STC deploys Thales’ pioneering National eSIM Platform
Global technology company Thales has partnered with Saudi Telecom Company (STC) to supply the National eSIM Platform for all customers in the Kingdom. The eSIM platform deployed in the STC data center is used by all other MNOs and MVNOs in Saudi Arabia. Thales received an award from STC for the successful deployment of the National eSIM Platform, which is the first eSIM platform that is used to serve an entire country.
The customized and highly scalable Thales eSIM solution supports the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s strategic objectives to drive the implementation of Saudi Vision 2030. The solution enables STC’s customers to enjoy instant connectivity for any GSMA-compliant eSIM device. This includes the latest smartphones, wearables, connected laptops/tablets and all kinds of consumer IoT devices.
The service can also be provided to any telecommunications company in the Arab Gulf region, or any international telecommunications company wishing to obtain it from STC.
In the next phase of the deployment, the National eSIM Platform will be extended to cover the eSIM use case for connected cars and other industrial machines that will benefit from embedded SIM technology and the country-wide connectivity services of STC. Fitted into the device during production, the eSIM technology saves space, improves security and streamlines the manufacturing and logistics for innovative connected products. This includes the Internet of Things ( IoT), vehicle guidance technologies, and artificial intelligence.
“With billions of people now requiring instant connectivity and
machines needing to get connected, remote subscription management is key to an enhanced user experience. With the deployment of Thales’ eSIM solution, STC is reinforcing its position at the forefront of the industrial and consumer IoT in the region. Thales has been present in the Kingdom for over 50 years and a partner in its mission for digital transformation supporting the localization of services through technology transfer, in line with Saudi Vision 2030,” said Pascal Lesaulnier, CEO of Thales Saudi Arabia.