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Explore how eSIM innovation drives the next wave of utility devices

UBBA (Utility Broadband Alliance) brings together utilities and ecosystem partners to promote the development of private broadband networks enabling secure, reliable and future-ready connectivity for critical infrastructure. During a recent webinar, Itron and Kigen presented “Future-Proofing Utility Connectivity with SGP.32: How eSIM Innovation is Powering the Next Generation of Field Devices.”

Bringing a customer perspective – Itron

At Itron, we serve utilities that demand high availability and long product lifecycles. By adopting eSIM technology aligned with the GSMA SGP.32 standard, we’re working on streamlining device manufacturing through in-factory carrier provisioning, reducing the need for multiple regional SKUs and simplifying supply chain operations.

More importantly, eSIM enables resilient, multi-carrier connectivity, allowing our devices to dynamically switch between networks based on coverage or performance -without requiring a truck roll or hardware swap. This flexibility not only lowers the total cost of ownership but also ensures reliable and secure connectivity throughout a device’s 10– to 20–year lifespan, even as carrier landscapes evolve.


Here’s a summary of the webinar:

As utilities update their grid and field infrastructure, the need for secure, scalable, and future-proof connectivity has never been greater. Discover the benefits of SGP.32, the GSMA’s new standard designed specifically for IoT, which has game-changing potential for utility applications.


This on-demand session demystifies SGP.32 and explains how it streamlines the use of eSIM technology across smart meters, DER controllers, and grid automation devices. Learn how utilities can deploy and manage connectivity more efficiently, whether on private, hybrid, or roaming cellular networks, as explored in our cellular IoT connectivity guide, while enhancing resilience, reducing operational complexity, and improving long-term flexibility.

Speakers include Jan Forslow from Itron and Jerry Jun from Kigen.

Play video “Future-Proofing Utility Connectivity with SGP.32_ How eSIM Innovation is Powering the Next Generation of Field Devices”

What you’ll learn:


• How SGP.32 supports lightweight, interoperable eSIM architectures for constrained utility devices
• Real-world examples of simplified device onboarding, network fallback, and supply chain optimization
• Best practices for integrating secure eSIM hardware, managing carrier relationships, and ensuring long-term connectivity support
• How to leverage multi-carrier Connectivity Management Platforms (CMPs) for visibility and control

If you’re involved in utility IoT strategy, field device deployment, or network planning, this webinar offers practical guidance and expert insights to help you navigate the next generation of intelligent connectivity.


Get in touch to stay ahead of the curve in utility IoT innovation.