Thales and Landis+Gyr Integrated eSIMs for Smart Meters
The integration enables remote utility grid management by eliminating the need for physical SIM swaps.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Telecommunications
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Thales and Landis+Gyr have integrated eSIM technology into smart meter platforms to allow utilities to manage connectivity for large-scale device fleets remotely. The announced integration allows operators to provision and update network profiles over the air.
Why it matters
This development addresses the operational challenge of managing physical connectivity for more than 180 million existing smart devices. By automating profile updates, utilities can avoid manual field interventions as the smart meter market expands.
The Thales eSIM technology complies with the GSMA SGP.32 specification and has received GSMA eSA certification. This standard governs remote provisioning for IoT devices, replacing traditional physical SIM cards.
The players
Thales
A global technology firm providing digital security and defense solutions, supporting over 450 mobile network operators.
Landis+Gyr
A provider of energy management solutions that currently maintains more than 180 million connected intelligent devices worldwide.
The details
The integration leverages eSIM technology—a digital SIM embedded directly into device hardware—to enable remote provisioning and management of network profiles over the air. By connecting to the Simetric platform, utility providers gain a centralized dashboard to monitor and orchestrate their infrastructure remotely. This mechanism replaces the need for technician-led physical SIM card replacements across large fleets of smart electricity meters.
Timeline
2024: North American smart electricity meter base measured at 152.4 million units.
2025: Thales reported €22.1 billion in sales.
September 30, 2026: Thales and Landis+Gyr announced the integration.
2030: Projected North American smart electricity meter base reaches 180.9 million.
The Tech Race
This integration follows the technical standards established by the GSMA SGP.32 specification for IoT connectivity. The move positions both companies to capture growth as utilities scale infrastructure to meet projected North American meter increases by 2030.
Utility providers can immediately begin utilizing remote profile management to streamline their device network operations. This integration is designed for enterprise-scale deployment rather than individual consumer interaction.
The takeaway
The move demonstrates a shift toward fully remote fleet management for essential energy infrastructure. Industry observers should track adoption rates among the 2,000 utilities currently served by Landis+Gyr to see how this impacts global grid reliability.
Further reading
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