Smart
SIM is an advanced version of the subscriber identification
module (SIM). SIM is an integrated circuit used for managing the
international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) number and the key
related to this number. SIM is used to authenticate and identify
subscribers on mobile devices. Smart SIM cards are primarily used
with global system for mobiles (GSM) phones. Code division multiple
access (CDMA) phones use smart SIM cards for the new long-term
evolution (LTE) service. Demand for smart SIM cards has increased
tremendously, due to the growing adoption of smart phones worldwide.
Smart SIM provides increased storage space, which also increases the
size of phone book. With 64 KB of storage space, customers are able
to store more phone numbers in their smart SIM cards. These cards can
be used with all mobile phones that support the SIM toolkit
technology. Using smart SIM cards, customers can easily activate the
international calling functionality. Some smart SIM cards are
available with a pre-activated international roaming functionality.
Growth in the number
of international travelers and globalized business activities are
anticipated to drive the global smart SIM market during the forecast
period.
Furthermore, smart
SIM cards are helpful in allowing banking transactions in a secured
environment. These simplified transactions are protected with the
help of personal identification number (PIN) and personal unblocking
key (PUK). These codes help in establishing a secured connection with
banks. Smart SIM cards are light in weight and have higher processing
speed as compared to traditional smart cards. The encryption option
available with smart SIM cards helps in secured storage of passwords
and user identification codes. Phone banking activities have
increased recently due to smart SIMs, as these SIM cards enable
customers to pay their bills from their bank account through phone.
Easy installation and packaging of the smart SIM has enabled the
customers to use it in three different forms viz. regular SIM, micro
SIM, and nano SIM. Regular SIM is the largest SIM by size, while
micro SIM and nano SIM are integrated in regular SIM. These SIM cards
can be easily detached from each other and joined again. This
flexibility helps the customers use a single SIM card in three
variants in accordance with the mobile phone and the services they
want to avail.
Smart SIM cards can
be used with data cards or specialty devices such as iPad. Smart SIM
cards enable multi-operator agreements through a single card. This
provides access to a large network of mobile virtual network
operators (MVNO). In case of network outages, devices are quickly
transferred to a different network having better connectivity. Due to
the automated data connection detection and re-connection, devices
are easily protected against data connection termination. The global
smart SIM market has been divided into five geographic segments viz.
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and
South America. Asia Pacific is anticipated to generate high demand
for the smart SIM market with a growing smartphone subscriber base.
However, managing all adapters of SIM cards can be difficult for
customers, as they can easily get misplaced due to their small size.
Biodegradable SIM manufacturing technology provides substantial
opportunities for growth of the smart SIM market. New, paper-based
SIM cards have evolved recently. These are made of recyclable and
biodegradable wood fibers so as to maintain the environment clean
with the reduced carbon footprint.
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Major players
operating in the global smart SIM market include Oasis Smart SIM,
Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Group plc, Tata DoCoMo, Idea Cellular,
Telefónica UK Limited, Sierra Wireless, Orange, Altel Communications
Sdn Bhd, Oberthur Technologies, and Babilon-Mobile.
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