There were almost 600 million eSIM smartphone connections worldwide in 2024, more than three times the number reported in 2022. Global eSIM adoption has been driven by the growing availability of eSIM capable smartphones, as well as the increased number of mobile operators embracing the use of the technology across their networks.
Number of eSIM smartphone connections worldwide from 2022 to 2024
(in millions)
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GSMA . (July 11, 2024). Number of eSIM smartphone connections worldwide from 2022 to 2024 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1491470/number-of-esim-smartphone-connections-globally/
GSMA . "Number of eSIM smartphone connections worldwide from 2022 to 2024 (in millions)." Chart. July 11, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1491470/number-of-esim-smartphone-connections-globally/
GSMA . (2024). Number of eSIM smartphone connections worldwide from 2022 to 2024 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1491470/number-of-esim-smartphone-connections-globally/
GSMA . "Number of Esim Smartphone Connections Worldwide from 2022 to 2024 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 11 Jul 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1491470/number-of-esim-smartphone-connections-globally/
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Number of eSIM smartphone connections worldwide from 2022 to 2024 (in millions) [Graph], GSMA , July 11, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1491470/number-of-esim-smartphone-connections-globally/