This IDC Forecast provides analysis and forecasts for eSIM shipments and installed base in both the consumer and IoT markets. It includes forecasts of devices by eSIM specification."The European eSIM market is entering a pivotal phase of rapid acceleration, propelled by surging consumer awareness from the proliferation of travel eSIMs and the transformative enablement of mass IoT deployments through the new SGP.32 standard." — John Gole, research director for IoT, Europe, IDC
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Executive Summary
Advice for Technology Suppliers
For Smartphone and Consumer Device Vendors
For Mobile Network Operators (Consumer Segment)
For IoT Connectivity Providers (MNOs and Mobile Virtual Network Operators — IoT Segment)
For Chipset and Module Manufacturers
For IoT Device Manufacturers (OEMs) and Enterprises
Market Forecast
Market Context
Overall eSIM Evolution
Connected Vehicles
Early 2010s: The Genesis of M2M eSIM (SGP.02)
Mid-2010s: First Implementations and eCall Mandates
Late 2010s to Early 2020s: Maturation and Global Scale
Current State: Continued Dominance and Evolution
Consumer Devices Market
Smartphone Availability
Usage
Other Devices
IoT Market
Limitations of Previous Standards
The Rise of SGP.32
SoftSIMs
iSIMs
Drivers and Inhibitors
Key Drivers
Key Inhibitors
Significant Market Developments
Changes from Prior Forecast
Market Definition
Methodology
Research Approach
Primary Research
Secondary Research and Data Inputs
Market Model and Forecasting
Related Research
Research Assistance
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