World's first resilient SIM launches in partnership with global connectivity giants

A new intelligent SIM card that promises to radically improve network connectivity for IoT devices and mobile internet has been launched in partnership with global operators Deutsche Telekom IoT and Tele2 IoT.

The rSIM (Resilient SIM) employs new patented technology to check its network connectivity and switch providers automatically when disruptions occur, minimising the likelihood of the SIM and the device becoming disconnected during outages. With two independent mobile operator profiles stored on a single SIM card, the new card greatly decreases the risk of outages by switching to a backup mobile operator profile if an outage is detected. The SIM provides two levels of resilience, allowing seamless roaming outside a device's home country and a proactive solution for uninterrupted internet access. The intelligence is brought to life in a new Connectivity Management Platform, where customers can see real-time connection tests from every SIM, no matter which mobile operator profile it is connected to.

The telecom companies will act as rSIM's first connectivity partners, delivering independent operator profiles from within their group to provide true resilience to a global audience.

The card will combine best-in-class SIM innovation with patented technology to assist mobile operators in better-serving customers. A global SIM technology provider will lead on the product build and manufacture and provide supporting SIM systems that allow it to be updated over the air. As part of this, they will prioritise GSMA compliance to optimise device and operator compatibility.

Richard Cunliffe, director of Product and Innovation, rSIM, says: "There were around two billion cellular IoT connections in 2023, growing to around seven billion in 2033. As more industries become dependent on IoT, mobile network outages are becoming more commonplace as more devices connect to them. This increased disruption is affecting all industries, but the biggest impact is seen in critical sectors where lives and infrastructure are at risk, for example, in Telecare and Critical National Infrastructure. Working with our best-in-class global partners on the development, build, and rollout of rSIM, our innovative dual SIM, dual core approach will provide a solution which both monitors disruptions and reacts to them at speed."

The card's innovative approach to standards compliance ensures its adaptability alongside evolving GSMA standards. This will include developing a version compatible with SGP.32 standards in 2025, integral to eSIM remote provisioning for IoT devices, particularly those with network or user interface limitations.