Telefónica Tech and Thales have launched an SGP.32 eSIM solution that helps businesses manage international IoT connections through the Kite platform.
Telefónica and Thales Make Global IoT Connectivity Easier
Connecting IoT devices in several countries can be difficult. A business may need to work with different mobile operators and manage each connection separately.
Telefónica Tech and Thales have introduced a simpler option. Their new eSIM solution allows businesses to connect and manage IoT devices in different countries without replacing the SIM in each device.
9 July 2026 — Madrid, Spain: have introduced a simpler option. Their new eSIM solution allows businesses to connect and manage IoT devices in different countries without replacing the SIM in each device.
Change Networks Without Changing the SIM
The eSIM can store profiles from different mobile operators. If a company sends its connected devices to a new country, it can remotely download and activate a suitable local operator profile.
There is no need to open the device or replace its SIM card. This is especially useful for devices that are already installed, difficult to reach or expected to remain in use for many years.
Customers can manage the process through Kite. From one place, they can choose the active operator, manage subscriptions and check the connection status of their devices. Kite can bring together networks from the Telefónica Group and other mobile operators. This gives businesses a clearer view of their connected devices, even when they operate across different countries and networks.
Why This Matters for IoT Businesses
Thales provides the technology for remotely downloading and managing operator profiles. Businesses do not need to build a separate technical connection with every operator before using its profile. This can reduce setup time and make international IoT projects easier to manage, particularly for companies without a large specialist connectivity team. The main benefit is flexibility. Businesses can enter new markets, change operators when needed and manage a large fleet of connected devices through one platform. This could be valuable for smart meters,
tracking devices, industrial equipment, connected vehicles and other IoT products deployed across several regions.
The partnership is a practical example of how SGP.32 eSIM technology can make global IoT connectivity more manageable. Coverage, local regulations and commercial agreements will still matter, but changing or adding an operator should become much easier.