AIS Business, Bridge Alliance, and Thales Deploy Multi-Operator Enterprise eSIM Network for IoT

Brickinfo News Agency – AIS Business has deployed a multi-operator enterprise eSIM connectivity network for IoT, developed in collaboration with Bridge Alliance and Thales. Built on the GSMA SGP.32 specification, the infrastructure enables regional enterprises to manage and switch IoT device connectivity across multiple mobile operators and countries through a single orchestration platform.

According to market research firm GlobalData, cellular IoT and machine-to-machine connections across the Asia-Pacific region are projected to reach 1.3 billion by 2030. Operating across multiple markets traditionally requires managing fragmented operator provisioning and distinct SIM profiles. The GSMA SGP.32 framework addresses these operational challenges by standardizing remote profile management for enterprise IoT applications.

The newly deployed platform combines Thales end-to-end IoT eSIM technology with orchestration capabilities from Bridge Alliance. Successful multi-operator trials were completed alongside alliance member operators, including Globe Telecom, Optus, and Singtel. Testing verified device compatibility using both IoT Profile Assistant Embedded (IPAe) and IoT Profile Assistant on Device (IPAd) standards, enabling automated network switching without physical SIM replacements.

Phupa Akavipat, Chief Enterprise Business Officer at Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS), stated that the solution aims to simplify connectivity management and support digital infrastructure across manufacturing, logistics, automotive, utilities, retail, and smart infrastructure sectors. Loo Boon Chee, CEO of Bridge Alliance, noted that adopting a unified eSIM framework accelerates cross-border IoT deployments across Asia-Pacific markets. Eva Rudin, Vice President of Mobile Connectivity Solutions at Thales, added that multi-operator consolidation on a single platform provides the operational flexibility needed for large-scale enterprise deployments.

The connectivity architecture is targeted at cross-border operations, including connected vehicles requiring continuous data for navigation and over-the-air updates, smart utility meters requiring long-term remote management, retail payment terminals needing constant uptime, and enterprise routers deployed across multiple geographic locations.