AIS Business Launches World's First Multi-Operator eSIM Network

AIS Business has partnered with Bridge Alliance and Thales to launch the world's first multi-operator eSIM network for enterprise customers, using the latest GSMA SGP.32 standard to enhance IoT connectivity for businesses in Thailand and the Asia-Pacific region. The platform allows organizations to connect, manage, and switch IoT devices seamlessly across multiple mobile operators in various countries through a single orchestration platform, simplifying connectivity management and efficiently supporting regional enterprise-level IoT expansion. The project involves collaboration with four Bridge Alliance member network operators: AIS (Thailand), Globe Telecom (Philippines), Optus (Australia), and Singtel (Singapore), which have jointly tested the multi-operator platform until it was ready for live deployment, demonstrating Thailand's readiness to support cross-border enterprise IoT services and elevate digital connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

Globally, organizations are increasingly accelerating digital technology adoption to drive business growth and develop smart services through IoT devices. GlobalData forecasts that cellular IoT and machine-to-machine (M2M) connections in the Asia-Pacific region will reach 1.3 billion by 2030, driving rising demand for secure, flexible connectivity solutions that support cross-border expansion. However, organizations operating across multiple countries still face challenges managing dispersed connectivity, handling different provisioning systems from various operators, and managing complex operational processes, resulting in higher costs and service continuity impacts.

Bridge Alliance and Thales have developed a platform integrating Thales's end-to-end IoT eSIM technology with the GSMA SGP.32 standard and advanced orchestration systems, enabling organizations to manage connectivity centrally. Devices can automatically select the most suitable network, switch operators automatically, and maintain continuous service without requiring physical SIM card changes. The platform has been tested on devices supporting both IoT Profile Assistant Embedded (IPAe) and IoT Profile Assistant on Device (IPAd) per GSMA SGP.32 standards, allowing organizations to automatically manage IoT device connectivity throughout its lifecycle, improving operational efficiency and enhancing service security across all countries where the organization operates.

Phubpha Akavibhat, head of enterprise customer management at Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS), stated: "AIS Business is committed to developing reliable digital connectivity infrastructure to support business growth and accelerate sustainable digital transformation. As Thailand's leading digital infrastructure provider, we are proud to collaborate with Bridge Alliance..."