eSIM and eUICC

IoT eSIM and eUICC: remote SIM provisioning for devices with 10-year lives

MFF2 embedded eUICC with a global bootstrap profile, local operator profiles pushed over the air under GSMA SGP.02 and SGP.32, and the same published pricing as every other Universal eSIMs IoT SIM.

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IoT eUICC at a glance

Form factor MFF2 embedded eUICC; eUICC also available in 4FF

Standards GSMA SGP.02 (M2M) and SGP.32 (IoT) as supported by our profile partners

Bootstrap coverage 600+ networks in 180+ countries through our carrier partners

Local profiles India included; Brazil, Turkey, Gulf, Egypt, Nigeria and others via partners

Price ₹89 ($1) per active SIM plus US$0.004 per MB on IoT Go

Profile switch time Minutes once triggered; no site visit

Samples In the free trial kit on request

Reel minimum 500 units, 4 to 6 weeks

Universal eSIMs supplies IoT eSIMs as MFF2 embedded eUICC chips with a global bootstrap profile that attaches on 600+ networks in 180+ countries, and pushes local operator profiles over the air under GSMA SGP.02 and SGP.32 through our profile partners. Connectivity costs US$1.00 per active SIM per month plus US$0.004 per MB pooled on IoT Go.

Prices checked on 25 October 2026 · Inactive SIMs are free · No minimum order · Billed monthly in USD or INR

What you get

One SKU for every market

Fit the same MFF2 chip at the factory for every destination. The bootstrap profile works on first power-up; local profiles follow where rules require them.

No truck rolls

Operator shutdowns, price changes and new roaming rules are handled by a profile download, not a field visit. Essential for meters, chargers and city infrastructure.

Same platform, same prices

eUICC SIMs appear in the platform and API like any other SIM. Pricing is on the pricing page; profile management is included.

eUICC pricing

Connectivity pricing for eUICC and plastic SIMs

Tier Active SIMs Per active SIM Per MB, pooled Inactive SIMs Contract Includes Next step IoT Go 1 to 999 active SIMs ₹89 ($1) per month US$0.004 Free None, cancel any time Global multi-IMSI SIM, platform, API, webhooks, email support Order online IoT Scale 1,000 to 10,000 active SIMs $0.60 per month US$0.0025 Free 12 months optional for a further 10% off Everything in Go plus pooled bundles, private APN, static IP, priority support Talk to us IoT Enterprise 10,000+ active SIMs Custom Custom Free Negotiated Everything in Scale plus eUICC profiles, SLA, dedicated manager, custom integrations Request a quote

MFF2 hardware is a one-off unit price quoted per volume. Local profile downloads for listed countries are included. Bespoke operator profiles are quoted per project. Enterprise accounts above 10,000 SIMs get eUICC profile management with an SLA.

How remote SIM provisioning works in 4 steps

Choose the module and standard

Confirm whether your cellular module supports GSMA SGP.32 (IoT) or SGP.02 (M2M). We supply MFF2 eUICC chips for either, with a global bootstrap profile loaded.

Fit the eUICC at the factory

MFF2 chips ship in tape-and-reel for pick-and-place. Samples are in the trial kit. The bootstrap profile attaches in 180+ countries on first power-up.

Activate and detect the country

Your backend activates the SIM through the API. The sim.attached webhook tells you the country and network so you can decide whether a local profile is needed.

Download a local profile over the air

Where permanent roaming rules apply, we push a local operator profile under SGP.32 or SGP.02 through our profile partners. The device switches without a site visit, and the bootstrap profile remains as fallback.

eUICC vs plastic multi-IMSI SIM vs local SIM

IoT eSIM options compared

Option Change operator remotely Permanent roaming compliance Factory fitting Best for MFF2 eUICC (Universal eSIMs) Yes, SGP.02 or SGP.32 Local profile over the air Pick-and-place reels Devices with 5-year-plus life or shipped worldwide Plastic multi-IMSI SIM (Universal eSIMs) IMSI switching within the loaded set Indian local profile included; others need eUICC Manual insertion Fleets, trials and mobile assets Local operator plastic SIM No Compliant in that country only Manual insertion, per-country SKU Large single-country rollouts Pelion (observed October 2026) eUICC offered; standards not stated publicly Not stated Not stated Enterprise accounts; no public pricing

Universal eSIMs vs Onomondo vs Pelion vs 1GLOBAL

What each provider publishes on its own website, observed October 2026. We publish every price, accept orders from 1 SIM and ship a 100MB trial against the 50MB that is standard elsewhere.

IoT connectivity providers compared, observed October 2026

Provider Prices on website Per SIM Per MB Minimums and tiers Trial API Partner programme Universal eSIMs Published US$1.00 (IoT Go), US$0.60 (IoT Scale) US$0.004 (Go), US$0.0025 (Scale) None, order 1 SIM online 5 SIMs, 100MB each, 30 days Public docs, sandbox, Postman Published reseller and API terms Onomondo Partly Not published €0.0025 to €0.003 pay-as-you-go Tiers quote-only Free sandbox Public API docs Three-tier programme, no numbers Pelion Not published Not published Not published Essentials, Professional, Enterprise by quote 5 eUICC SIMs, 50MB each, 30 days Portal and APIs, docs on request None found 1GLOBAL Not published Not published Not published Four models: World Plans, Pay-as-you-grow, Shared Bundle, Shared Flex Enterprise sales process API on request Enquiry only

Competitor details are as displayed on their public pages in October 2026 and change without notice. Where a provider publishes no price we say so rather than guess.

Technical specifications

IoT eUICC specifications

Specification Detail Package MFF2 (DFN-8, 6mm × 5mm), also 4FF plastic eUICC Standards GSMA SGP.02 (M2M) and SGP.32 (IoT) as supported by our profile partners Profiles Bootstrap plus up to 8 operator profiles depending on chip memory Temperature -40°C to +105°C industrial grade Reflow Compatible with lead-free reflow profiles up to 260°C Data retention 10 years minimum; 15+ year design life Radio 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-M, NB-IoT, 5G as supported by the module Supply Tape-and-reel, 500 minimum, 4 to 6 weeks; samples in the trial kit

Security and compliance

These are commitments and a roadmap, stated plainly. We do not list certifications we do not yet hold.

Security and compliance commitments

Area What we do today Roadmap Data protection GDPR-compliant processing of connectivity metadata; data processing agreement available on request Data residency options in India and the EU planned for 2027 Information security Encrypted at rest and in transit; role-based access; audit log of every console and API action ISO 27001 certification is on our roadmap, target audit in 2027 API security Bearer keys scoped per role; HMAC-SHA256 signed webhooks; key rotation without downtime OAuth 2.0 client credentials for enterprise accounts Network security Data-only profiles; IMEI lock; APN restriction; private APN and IPsec on IoT Scale Private LTE breakout points in additional regions Availability Platform availability target 99.9% per month; public status page from launch Written SLA with service credits on IoT Enterprise Payload visibility We see ICCID, IMSI, network, timestamps and byte counts. We never see your device payload Unchanged

IoT eSIM and eUICC questions

What is the difference between eSIM, eUICC and MFF2?

MFF2 is the physical form factor, a solderable 6mm by 5mm chip. eUICC is the chip capability to hold several operator profiles and change them remotely. eSIM is the common name for both. You can have MFF2 without eUICC (one fixed profile) and eUICC in a plastic 4FF card.

SGP.02 or SGP.32: which should a new device use?

SGP.32 (IoT) for new designs. It removes the need for SMS-based profile triggering and works with constrained NB-IoT and LTE-M devices through an IoT Profile Assistant. SGP.02 (M2M) remains fully supported for existing module platforms. Consumer SGP.22 is for phones and tablets and is served by our travel eSIM line.

How much does an eUICC cost compared with a plastic SIM?

The monthly connectivity price is the same: US$1.00 per active SIM plus US$0.004 per MB on IoT Go. MFF2 eUICC hardware carries a one-off unit price quoted per order volume, and local profile downloads are included for countries we list; bespoke operator profiles are quoted per project.

Can I switch a device from your bootstrap profile to a local operator and back?

Yes. The eUICC holds several profiles. We enable the local profile where rules require it and keep the bootstrap profile as fallback. Switching back is a console or API action and takes effect on the next attach.

Do I need eUICC for devices that stay in one country?

If that country restricts permanent roaming, yes, or fit a local plastic SIM at install time. For India, our standard SIM already includes an Indian local profile. For devices with a 10-year life we recommend eUICC regardless, because operator networks and rules change over a decade.

Which profile partners do you work with?

We provision local profiles through licensed operator partners in each country under GSMA-certified SM-DP+ and SM-SR platforms. We name partners per project under NDA. Lead time for a new country profile is typically 2 to 6 weeks.

How does the free trial kit work?

Request it with a company address and use case. We verify the address, then ship 5 SIMs with 100MB each, valid 30 days, from India and the EU in 3 to 7 working days. You get console and API access on the day you request it, so you can start in the sandbox before the SIMs arrive.

What does an inactive SIM cost?

Nothing. A SIM is inactive until its first data session and whenever you suspend it. You can hold 5,000 SIMs in stock and pay only for the 300 that are live this month.

How quickly can I get API access?

Immediately. API keys are issued when you create an account. The REST API uses JSON, we publish a Postman collection, and there are snippets in Python, Node.js and cURL. A sandbox with simulated SIMs lets you test activation, usage and webhooks without hardware.

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IoT eUICC eSIM (MFF2)

Embedded eUICC for IoT devices with remote SIM provisioning and published connectivity pricing.

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