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Telecom operators are urging the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to define critical M2M services, which would require them to be provided using licensed spectrum and in compliance with security conditions. Top-level security is necessary for services like autonomous cars, remote surgeries, and financial transactions.
The growing focus of automakers on connected vehicles is expected to drive demand for embedded SIMs (e-SIMs) by as much as 3 million units in the next 12-18 months. This increase in demand for e-SIMs is anticipated to boost enterprise business for telecom operators. Experts also predict that the adoption of e-SIMs in automobiles will quadruple the demand for semiconductor chips by 2025.
“We believe that the number of OEM (original equipment maker) fitment connected vehicles could increase by around 2-3 million over the next 12-18 months,” a spokesperson for Bharti Airtel said, adding that demand for e-sims is led by manufacturers’ focus on launching internet-enabled vehicles with connectivity and smart features at the core of the product offering.
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