Vodafone, Qualcomm and Thales demo iSIM standard

As physical space inside electronics becomes more scarce manufacturers are looking for new ways to implement core functions in more efficient ways. A new iSIM (integrated SIM) standard is on its way as Vodafone, Qualcomm and French-based multinational company Thales have conducted tests with a proof of concept Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 tested on Vodafone’s network.

The new iSIM standard builds upon eSIM by directly integrating the SIM technology in the device’s main chipset. For reference, eSIM required a separate chip to process data. The key feature for iSIM is that it eliminates separate…