Globe Telecom has partnered with Thales and Bridge Alliance to test a new GSMA IoT standard, in a move to future-proof its enterprise services and stay ahead of rivals.
In a statement, Globe said it is the first operator in the Philippines to trial the GSMA’s new eSIM standard, SGP.32, which is designed for enterprise-level IoT deployments - such as connected vehicles, utility meters, and industrial equipment. The technology enables remote provisioning and management of SIM profiles for IoT devices across borders and multiple networks.
Thales is providing the eSIM technology for the proof of concept (PoC), including tools for remotely managing and switching SIM profiles.
Industry group Bridge Alliance is coordinating regional testing with member operators in other markets, including Singtel (Singapore), Optus (Australia), and AIS (Thailand).
The PoC is scheduled to begin in Q3 2025, following final development work, and will continue until SGP.32-compatible devices become commercially available. Globe claimed the project will give it and other Bridge Alliance members a competitive edge.
Once the platform is live, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will be able to test their own IoT devices on the system.
“With the PoC, we are laying the groundwork for IoT deployments that meet the evolving needs of Philippine enterprises. Our goal is to simplify how businesses connect their devices and help them unlock greater efficiency, flexibility, and reach,” said Globe President and CEO Carl Cruz.
