Advanced technologies company Thales and operators Singtel (Singapore), Optus (Australia), AIS (Thailand) and Globe Telecom (Philippines) have announced the successful deployment of the world’s first multi-operator enterprise eSIM connectivity network for the Internet of Things (IoT).
This breakthrough, they say, enables enterprises to remotely manage connected devices across multiple countries and networks through a single, centralised solution, simplifying the deployment and lifecycle management of connected devices across Asia-Pacific.
Currently, enterprises deploying connected solutions across markets face complex business and logistical challenges including fragmented management systems and operator-specific provisioning. Costly manual interventions are also required to resolve connectivity-related issues.
The new centralised platform, developed in collaboration with Bridge Alliance operators (Singtel, Optus, AIS and Globe Telecom), and built on Thales’ end-to-end IoT eSIM solution, enables enterprises to deploy connected devices without being tied to a single operator.
The platform has successfully demonstrated end-to-end orchestration across devices and operators, validating its readiness for deployment by the four Bridge Alliance operators (the Bridge Alliance is a prominent business alliance of 36 major mobile telecommunications companies), with expansion to additional operators already underway.
Based on the latest GSMA SGP.32 specification, the solution enables devices to automatically connect to the most appropriate participating mobile network as they move between countries. Enterprises benefit from uninterrupted connectivity without replacing SIM cards or requiring manual intervention, improving both operational resilience and customer experience.
The solution is particularly relevant for industries that depend on reliable, long-term connectivity as it reduces operational costs and improves resilience through automatic network fallback and recovery mechanisms. These industries, say the partners, include connected vehicles, utilities and smart metering providers, retailers and payment providers, and infrastructure operators.
