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July 9, 2024

Pipeline Magazine

IoT, 5G, and Escaping the eSIM Crunch

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(This article was published in Pipeline Magazine)

Pipeline-IoT-Device-Revolution-IssueIoT, 5G, and Escaping the eSIM Crunch by Chris Jahr.

The expansion of 5G networks is expected to enable an explosion of new IoT devices that require mobile network authentication. Currently, cellular network authentication happens via SIM technology, which itself is undergoing a transformation from physical SIM cards to digital eSIMs.

Regardless of the form factor, however, the reality is that the SIM industry is not set up to scale to meet the explosion in volumes expected, especially the needs of an ever-growing number of companies in the IoT market that will require smaller quantities of eSIMs.

Let’s explore the genesis of this impending eSIM crunch and what alternatives might exist for enterprises, IoT platform providers, and IoT device makers.

Read article: https://pipelinepub.com/IoT-2024/eSIM-automation-for-IoT

 

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Chris Jahr
CSO, Co-founder

Chris brings more than 30 years of telecom and SIM sales, marketing, and business development experience to his leadership role at RiPSIM. His “customer first” mindset has led him to create and develop strong and lasting relationships—and has established him as a trusted voice—in the wireless industry.

Prior to joining RiPSIM, he spent 20+ years as a senior executive with global SIM vendor Giesecke+Devrient, where he was responsible for new business development throughout the Americas. Over his career, Chris has provided product management and business development expertise to companies such as AT&T, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile USA, Charter Communications, Tracfone, TELUS, DISH Network, Nextel International, Cable & Wireless, and Digicel Group, as well as many other small carriers and MVNOs.

He received his bachelor’s degree in economics from George Mason University, and he holds a number of patents in the wireless, SIM, and data management arenas.