• The new eSIM standard for IoT — SGP.32 — is poised to transform how cellular connectivity is deployed and managed across the IoT landscape.
• While eSIM adoption has surged in the consumer space, its uptake in the IoT sector has been slower.
• With SGP.32, enterprises now have a timely opportunity to integrate the eSIM into their digital transformation strategies to enable greater scalability, flexibility and global reach.
• However, many organizations still face uncertainty around how to approach deployment – from choosing the right standard for their use cases to defining ownership.

This playbook is designed to bring clarity and confidence to an enterprise’s SGP.32 journey. Download the whitepaper for more insights.

WHY SGP.32 MATTERS?

Episode 1 of our four-part series with Semtech — ‘SGP.32 Explained’ — explores the evolution of eSIM in IoT and the real-world impact of the new standard. Built to overcome the limitations of earlier frameworks, SGP.32 brings scalability, flexibility and efficiency, enabling enterprises to reimagine how they deploy and manage cellular IoT globally.

Key Questions Answered

• What are the advantages of SGP.32 over SGP.02/.22?
• How will connectivity change with the new eSIM IoT standard?
• Which applications are likely to adopt SGP.32 first?
  

WHAT IS NEW WITH SGP.32?

The next step for enterprises is to understand what is new with SGP.32 and how the market is evolving. This includes evaluating the latest architectural changes in the standard, gaining clarity on the roles of eSIM vendors and connectivity providers, and assessing real-world deployment timelines.

“Enterprises that understand these changes early will have a competitive edge in reducing cost, increasing agility, and avoiding vendor lock-in.” – Counterpoint Analyst Take

Key Questions Answered

• What is the impact of SGP.32 on constrained and battery-powered devices, logistics and SKUs?
• What role do the newly introduced IoT Profile Assistant and eIM play in enabling remote management?
• How should enterprises approach pilots and prepare for a commercial launch?

HOW TO TACKLE MULTIPLE STANDARDS?

This video of the four-part series, with Kigen, focuses on what enterprises should keep in mind while going for the new standard, with respect to existing deployments.

Key Questions Answered

• Are SGP.02 and SGP.32 backward compatible?
• How does migration from SGP.22 to SGP.32 work with shared infrastructure?
• Why is early planning and partner selection critical?
  

THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN CHOOSING PARTNER

The final video covers the key considerations before deploying SGP.32 and offer guidance on choosing the right partner — arguably the most strategic decision. The right partner ensures smooth integration and long-term success.

Key Questions Answered

• What should be important while choosing a connectivity vendor?
• Which offerings should be critical to assess while choosing vendors?

• What best practices can help ease deployments?
  

OUTLOOK AND ANALYST TAKE

While SGP.32 is poised to simplify eSIM-based IoT deployments, enterprises will still need to address several considerations early on. Strategic partnerships, crucial in shaping the eSIM ecosystem so far, will remain just as important in the SGP.32 era, helping ensure successful adoption and long-term scalability.

“The right partnerships at the right time will be key to accelerating SGP.32 adoption in the cellular IoT landscape. Success with the new standard will largely depend on how effectively enterprises can leverage collaborations with IoT connectivity specialists.” – Counterpoint Analyst Take