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eSIM GSMA solution

The ST4SIM-200M is a GSMA eSIM solution compliant with the eSIM M2M specifications from the GSM

Association (GSMA). This solution integrates a new secure architecture and complete ecosystem able to manage

cellular network connectivity remotely without impacting the eSIM component.

Thanks to this eSIM technology, IoT devices can now be deployed to the field with one network connectivity

solution and if at some later stage, this solution needs to be changed, a new one can be put in place through the

network. So, no need for a product recall, nor product maintenance.

This solution is flexible and does not depend on a particular operator. For M2M, including industrial and

automotive markets, this solution is service-oriented; the profile is remotely controlled by the service provider

through a platform (push model). In this case, end-user interaction is not required.

Figure 3. eSIM GSMA solution overview

The ST4SIM-200M is interoperable with large subscription management platforms already deployed in the field.

STMicroelectronics has attended all test fest sessions driven by GlobalPlatform (including PoC on SM-SR

changes initiated by GSMA) and submitted all the platform solution interfaces (ES5, ES6 and ES8 interfaces).

The device offers a complete ecosystem thanks to STMicroelectronics trusted partners. Our partners provide

the connectivity profile and the subscription management platform to provision and remotely manage operator

profiles. (Contact the local STMicroelectronics sales office for more details on STMicroelectronics trusted

partners)

Based on a certified Common Criteria EAL5+ secure hardware solution, the ST4SIM-200M is a GSMA-certified

solution compliant with the GSMA M2M specification SGP.02 v3.2. It provides a flexible and scalable solution

while maintaining the best level of security.

The ST4SIM-200M integrates the GSMA architecture with the profile management mechanisms. A profile

contains the operator network data related to a subscription (operator’s credentials, file system, PINs/PUKs,

network authentication, application and so on). Each profile is independent of other profiles.

Figure 4. eSIM architecture overview

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eSIM GSMA solution

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