There were 231 eSIM-capable consumer devices available worldwide in 2023, with nearly 140 of these smartphones. Short for embedded SIM, eSIM technology enables the activation of cellular plans without the need to insert a physical SIM card. The technology has seen adoption across a broad range of mobile devices, including smartphones, connected cars, and wearables.
Number of eSIM consumer devices worldwide from 2018 to 2023, by device type
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GSMA . (July 11, 2024). Number of eSIM consumer devices worldwide from 2018 to 2023, by device type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 15, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1491461/global-number-of-consumer-esim-devices-by-type/
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