SIM Management

Globalgig’s eSIM manages carrier profiles electronically. When a carrier change is required, the new profile is electronically pushed to the eSIM-capable device, activating the new carrier without physical access. This is valuable for IoT devices deployed in remote or hard-to-reach locations where physically replacing a SIM would be operationally impractical or expensive.

Yes, we offer single IMSI, and eSIM options, with full management through the Orchestra eSIM portal. An eSIM is useful for deployments where physical SIM management at scale is operationally difficult, or where devices need to switch networks, without a physical SIM replacement.

A carrier portal gives you visibility into that carrier’s network. Orchestra gives you visibility across every carrier in your estate, in one place, with unified billing, anomaly detection, and API integration into your operational systems. If you operate in one country with a single carrier, the difference is marginal. If your deployment spans multiple markets, your organization has growth plans, or you need the flexibility to switch carriers without renegotiating contracts, it is significant.

SGP.32 is the GSMA’s IoT eSIM standard that enables remote SIM provisioning for headless devices. Devices with no user interface that may be deployed for a decade or more, without physical access. It allows carrier profiles to be switched remotely, which is essential for large-scale IoT estates in the field. Globalgig supports SGP.32 eSIM lifecycle management through Orchestra, including profile provisioning, carrier switching, and compatibility validation.

Pooled data gives your entire device estate a single combined allowance. Every device draws from the same bucket, regardless of country or carrier, so unused data on a quiet device is automatically available to a busy one. It is more efficient, and typically reduces overall waste across large estates.
Shared data assigns individual allowances to each device or group, with usage tracked separately. It gives you more granular visibility into what each device or location is consuming, and more control over per-device spend, but at the cost of some flexibility.
Both models are available through Globalgig, across countries and carriers, on one bill.

This depends on the service level and commercial structure. We work with enterprises ranging from small mobile workforces to large-scale IoT deployments. Speak to us about your specific requirements, and we will build the right commercial model for your organization.

Globalgig eSIM uses patented over-the-air technology to push carrier profiles to eSIM-enabled devices remotely. When you need to switch a device to a different carrier or market, you make the change in Orchestra and the new profile is applied to the device without any physical intervention. This is valuable for devices that are difficult or expensive to access physically, such as remote sites, deployed assets, and large-scale IoT estates.

Orchestra offers a full REST API covering SIM inventory, usage data, subscription management, activation and suspension, and billing information. It integrates with fleet management platforms, ERP systems, and IoT application management tools. Your technical team can connect it directly, or you can speak to us about pre-built integrations for common platforms.

Both are possible. Orchestra gives your team full self-service control over activation, suspension, and lifecycle management. For organizations that prefer a managed service, Globalgig can handle SIM lifecycle management on your behalf, with changes actioned through a single point of contact.

Rather than each SIM having its own fixed allowance per carrier, usage draws from a shared pool across your entire estate. Devices that use less than expected free up allowance for devices that use more. It reduces waste, lowers average cost per SIM, and makes your wireless spend more predictable than per-SIM or per-country allocations.

In some cases, yes. The process depends on your current carrier relationships and contract terms. Speak to us, and we will assess what is involved before making any recommendations.

A single IMSI SIM is tied to one carrier profile, so it is suitable for fixed deployments in a single market. A multi-IMSI SIM carries multiple carrier profiles and connects to the best available network, making it ideal for devices that operate across multiple countries. An eSIM goes further: profiles are managed over the air, so carrier switching and profile changes happen remotely, without any physical SIM replacement. For global deployments, an eSIM typically delivers the most operational flexibility and lowest long-term management overhead.