Enterprise

Consumer electronics

Thales empowers OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and ODMs (Original Design Manufacturers) to integrate eSIM (embedded SIM) and eSE (embedded Secure Element) in their devices on multiple secure hardware platforms. This drives innovation by offering out-of-the-box mobile connectivity and security by design for security-sensitive applications.

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By 2028, GSMA predicts eSIM will power half of all smartphone connections, while Thales Intelligence estimates that already over 400 million smartphones with eSE are shipped per year. Thales helps OEMs and ODMs seamlessly combine eSIM and eSE technologies into their products. Our industry-certified solutions ensure top security, interoperability and reliability, highlighting our trusted position with over 100 OEMs.

OEM challenges amid eSIM and eSE market expansion

Navigating the rising eSIM and eSE demand, OEMs face unique challenges in integration, user experience and market strategy.

Scaling production

Thales helps OEMs adapt their supply chains and inventory management processes to scale up eSIM and eSE device production efficiently. With tailored technical solutions, Thales ensures timely delivery and responsiveness to meet rising global eSIM and eSE demand.
Accelerated development

Thales supports OEMs in launching eSIM and eSE-equipped devices quickly by providing presales guidance, technical assistance and efficient integration solutions, expediting product development timelines.
Testing requirements

Thales provides rigorous testing and validation throughout the development process of eSIM and eSE-enabled devices like smartphones, laptops and tablets. With industry-certified solutions, Thales ensures reliability and performance, addressing OEMs' concerns about meeting technical specifications and ensuring high-security standards.
Visibility on use cases

Thales offers insights into consumer use cases via detailed case studies. This helps OEMs refine their product strategies, ensuring devices meet real-world needs effectively.