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Table of ContentseSIM Whitepaper ................................................................................................................ 1The what and how of Remote SIM Provisioning ............................................................. 1Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3How it Works ...................................................................................................................... 4SIM Cards Today ................................................................................................................. 4Remote SIM Provisioning .................................................................................................... 5The Profile ........................................................................................................................... 6Overview of the M2M Solution .......................................................................................... 7Main System Elements ........................................................................................................ 7SM-DP ........................................................................................................................................ 7SM-SR ........................................................................................................................................ 8eUICC ......................................................................................................................................... 8Compliance .......................................................................................................................... 8Overview of the Consumer Solution ................................................................................ 9Main System Elements ........................................................................................................ 9SM-DP+ ...................................................................................................................................... 9LPA ............................................................................................................................................. 9eUICC ....................................................................................................................................... 10SM-DS ...................................................................................................................................... 10Compliance ........................................................................................................................ 10Why are there two Solutions? ........................................................................................ 12Common Features to both solutions .................................................................................. 12Unique features of the M2M solution ................................................................................. 13Unique features of the Consumer Solution ........................................................................ 14Differences in Compliance ................................................................................................. 15Compliant Devices and Platforms are Essential ........................................................... 16Conclusion ....................................................................................................................... 17Annex - Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................ 18
IntroductionThe ubiquitous SIM card has played a fundamental role in mobile telecommunications for over 25years. It is recognised by end users and provides a secure means for authenticating devices ontonetworks, all inside a removable “Secure Element”, which is easily transferrable between mobiledevices.Although the role of the SIM itself is not changing, the GSMA has defined a radical new way toload it into devices. Now the SIM may be securely downloaded into a ‘Secure Element’ that can bepermanently embedded inside any type of device. To enable this change, an ecosystem of trustedplatforms and players has been facilitated by the GSMA to create the eSIM solution. It offers anequivalent level of security and protection to that provided by the removable SIM card.The change from the Removable SIM to an eSIM provides benefits for many players: For everyone, eSIM provides an equivalent level of security as the removable SIMcard. This is vital as it is the subscription credentials stored on the SIM card that enablesecure and private access to mobile networks. It also supports the integrity of the billingprocess, especially in roaming scenarios: For the device end user, eSIM enables simplified management of subscriptions andconnections. End users will no longer have to manage several SIM cards: For organisations, eSIM enables remote management of subscriptions. This is a significantbenefit where devices are not managed by the end user or are not be readily accessible (forexample due to operational scale, making individual device management cost prohibitive).This enables pioneering categories of connected devices: For distributors, simplified logistics are possible, customisation for specific operators orregions may be reduced: Operators will have simpler means to expand their businesses into emerging markets, forexample, automotive, wearables and consumer electronics. SIM card distribution costs willbe eliminated, and eSIMs will enable new distribution models for devices and for marketingof subscriptions: Device Manufacturers, can exploit the reduced space within their products to make smallerdevices. Their products could also be made more tolerant to environmental factors such asdampness, temperature and vibration as they can be hermetically (completely airtight)sealed. Manufacturers can also leverage eSIMs to optimise supply chain processes.This document provides both a primer to introduce the basics of Remote SIM Provisioningtechnology and an introduction to the detailed technical specifications.For more information on GSMA solutions for eSIM (including support material for organisationswishing to deploy eSIM solutions) and enrolment to use the GSMA eSIM logo, please go tohttps://www.gsma.com/esim/.3
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