Telecom giant AT&T and security leader Thales have partnered to launch a new global eSIM platform. The technology is designed to simplify, accelerate, and enhance the security of IoT connectivity. With billions of connected devices expected to come online in the coming years, the collaboration aims to power the next generation of the Internet of Things (IoT).
Global Connectivity for the Next Wave of IoT
As industries worldwide embrace digital transformation, the demand for secure and easily managed connectivity continues to grow. Industry projections indicate there will be 5.8 billion licensed cellular IoT connections by 2030.
To meet this demand, AT&T and Thales have launched a global eSIM solution. The move enables businesses to remotely activate and manage IoT devices worldwide—without the need for physical SIM cards or manual swaps.
A Partnership Between Connectivity and Security Leaders
AT&T, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States, is a leader in mobile networks and IoT services.
On the other hand, Thales, a global technology company based in France, leads the world in digital security, cybersecurity, and connectivity technologies.
Together, they aim to simplify and secure IoT device management across multiple industries—including automotive, smart cities, healthcare, logistics, and utilities.
Seamless Global Deployment
The new eSIM platform is powered by Thales Adaptive Connect (TAC). Integrated with AT&T’s Virtual Profile Management for IoT, and is compliant with the latest GSMA SGP.32 standard.
This compliance ensures global interoperability and faster eSIM activation, enabling companies to ship connected devices worldwide with a single, pre-integrated Thales eSIM.
Once deployed, organizations can remotely activate local connectivity profiles without any physical handling or network reconfiguration.
This approach reduces logistics costs, eliminates setup delays, and enables faster IoT product launches across multiple markets.
Simplified Remote Management
Automation lies at the core of this innovation. Businesses can now switch network subscriptions, update device profiles, and manage connectivity rules across vast device fleets—all over the air.
AT&T says this solution gives customers complete control over their IoT deployments, enabling them to manage connectivity, diagnostics, and subscription changes through a single, unified interface that complies with global industry standards.
The result: enterprises can focus on innovation, scalability, and performance, while maintaining security and uptime for every connected device.
Cost and Performance Benefits
Thales’ Adaptive Connect technology provides companies with the flexibility to localize connectivity through AT&T’s global network partners or switch network subscriptions without requiring hardware changes.
This not only optimizes operational costs but also improves coverage, enhances performance, and ensures reliable, secure connectivity across markets.
The new service is now commercially available worldwide, enabling companies to accelerate their IoT adoption with simplified, secure, and adaptable connectivity.
Industry Leaders on Collaboration
“At AT&T, we deliver intelligent IoT solutions you can trust—highly secure, end-to-end, and built to scale,” said Cameron Coursey, VP of AT&T Connected Solutions.
“Our state-of-the-art approach, paired with Thales’ solution, will help customers reduce friction and gain control of managing their own devices with reliable connectivity.”
Echoing this sentiment, Eva Rudin, EVP Mobile Connectivity Solutions at Thales, said, “We are entering a new era for remote eSIM Provisioning, ready to power billions of IoT devices, and we are proud to collaborate with AT&T in delivering smarter and safer IoT connectivity around the world.”
“With Thales Adaptive Connect, we’re ensuring that every connected device benefits from strong security, reliable service, and simplified management — from the first connection and throughout its lifetime.”
Powering the Future of Connected Industries
As industries move toward automation and data-driven operations, solutions like this are shaping the foundation of a connected global economy.
This partnership marks a significant step toward a future where billions of IoT devices remain seamlessly connected, driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability across sectors.