Why change IMSI?
Having a SIM applet with multi-IMSI capabilities enables service providers to increase revenue and loyalty by selling as a premium or value-added service:
Coverage
Gain better coverage and overcome weak signal strength by selecting the best available network
Intelligent connectivity
Smart network switching capabilities to automate network selection
Redundancy
Backup network(s) for mission and business-critical operations
Ready for use
Enables out-of the-box connectivity across territories
Cost
Reduced rates through local connectivity options
Preferred partners
Supports roaming connectivity to affiliated businesses or preferred partners
Multiple numbers
Offer various lines on one SIM subscription for different use or billing
What’s the best way to switch networks?
Both multi-IMSI and eSIM’s software, eUICC, offer multiple network roaming capabilities and a host of other benefits, so how do you know which is right for your business?
Well, it depends on how the SIM will be used. eUICC offers greater flexibility to users to change network profiles over the air via remote SIM provisioning. This can be of great value in the consumer device market where the end-user is likely to want to manage their own network connectivity and billing.
On the other hand, multi-IMSI is a solution that can offer providers a more cost-effective solution with a great deal more control over network connectivity as well as device and billing management. As result, multi-IMSI is a highly attractive option for M2M enterprise uses.
Multi-IMSI use cases
Here are a few examples of how a smart network switching Multi-IMSI applet can be used:
OEMs & enterprise
Provides multiple bootstrap network profiles to gain wider out-of-the-box coverage across territories and assure business redundancy.
Multinational service providers
Offers subscribers two or more phone numbers on one SIM which is useful for enterprise clients that wish to separate business and private numbers or billing.
All service providers
Enables multinational group service providers to offer their subscribers a single SIM card with cheaper local data plans in every country where the MNO is operating or local roaming profiles for preferred partners.
MVNOs
Improves business competitiveness by enabling them to have the option to switch subscribers from one host network to another.
Why Smart Network Switching?
Proven
Over a decade of deploying multi-IMSI solutions in five continents and compliant to all leading SIM standards.
Cost-efficient
Part of a modular full suite of SIM solutions including removable and embedded SIMs, OS, certified data management services, VAS applets and solutions.
Responsive
Fast profile and applet development, responsive tech support plus optional OTA subscriber management services.
Learn more about the benefits of Smart Network Switching, reach out to a Workz technical consultant today.
