Digital provisioning lets businesses activate and manage mobile connectivity without distributing a physical SIM for each change. In guidance published on July 20, 2026, zendit examines how eSIMs fit workforce connectivity, connected devices and rewards that provide mobile data.

According to the article, eSIMs are becoming essential across smartphones, IoT, and enterprise, as they allow businesses to activate devices digitally, streamline operations, and support connected services across multiple markets. The article highlights the differences between eSIMs and physical SIMs, including the fact that eSIMs are digitally provisioned and can be easily activated on a device through a QR code.

The guide cites Trusted Connectivity Alliance data reporting about 605 million eSIM shipments globally in 2025, an 18% increase from 2024, alongside 43% growth in consumer-device usage. It also discusses GSMA's SGP.32 specification as a development supporting remote provisioning for IoT devices.

One of the benefits of eSIMs for businesses is their use as gifts for employees and customers. The article suggests that eSIM data plans can

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