Sequans and Eseye Introduce the World’s First Multi-Carrier iSIM Solution for IoT

• Sequans easySWAP™ allows enterprises to activate global connectivity via an embedded iSIM and change carriers without physically adding or changing (e)SIMs, paving the way for integrating mobile services into IoT devices.
• Eseye’s AnyNet™ Connectivity enables a preloaded integrated SIM solution inside Sequans Monarch 2 LTE-M/NB-IoT modules supporting the GSMA eSIM M2M standard and multi-IMSI.
• Combined solution delivers a resilient, highly secure network connection to any carrier.
• easySWAP on Monarch 2 modules will be initially available in North America.

Sequans and Eseye launch a universal iSIM connectivity solution for IoT

Sequans Communications S.A., a provider of cellular IoT chips and modules, and Eseye, a specialist in IoT connectivity solutions, have joined forces to deliver what they describe as the world’s first universal iSIM (integrated eUICC) connectivity solution targeting the GSMA eSIM M2M standard.

The solution is designed to reduce the complexity and cost of IoT deployments by enabling assured and continuous connectivity across multiple countries, carriers, and networks, without changing or adding physical (e)SIMs. The companies say the approach helps enterprises keep devices connected with a high level of security and consistent quality of service, even if underlying carrier contracts change or expire. It also brings device design advantages, including increased security, reduced power consumption, and reduced space and cost due to fewer components on the PCB.

The combined Sequans/Eseye solution provides enterprise customers with coverage insurance by allowing a company to activate the integrated eSIM and switch carriers at any time, either pre- or post-deployment. Eseye’s award-winning AnyNet+ eSIM and IoT Connectivity Service provides extensive connections to regional carriers, delivering nearly 100 percent uptime to devices anywhere in the world. With easySWAP and AnyNet in one solution, businesses can extend asset lifetimes and improve ROI by connecting to alternative connectivity providers dynamically, with no interruption in service.

Benefits before and after deployment

easySWAP with AnyNet connectivity can benefit customers both pre- and post-deployment:

1. Pre-deployment phase

For customers considering a combined module and global connectivity solution for their IoT devices, easySWAP offers a pre-certified global connectivity solution that reduces cost and can be embedded in the device right from the start with minimal testing.

2. Post-deployment phase

For customers who have already designed and deployed their IoT devices with a Sequans Monarch module with easySWAP embedded, perhaps using an alternative connectivity provider, Eseye’s AnyNet connectivity service is designed to maintain reliable connectivity even if they experience issues when changing carriers.

The solution offers MNO-customizable connectivity over the air through a remote SIM provisioning platform, with the flexibility to choose from a range of North American networks to enable localized connection across the United States and Canada. This gives IoT customers access to a smooth integrated eSIM experience, while also providing access to broader roaming and localization capabilities to support compliance with global regulations.

“Our collaboration with Eseye has resulted in an elegant solution for enterprises who are now relieved of the burden of managing multiple connectivity providers and all the complexity that goes with it,” said Georges Karam, CEO of Sequans. “With easySWAP, an IoT business can switch to another network quickly and seamlessly, and we are very pleased to offer this universal connectivity solution.”

“This ground-breaking joint solution with Sequans gives enterprise customers easy access to Eseye’s award-winning and highly resilient global connectivity service, allowing them to reduce initial costs by eliminating the need for a physical SIM, and by creating huge downstream ROI by being able to switch networks to avoid roaming restrictions,” said Nick Earle, CEO of Eseye.

“Sequans easySWAP with Eseye’s advanced eSIM and AnyNet Connectivity solution transforms how enterprises deploy IoT devices anywhere in the world at scale with complete connectivity assurance that delivers near 100 percent device uptime.”

How it works

1. Customer selects Sequans’ Monarch 2 GM02S module with easySWAP, which enables the integrated eSIM (ieUICC).
2. Customer executes a contract with Eseye as the universal connectivity provider.
3. Customer activates the device, and Eseye manages network switching as required to maintain connectivity and regulatory compliance.

Key features of the solution

• EAL5+ security for the integrated eSIM (ieUICC).
• Preloaded with an Eseye eUICC multi-IMSI profile to future-proof connectivity.
• Localization to networks in North America, and in the future European networks such as Three.
• Over-the-air remote SIM provisioning (RSP) with step-2 provisioning.
• Powered by Kigen eSIM OS.
• Backward compatible with external SIMs, including traditional SIM cards and soldered SIMs, with switching enabled through a simple AT command.
• Reduced carbon footprint for more sustainable IoT deployments.

Sequans and Eseye said they will extend the end-to-end solution to selected customers beginning in March.