SGP.32 Explained: What Changes for IoT Builders in the Real World

IoT promises simple, long-life connectivity.

The reality? Fixed IMSIs, roaming limitations, and devices that outlive the connectivity models they were built on.

That’s why SGP.32 matters — not as another standard, but because it’s the first one designed around how IoT actually works in the real world.

At MWC, we’re not just talking about SGP.32. We’re showing it live, alongside multi-IMSI, packet gateways, and OV ONE as the orchestration layer that brings it all together.

Why SGP.32 Matters for IoT

Earlier eSIM standards were built for consumer devices.

IoT devices are different —they’re deployed remotely, expected to last 10–15 years, and need to adapt over time.

SGP.32 is built for that reality.

It enables remote lifecycle management without physical access or disruptive interventions, making long-life IoT deployments practical, not painful.

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Multi-IMSI: Built for Longevity, Not Roaming Workarounds

SGP.32 enables multi-IMSI as a design choice, not a workaround.

In simple terms, this means devices can:

Use different network identities when needed

Improve coverage without fragile roaming dependencies

Adapt to commercial or regulatory changes over time

For IoT builders, that’s fewer compromises at deployment and far less disruption over a device’s lifetime.

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Less Disruption Over Time

The biggest cost in IoT isn’t connectivity — it’s fixing things in the field.

SGP.32 reduces disruption by design:

Profiles are managed remotely

Network strategies can evolve without touching the device

Lifecycle changes are planned, not reactive

That’s a quiet but critical shift for anyone deploying at scale.

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Why Direct-to-Source MNO Matters

Standards only go so far — who you connect through still matters.

OV is direct to source as an MNO, not layered behind aggregators or opaque roaming stacks.

That means more control, predictable performance, and fewer hidden dependencies.

Combined with SGP.32 and multi-IMSI, it gives IoT builders a connectivity model that’s stable today and flexible tomorrow.

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Game Changers, Not Checkboxes

SGP.32 isn’t about ticking a compliance box.

It’s about building IoT that lasts, scales, and adapts without constant intervention.

That’s the real change — and that’s what we’re showing at MWC. Come see us for yourself to find out more Hall 5 | Stand 5G31.