Forget eSIM, this multi-operator SIM card could make switching mobile networks as easy as ABC, but isn’t currently available for smartphones
A new ‘always-on’ intelligent SIM card has been launched in collaboration with global operators Deutsche Telekom IoT and Tele2 IoT.
The world’s first resilient SIM card, rSIM, is designed to monitor native network connectivity and automatically switch carriers when outages occur, minimizing the chance of the SIM card and device becoming disconnected during outages.
rSIM effectively upgrades a single SIM device to a dual SIM device, by storing two independent mobile operator profiles. In addition to providing seamless roaming outside a device’s home country, rSIM can be a useful solution for uninterrupted Internet access.
Always check for malfunctions
The new SIM card works by verifying the device’s internet connection every 60 seconds. Should it receive a series of failed tests, it will wait five minutes to see if the problem is real. If it determines that this is the case, it will seamlessly switch to the second network. When the fault is over, it switches back to the primary network.
βThere were approximately 2 billion mobile IoT connections in 2023, growing to approximately 7 billion by 2033,β explains Richard Cunliffe, Director of Product and Innovation at rSIM.
βAs more industries become dependent on IoT, mobile network outages are becoming more common as more devices connect to them. This increased disruption is affecting all sectors, but the greatest impact is seen in critical sectors where lives and infrastructure are at risk. example in Telecare and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). By working with our best global partners to develop, build and deploy rSIM, our innovative dual SIM, dual core approach will provide a solution that both monitors and responds to disruptions at speed.β
Currently, rSIM is only available to mobile operators, device manufacturers/OEMs, and value-added resellers.