter infrastructure that demonstrates how we combine individual solutions from different vendors into one interoperable architecture for metering and demand-side management.
ESMIG (European association of smart energy solutions providers) at ENLIT Europe 2024
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