GSMA’s eSIM LITE2 November 2019

The term GSMA’s eSIM LITE2 November 2019 refers to a specific Live Interoperability Test Event hosted by the GSMA (Groupe Speciale Mobile Association), not a new specification or report version itself.

The LITE2 (Live Interoperability Test Event 2) event took place in November 2019 and focused on stress-testing the growing consumer eSIM ecosystem.

Key Focus of the LITE2 Event (November 2019)

The core goal of the GSMA's LITE events is to ensure that all the components in the eSIM ecosystem work seamlessly together, regardless of the vendor.

1. Interoperability Testing:

   • The main focus was testing the interoperability of eSIM Profiles against eUICCs (the embedded hardware chip) across various devices.

   • Participants included Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), MVNOs, device Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), eUICC Manufacturers (EUMs), and testing companies.

2. End-to-End Profile Management:

   • Testing focused on the entire process of Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP), specifically:

     • Profile Download and Installation: Ensuring a profile from a Subscription Manager—Data Preparation (SM-DP+) could be successfully downloaded onto a device's eSIM.

     • Profile Verification: Checking if the profile was installed correctly, whether the file system was built correctly, and if security keys were associated properly.

3. Building Ecosystem Confidence:

   • The event served as a crucial step for the eSIM ecosystem, which was still maturing at the time, helping to identify and resolve technical issues between different vendors' products and build confidence in the global, standardized solution.

Context in 2019

In November 2019, the consumer eSIM market was rapidly expanding following the release of the iPhone 11 and Google Pixel 4 series, both of which supported the technology. The LITE2 event was essential to ensure that this influx of new devices would activate successfully across all carrier networks worldwide.

Note: While the general GSMA eSIM specifications (like SGP.21 and SGP.22 for consumers) are regularly updated, the term LITE2 refers to a specific, practical testing summit held to validate compliance with those specifications.