eSIM Use: There has been considerable speculation about eSIM, the digital version of a physical SIM card. However, recent data suggests that people are not ready for eSIM.

eSIM Use: It is becoming difficult to convince customers to use eSIM.

eSIM Use: The craze for eSIMs seems to be waning for some time now. In many parts of the world, people are reluctant to replace their physical SIMs. Despite the many benefits of eSIMs, convincing people to adopt them is becoming increasingly difficult. Recent data from South Korea has drawn attention to this reality. While the situation is slightly better in the US, people are still purchasing these SIMs due to the necessity of the device. Let's explore the latest data on eSIMs.

South Korea's data surprised everyone.

According to a report, only 5 percent of mobile users in South Korea are using eSIMs. There are approximately 57 million phone users here, of which only about 3 million are using eSIMs. This number has increased since a network scandal led many users to abandon physical SIM cards and start using eSIMs. Last year, this number was only 3 percent. The report states that this situation persists due to a lack of public awareness. The government is also concerned about this and is now preparing to take some steps.

The story is different in America, but the reason is also different.

The story regarding the use of eSIM is different in the US, where about 38 percent of mobile users are using this SIM. However, the reason for this is also different. In fact, many smartphone models sold in the US come only with eSIM support, due to which customers do not have the option of purchasing a physical SIM card, and they have to use eSIM. If we talk about the UK, about 40 percent of the people here say that they have never heard of eSIM, while 41 percent of the people say that they do not know whether their phone supports eSIM or not.

There were high expectations for eSIM.

A 2024 GSMA report estimated that by 2028, approximately 50 percent of new connections would be made via eSIM, and this figure would reach 88 percent by 2030. However, the latest data suggests that these projections are unlikely to become a reality by 2028.