By 2030, 82 percent of smartphones, 92 percent of connected cars, and all drones and smartwatches are expected to be embedded SIM (eSIM) capable. eSIM technology offers several benefits over the use of a traditional physical SIM card, including easier activation and network switching for users.
Share of cellular devices shipped equipped with eSIM by 2030, by device
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Counterpoint Research. (June 5, 2023). Share of cellular devices shipped equipped with eSIM by 2030, by device [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 22, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1344480/penetration-rate-of-esim-by-cellular-device/
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