BUSINESS PERSONAL Share NEWS & BLOG WHAT IS THE GSMA eSIM DISCOVERY SERVICE AND WHY SHOULD OPERATORS CARE? 20 Oct 2021 You may already be aware about the GSMA eSIM Discovery service, maybe you’ve seen one of the GSMA’s posts on LinkedIn of late, or perhaps you’ve got your eSIM finger on the pulse. Or, perhaps this is news to you. We’re pretty excited about it at Truphone, not just because we’re one of only four SM-DP+ service provider partners on the planet. But because we’re keen on industry standards when it comes to technology – especially when it’s there to safeguard something as huge as the eSIM revolution. So, what exactly is it? And why should you care. Simply put, the GSMA eSIM Discovery service is the industry specified, universally-recognised method for remote eSIM provisioning. Working with an SM-DP+ partner, operators can rest assured that they are in expert hands for the next step in their eSIM journey. This standardised way of activating eSIM subscriptions will make life easier for the customer, operator and the entire ecosystem – saving time and money for all. Benefits for operators Secure and tested. A proven way of streamlining subscription information delivery from mobile network operator (MNO) straight through to the consumer Truly digital. Truly universal. eSIM adoption can be maximised by making the customer journey quick and easy with one-time setup on their chosen network – ensuring a true digital customer journey Universal remote activation that’s endorsed by the industry Universal compatibility with all OEMs Standardised scalability. Standardised integration at scale. An MNO can activate devices across all major device distribution channels: Network Operators, Digital, Retail and the growing Open Market Device arena with no need for integration between individual OEMs and MNOs Greener. Smarter. Better than a printed QR Code, the GSMA eSIM Discovery service does not require the print and distribution costs usually associated in the Telecomms industry – no plastic or paper at point of sale is required, since activation can happen from anywhere Reduce cost. Save time. Reduces customer enquiries on how to provision eSIM with customer services, by automating profile location and subscription activation Reduces cost associated with SIM procurement, expenses, inventory, logistics and in-store physical SIM customer processes. To learn more about the GSMA eSIM Discovery service including how it works, head here. RELATED ARTICLES CUSTOMER STORY Aliv chooses Truphone for its eSIM transformation journey READ MORE CUSTOMER STORY Truphone helps Másmóvil ready its operator brands for a truly digital future READ MORE RESOURCE MWC Preview: Making a connected impact In this new video, Truphone’s Director of Product Michael Moorfield sits down with Mobile World Live to discuss how operators are embracing eSIM. VIDEO WATCH NOW PRODUCTS Truphone for Business Truphone for Finance Truphone for Telecoms Truphone for Things Truphone Connect TECHNOLOGY Truphone Technology eSIM Bootstrap Remote eSIM provisioning Entitlements Global connectivity RESOURCES Newsroom Events Content hub IoT docs Connect docs RSP Docs Entitlements Docs COMPANY Our story Offices Partners Security Careers Modern Slavery Statement Sitemap LEGAL All legal Terms & conditions Privacy policy United Kingdom © 2021 Truphone Limited (4187081). All rights reserved. Registered in England and Wales. Registered address 25 Canada Square, London E14 5LQ. VAT GB851527819.