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After a successful design and test cycle, iBASIS was the first to be approved for the use of a local Verizon profile via a dynamic download
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An alternative solution to the challenges of permanent roaming in the USA
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Expansion of iBASIS Global Access for Things ™ by integrating a local US profile into a single SKU-eSIM (Stock Keeping Unit eSIM)
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Coverage area supports both use cases for LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) and high data use cases for IoT devices
iBASIS announced that Verizon is making a local profile available via dynamic profile download for IoT connectivity to eSIM iBASIS Global Access for Things ™ .
Adding the local Verizon profile to iBASIS ‘IoT connectivity is an alternative solution to the ongoing challenges of roaming in the US and helps overcome potential technological, commercial and regulatory challenges associated with IoT roaming.
If a device with iBASIS-eSIM is detected in an area, the local profile is downloaded dynamically via radio and can be operated as a local or regional SIM card, so that roaming scenarios are no longer required.
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The Verizon Profile offers customers improved global coverage and reliability. is connected to the Verizon network using technology that complies with GSMA standards for integrating remote provisioning of SIMs. The coverage provided by Verizon further improves iBASIS ‘position in the field of LPWA and high data applications. All devices that connect to the Verizon network must have Verizon’s Open Development certification. Devices that use an eSIM such as the iBASIS Global Access for Things ™ eSIM must also have Verizon’s eUICC certification.
“ESIM-based interoperability enables large multinational customers to securely connect to Verizon’s vast IoT network,” said Shamik Basu, Verizon’s executive director for IoT. “IBASIS is one of the first partners to have achieved the test level that meets the strict standards for the use of local profiles on its eSIM technology.”
“Verizon has unparalleled networking capabilities, covering over 99% of the US, and we are excited to be working with them to deliver this local profile – the first via dynamic download -“ said Ajay Joseph, CTO and IoT Head of iBASIS. “This coverage further improves iBASIS ‘position in LPWA and high-data applications and offers iBASIS customers even greater global coverage and reliability.”
“The availability of the Verizon profile through iBASIS is a very exciting development in improving global connectivity. Our wireless multifunctional smart building sensors are used around the world and having the Verizon profile available through iBASIS is a great alternative to constant roaming in the United States, ” said Sebastien Amiot, Founder and CEO of SAMEA Innovation.
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