Thales and Google Scale eSIM Across Android Ecosystem
26 February 2024 - 7:00PM
Business Wire
- Thales eSIM Discovery solution will run Google Discovery
Service for seamless activation of Android devices.
- With 300+ eSIM platforms deployed worldwide, Thales actively
contributes to making the world not just more connected, but also
cyber-secured from the edge to the core.
- The collaboration takes user convenience to the next level, as
it simplifies and speeds up devices activation and users’ profile
provisioning.
By 2025, there will be over 3.4 billion eSIM-enabled devices
(including tablets, laptops, and smartwatches), and 98% of mobile
network operators aim to offer eSIM service by that time, according
to a GSMA Intelligence report. This market forecast indicates that
there is a lot of interest and demand in making the most of eSIM,
providing the best user experience as a primary goal. To prepare
for this digital era and in close partnership with
Google, Thales' eSIM Discovery solution manages eSIM
activation on Android devices, essentially without the need of
multiple clicks.
When eSIM devices are first turned on, they must locate the
subscriber's desired operator and download the appropriate
subscription to activate cellular access. Thales eSIM Discovery
service makes this remote process as quick and easy as feasible,
enabling a one click activation.
Indeed, thanks to this solution when a user initially subscribes
to a new mobile network, a message will appear on the user's mobile
device screen telling them that a profile is ready for download. If
accepted, the subscription is instantly downloaded. Alternatively,
the user can check for a new profile through the mobile device
setup wizard or settings menu. For the user, it is as simple as
that to get cellular connectivity.
Furthermore, because the solution is cloud-based and designed
for growth, Thales can guarantee global availability and
scalability to support all Android devices and carriers around the
world. To put it in another way, it allows all eSIM profile
activations wherever and anytime a device is turned on.
"Thales is pleased to work with Google to provide a
standardized, simple, and secure way to activate eSIM
subscriptions, making life easier for users and Android device
makers. Thales' eSIM Discovery service seeks to help and simplify
clients' eSIM adoption across devices and connectivity providers.
Any mobile operator that currently uses our subscription management
platform may already integrate to this solution and start offering
a one-click eSIM activation experience to all users with an Android
device” said Eva Rudin, EVP Mobile Connectivity Solutions at
Thales.
About Thales
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a
global leader in advanced technologies, investing in digital and
“deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial
intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technologies – to build a
confident future crucial for the development of our societies. The
Group provides its customers – businesses, organizations and
governments – in the defense, aeronautics, space, transport, and
digital identity and security domains with solutions, services and
products that help them fulfill their critical role, consideration
for the individual being the driving force behind all
decisions.
Thales has 77,0001 employees in
68 countries. In 2022, the Group generated sales of €17.6
billion.
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