Since handheld phones were introduced to the world, they’ve gone through many, many improvements thanks to continuous efforts in the name of innovation. And with the advent of smartphones, the game has changed immensely, and manufacturers are putting out new features and varying forms of technology year after year. From folding touchscreens to Digital SIM, today’s phones are a true testament to how much technology has achieved in a few decades.
While smartphones have seen considerable improvements over the years, the same can’t necessarily be said about the Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) that give them purpose. Most change in the past decade is mainly related to size changes and 4G and 5G connectivity, and it seems that there isn’t much to change or fix.
However, one development regarding SIMs has come to light in recent years and is likely changing the way people use their phones: embedded SIMs—or eSIMs, in short.
Embedded Subscriber Identification Modules are a type of digital SIM built right into a phone’s motherboard, making it completely different from traditional options that come separately. Compared to a standard SIM, this chip is handled mainly through internal software that makes tasks like setting up applications and switching carriers far easier.
Indeed, the advent of a new form of SIM technology can pique anyone’s interest. But why should anyone consider switching over to cards made by companies like CELITECH?
Well, many reasons can definitely make the transition worth it. However, the most impactful of all of them is sustainability. To give you a better idea of how much you can benefit from this new form of SIM technology, read on.
To say that eSIMs are sustainable compared to standard SIM management technology would be an understatement. These newer communication solutions are posed to undo the wasteful processes associated with their predecessors. Thanks to opportunities for savings in plastics consumption, CO2, and logistics, a greener future is in store thanks to how eSIMs work.
When you compare the size of a traditional SIM card that goes into a smartphone with the packaging it comes in, the ratio of wasted plastic with used plastic is substantial.
Although traditional SIM cards have a successful history of keeping the world connected, the problem is that they’re supplied in a credit-card-sized plastic container that creates a significant amount of waste. On top of this, the additional carrier packaging is also responsible for another portion of waste that fills up landfills each year.
Fortunately, this problem is eliminated via eSIMs because there are no extra containers or pieces of useless plastic to worry about—these cards are already placed in your device. ESIMs don’t need to be physically replaced for an update, making them an even more sustainable solution to stick with.
From a shipping perspective, plastic SIM cards are terrible for the environment because they create the need for complex logistics chains around the globe. This leaves behind a significant carbon footprint that causes the card manufacturing industry to generate even more environmental damage.
With eSIMs (aka digital SIM), the threat of environmentally harmful logistic footprints ceases to exist simply because they’re already placed in the devices they seek to power. Through the simple integration process, two types of shipments needed to supply consumers with phones end up being reduced to just a single trip—saving the environment in the process.
Although eSIMs are already praised for their performance and convenience compared to regular options, the fact that they promote sustainability makes them harder to ignore. If you want to help save the Earth and communicate better at the same time, take this as a sign to upgrade your cards ASAP.
CELITECH is the leading provider of embedded SIMs, eSIM APIs, and eSIM cellular data for travel-related companies. If you're looking to offer programmable cellular data in the near future, get in touch with us today.
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