Kigen, an eSIM (eUICC) technology provider, and Tongxin Microelectronics, a semiconductor solution provider, yesterday announced a GSMA-certified consumer eSIM solution for affordable customer premise equipment (CPE) solutions. CPE devices bridge the “last mile” in delivering 5G networks for businesses or households that lack connectivity or networks in motion. This solution allows OEMs to support the demand for greater diversity in 4G/5G CPE devices addressing the next billion connections.
The joint solution is based on Kigen’s Consumer eSIM OS, the world’s most compact size eSIM OS, on TMC’s THD89series eSIM chipset, available as a smaller WLCSP package and using Kigen Remote SIM provisioning platform for IoT devices. This combines Kigen’s highly efficient eSIM proposition and TMC’s robust security IC expertise for:
- Easy installation: Simple field setup workflow to onboard new devices with profile download via an accompanying app.
- CPE management: Better IT or admin experience through digital profile downloads for activation or switching profiles.
- Driving innovation: OEMs can focus on value-added services through streamlined fleet management.
This joint solution has been successfully designed in with lead customers addressing Retail Point of Sale (POS), smart metering, and logistics eSIM application with CPE devices.
Neil Shah, VP of Research at Counterpoint Technology and Research
Global 5G FWA CPE cumulative revenues are expected to reach over $100 billion between 2020-2030. Bringing down the total cost of 5G FWA CPE is integral to 5G broadband adoption, scale and return on investment for all stakeholders in this price sensitive segment.
Vincent Korstanje, CEO of Kigen
CPE devices are a catalyst for much larger, global deployments of the 5G roll-out and an absolutely critical requirement to ensure a great return on the 5G investment. Kigen’s focus on energy efficient security OS for IoT now extends to the consumer market and brings time-to-market advantage in combination with TMC’s chip expertise to scale fast.
John Zou, Vice GM of TMC
We are excited to partner with Kigen to deliver an eSIM solution to our customers. The eSIM solution will enable device makers to provide their customers with global connectivity without the need for changing physical SIM cards. This will make it easier for device makers to sell products in multiple countries.
