eSIM technology is revolutionizing the way customers will interact with mobile networks by removing the physical SIM card size and by digitally activating all sorts of communication across any kind of smartphone, tablet, wearable, or IoT device.
The objective of the project was to design and develop an eSIM platform that would be scalable, secure, as well as performantly while integrating it with multiple MNOs to provide the best effortless, seamless, and real-time experience while managing their mobile subscriptions. Ariel Software Solutions is best suited to this for designing and developing from scratch as they allow proper compatibility with different devices and network standards.
Modular microservices using .NET Core 4.7.
Seamless profile activation and switching across networks.
Supports 2G to 5G and IoT devices.
AES-256 encryption, MFA, and GDPR compliance.
Angular-based responsive interface for ease of use.
Azure auto-scaling and CI/CD pipelines for cost-effective performance.
Standardized communication with MNOs via API Gateway.
Handles millions of activations with 99.99% uptime.
The eSIM platform needed to support various network standards (2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, and even upcoming 5G) and devices, ranging from smartphones to IoT gadgets. The key challenges included:
Given the sensitive nature of user data and telecom transactions, ensuring the highest levels of security was paramount. The platform needed to:
Each MNO had unique APIs, protocols, and configurations, making integration complex. The platform needed to:
The platform was expected to handle millions of users concurrently, especially during peak periods such as device launches or mass activation events. The challenges included:
With millions of transactions expected between the platform and MNOs, the API and
infrastructure costs could easily escalate. The system needed to be optimized to:
Ariel Software Solutions delivered a robust, scalable, and secure eSIM platform, built to handle the complexities of multi-network integration, device compatibility, and real-time performance. Key solutions provided include:
The backend was built using .NET Core 4.7 and was structured as a microservices architecture, which allowed for modular, independent services that could be scaled based on demand. The architecture ensured that:
The eSIM platform was designed for real-time performance, allowing users to activate their profiles and switch between networks seamlessly:
The app was built ground-up with a security-first approach, ensuring that all communications with user data and transactions of any type were done so securely and protectively:
The frontend was built using Angular 14, providing a smooth and responsive interface that allowed users to manage their eSIM profiles with ease:
The hosting was on the Azure Cloud, which made it scale in real time dependent on demand without impacting performance:
The seamless activation and management of eSIM profiles resulted in higher user engagement and increased adoption, particularly among travelers and business users:
The platform handled millions of simultaneous users without performance degradation, ensuring high availability during peak usage periods:
The optimized API calls and efficient cloud infrastructure led to significant cost savings for both mobile network operators and users:
The implementation of industry-leading encryption and authentication protocols ensured that there were no security breaches or data privacy violations:
Ariel Software Solutions was able to give a top-notch, safe, and scalable eSIM platform that changes the user experience for mobile network operators and their customers. In addressing fundamental technical issues of multi-network integration, security, and real-time performance, we offered a future-ready platform that will be able to cater to a level of high demand for digital connectivity.
The eSIM platform is a testimony to our capabilities in delivering solutions that are sharp-edge, catering to the demanding needs of the industry-be it in operational efficiency or providing it with a superior user experience.
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