Business eSIMs and their 4 key benefits

Global connectivity is here. With the advent of embedded SIM technology - commonly referred to as eSIM – we've taken an unprecedented leap forward. It seems we're heading for a future defined by continuous access to mobile networks. Seamless integration between mobile devices and IoT hardware will impact and improve on almost every aspect of our lives. 

What is a business eSIM?

An eSIM is a chip that’s already a part of a device's permanent hardware. What makes it revolutionary is that it can remotely have the connection details it stores updated ‘over the air’, or be instructed to switch between previously added profiles. This removes the need to manually replace a physical SIM card every time you want to change network carrier.

• The New Standard: Embedded SIM technology is fast becoming the norm, with major players like Apple and Google already releasing eSIM-only devices. Staying connected has become a lot easier, which is all good news for consumers, able to enjoy an improved UX and wide-ranging benefits of advanced IoT systems.  

• But they're not the only ones enjoying the embedded sim. For businesses around the world – and for anyone wishing to improve efficiency and productivity in their workplace – these developments have presented genuinely exciting opportunities.

• eSIMs for IoT: Embedded SIM chips have expanded IoT networks and enhanced the abilities of companies to track cargo and equipment. With remote provisioning coming as standard with eSIM technology, you can manage multiple profiles through a single dynamic interface. New sustainable connections can be built with consumers, allowing manufacturers to gain direct access to essential data.  The possibilities are wide-ranging and transformative.

Here are just four ways that your business can use eSIM technology to help optimize your workflow:

1. Roaming cost reduction

For any business with an overseas reach and the ambition to transcend the limitations of borders, extortionate roaming charges can be a real problem. Working abroad is now a must for many in the modern age, but the cost of connection can be prohibitive. 

With embedded SIM chips in your devices, traveling no longer poses this problem. As soon as your employees touch down in a new location, they can select a short-term plan from a service provider in that country. The process takes less than a minute. 

In an era when global networking is an essential element for any major company, this provides a huge advantage. 

2. True integration 

The more widespread eSIM technology becomes, the more capabilities our smart devices have to 'talk' to each other. This means that data gathered through one device – a watch, perhaps, or even just a mobile phone – can inform and refine the processes of another.  

Your businesses can take full advantage of the possibilities here. When marketing a new piece of hardware, a raft of apps and bespoke management platforms can now be worked into the package. Smart businesses have structured these with different monetized tiers, allowing for sustained revenue channels even after the initial transaction is complete. 

3. Keeping track of IoT

The installation of an embedded chip in so-called 'dumb' objects allows them to be connected into an IoT network. This means they can be managed remotely through platforms elsewhere in the world. 

For companies that rely on moving large amounts of cargo around the globe, this has presented a fantastic opportunity to perfect the systems by which their goods are tracked. Shipping containers can now be fitted with an eSIM, transforming them into 'smart' IoT assets. With connectivity enabled, the exact whereabouts of a crate in a Hong Kong harbour can now be tracked through a digital platform in New York. 

Almost any of your assets that that might run the risk of being lost or stolen can be safeguarded with the inclusion of an eSIM, and even individual devices like phones and tablets can be reliably managed remotely.  

4. Dynamic partnerships 

For anyone producing devices or hardware with eSIM and IoT capabilities, the value of establishing new relationships with network providers shouldn't be underestimated. 

If your business is designing or selling a product that relies on connectivity and IoT links, partnerships with mobile network operators can offer a range of dynamic possibilities. As well as the financial incentives, exclusively bundling your product with connectivity from selected providers gives manufacturers, including the original SIM vendors, a more direct relationship with users.  

With connectivity channels established early in the manufacturing chain, consumer data can be filtered back to inform your company's strategies in the future, allowing you to map the user experience more accurately than ever. 

See how you can benefit with eSIM technology from 1GLOBAL with our business plans.