Adoption of SGP.32 is by no means global and complete. While some operators and platform providers support it (or at least, interpret it), others stick to earlier specifications or, in the case of some, hang on to proprietary systems. The GSMA itself continues to refine SGP.32, and in general, any process of standardisation will is achieved through consensus.

The lack of a fully-uniform approach means support for SGP.32 can be patchy. Companies rolling out or updating fleets typically follow several integration paths at the same time, a process that increases costs and complexity (ironically, in order to achieve the goals of cutting costs and decreasing complexity).

The concept of global device control through a single eSIM framework needs to be treated with care by the enterprise decision-maker. SGP.32 provides a technical base and reduces many forms of fragmentation, but adaptation by global satellite-terrestrial network operators has to follow local rules on data, connectivity, and security.

Any broad, control model would include the ability to adapt to regional adaptations, adhere to governance on profile management etc., and respond to regulatory and security changes. Companies have to engage with operators and platform providers in all territories to understand how best to implement any solution. That’s an operational burden, but it is the current state of the market.

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