Unlocking the Potential of eSIM Technology: A Discussion with Titu Botos

Overcoming Challenges with Embedded SIMs in IoT Devices

This episode of 'What to Expect When You're Connecting,' hosted by Ryan Carlson, features Titu Botush from Neuronic Works discussing the benefits of embedding SIM cards directly into IoT devices. The conversation covers the technical, manufacturing, and operational advantages of using embedded SIMs (eSIMs), such as improved environmental resistance, higher security, and reduced assembly errors. Challenges like the initial technological adoption barrier and the necessity for infrastructure to manage eSIMs are addressed. The discussion also explores the impact of eSIM technology on device form factor, certification ease, and the future predictions for integrated SIMs (iSIMs). Furthermore, it touches on the importance of carrier relationships for successful IoT deployments and the potential of eSIMs to facilitate easier, more flexible connectivity solutions for IoT devices.

00:05 Introduction to Embedded SIM Technology
00:32 Introduction to Embedded SIM Cards
01:03 The Benefits of Embedding SIM Cards in Devices
01:03 Benefits of Embedding SIM Cards in Devices
01:19 Q: Benefits beyond environmental considerations?
01:31 Technical and Manufacturing Advantages of eSIMs
01:42 Technical and Security Advantages of eSIMs
02:04 Addressing Security and Environmental Concerns with eSIMs
03:05 Manufacturing Benefits and Error Reduction with eSIMs
04:54 Overcoming Challenges and Misconceptions about eSIM Technology
05:13 Biggest Issue with Adopting the New Technology
17:30 The Future of SIM Technology: From eSIM to iSIM
18:40 eSIM objection handling
29:52 Choosing the Right Carrier for IoT Devices
35:11 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions
35:39 What is Soracom to You?
36:11 A few words about NeuronicWorks