The new eSIM-only phone arrived in time for the gifting season in 2022. This period includes some of the biggest spikes associated with the busiest buying periods worldwide. The activation of all those new accounts requires an absolutely reliable eSIM management service with real-world functionality and connectivity. The AirOn360^® eSIM management platform from G+D offers the necessary scalability here. It means that G+D’s solution can handle millions of customers using the service at the same time, which is very important in managing peak times such as Christmas when many consumers may be activating their devices simultaneously.

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The central feature of the eSIM is that the SIM module is permanently installed in the device as a chip. To activate the eSIM, the user simply downloads the mobile network provider-specific SIM profile directly onto the eSIM in the device. The eSIM brings numerous advantages for the user: she or he can activate a digital mobile communications contract easily and quickly and also use several contracts at the same time, for example for private and business purposes. When travelling, they can use a low-cost mobile provider for calling and surfing. Additionally, the user is contributing to sustainability and reducing CO2 emissions. Finally, the eSIM is an extremely environmentally friendly SIM solution, as no plastic, packaging, or transport routes are required.

“For us, it is clear that the conventional plastic SIM card will be replaced by the more environmentally-friendly eSIM in the future and will become the new standard,” emphasizes Philipp Schulte, Head of Connectivity and IoT at G+D. “An eSIM contract is digital and thus conveniently set up in just a few minutes. This brings more flexibility for all parties involved and makes it much easier to use various service offerings.”