5G SIM as a complete solution

Empowering secure and seamless 5G connectivity

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The Thales 5G SIM ensures a seamless and secure transition to 5G technology, offering enhanced security and performance for both mobile and IoT applications. Over 40 MNOs have already selected Thales as their supplier of choice for 5G SIMs, deploying around 230 million units since 2020.

5G key figures

40+

mobile operators trust Thales 5G

230M+

5G SIMs sold

Next-generation connectivity with Thales 5G SIM

Our manufacturing footprint and agility, combined with our IC supply strategy, enables us to serve our customers all around the world without compromising product quality or lead times.

Thales has been the SIM market leader for over a decade, with a 23% market share, according to ABI Research (2023), supplying more than 450 telecom operators in 150 countries.

Explore all user cases

Representing a pivotal step in next-generation telecommunications, the Thales 5G SIM provides advanced security and connectivity for telecom operators and IoT ecosystems worldwide.

5G use cases

Plug & play out-of-the-shop connection

When the end user inserts their new 5G SIM into their 5G phone for the very first time, no configuration is needed, as all the 5G network settings are provided by the SIM

Full subscriber identity privacy & cyber resilience

The 5G SIM encrypts the digital identity of the end user (SUCI), preventing its clear transmission and malicious interception on the 5G network.

Smart slice connection for best network performance

The 5G SIM card automatically configures your device to the best network slice based on data usage expectations, ensuring optimal speed and latency for gaming, streaming, and augmented reality.

Seamless handover between public and private mobile networks

The private network credentials are stored in the SIM to guarantee highly secure access. A SIM-based application dynamically switches between the public and private networks as needed.

Cyber agility through SIM lifespan, a unique specificity of Thales SIM

Transparent "Over-the-Air" upgradability of the SIM Operating System. The 5G SIM operating system is now upgradable post-issuance over the air, like other smart connected devices such as smart watches, smart TVs, and smartphones.

Steering of roaming for optimised travel connection

An unfairly visited network can no longer intercept or modify the roaming business rules sent by the home network to the end user's SIM card when they are detected roaming abroad.

5G mobile private network as a slice

Unlock 5G SA monetisation for mobile carriers. Beyond securing 5G networks and protecting subscriber privacy, Thales 5G SIMs enable MNOs to meet the enterprise security requirements for 5G mobile private networks (MPNs).