- In May 2025, Apple announced a significant update in iOS 19, enabling users to transfer eSIM profiles from iPhones to Android devices seamlessly. This "Transfer to Android" feature allows users to generate a QR code on their iPhone, which can be scanned by an Android device to add the eSIM without contacting the service provider. This move enhances interoperability between platforms and simplifies the user experience in managing eSIMs.
- In May 2025, GCT Semiconductor partnered with Giesecke+Devrient to introduce a cutting-edge eSIM solution tailored for IoT devices. This solution supports the GSMA SGP.32 standard and features Integrated Profile Activation Device (IPAd) support, facilitating multi-network connectivity for IoT applications. The collaboration aims to streamline eSIM integration in the rapidly growing IoT sector.
- At CES 2025, Simplex Wireless, in collaboration with Kigen, unveiled the xoSIM technology, marking a new era in eSIM adoption. This innovation simplifies eSIM implementation for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), promoting broader adoption across various devices. The xoSIM technology is designed to enhance flexibility and scalability in eSIM deployment.
- In May 2025, fintech company Revolut announced plans to enter the UK and German mobile telecommunications markets by launching comprehensive mobile phone services. Building on its successful eSIM offering, Revolut aims to integrate mobile services into its "superapp," providing users with seamless access to banking and telecommunications services. This move is expected to intensify competition in the mobile sector.
