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The number of devices using eSIMs will grow by 30% in 2026; rising from 1.2 billion in 2025. Where will we see the greatest growth?
Juniper Research says look to:
- Connected logistics
- Oil and gas
- Smart street lighting
Why? Juniper Research says these industries will benefit the most from the GSMA’s SGP.32 standard, which launched in 2025. This new standard for the IoT (Internet of Things) will enable scalable, server-driven remote SIM provisioning, offering benefits such as bulk activation, reduced operational costs, and greater flexibility to switch connectivity providers.
With all this in mind, eSIM platforms must now pivot the model for the IoT. In fact, Juniper Research suggests the biggest challenge for eSIM platforms is moving away from the pull models, in which the device pulls a single profit to it, and moving instead to a push model where profiles are pushed to multiple devices at the same time.
What are your thoughts? What changes do you see in the days ahead for this market?