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eSIM IoT: From exploration to procurement

The complete buyer’s guide to eSIM IoT

Until 2023, you chose a device, then you bought the SIM and its connectivity as one locked decision. eSIM IoT is changing how connectivity is decided. The device and SIM become one choice made at the design phase, and connectivity becomes a separate one you can change at any point after.

But this uncoupling is fresh, leaving buyers to navigate an emerging, fragmented market.

This complete buyer’s guide to eSIM IoT aims to level the playing field between buyers and sellers, so both sides can have an informed conversation about business needs – not wishful thinking. It is structured as a reference document to help you navigate your choices on your need-to-know basis.

eSIM IoT buyer's guide
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A map and directions for the eSIM IoT market

The buyer’s guide is split into three sections:

  • 1
    THE THEORY
  • A pass through the only the necessary eSIM IoT that affect how and what you buy.
  • 2
    APPLIED eSIM IoT
  • The use case for eSIM IoT. The needs and pains eSIM IoT solves – its benefits and tradeoffs.
  • 3
    THE GO-TO-MARKET MAP
  • The shopping list for eSIM IoT, ownership models, ways to deploy, and vendors + a list of 19 questions for vendors
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