Gartner® Hype Cycle™ report: eSIM’s transformative impact on mobile private networks
Gartner Hype Cycle for Private Mobile Network Services guides telecom professionals in identifying and adopting key PMN technologies and innovations. With intense market competition and increasing industrial digitalisation, the report enables CIOs to prioritise strategic investments – including transformative advances such as eSIM – to maximise long-term value and shape future network strategies.
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Gartner Hype Cycle for Private Mobile Network Services 2025
Private mobile network services are rapidly evolving, driven by disruptive technologies and market demands for advanced connectivity and industrial applications. Within Gartner Hype Cycle, eSIM stands out for its transformational potential, allowing seamless remote provisioning and improved device management for enterprises.
What you will gain from the report:
- Clarity on eSIM’s impact across smartphones, wearables and IoT devices
- Insights into adoption drivers and challenges for enterprises and OEMs
- Actionable guidance on integrating eSIM with private network strategies
- Key recommendations for CSPs, manufacturers and enterprises to maximise value
As eSIM adoption accelerates - supported by over 200 operators and global device manufacturers - telecom leaders must assess new business models, enhance customer mobility and unlock growth across verticals such as automotive, utilities and logistics.
Download the Gartner Hype Cycle report to explore strategic recommendations and drive successful eSIM deployments within your PMN portfolio.
Gartner, Hype Cycle for Private Mobile Network Services, 2025, Sylvain Fabre, Peter Liu, 17 July 2025
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