Semtech has made SGP.32 support commercially available for Smart Connectivity Premium, adding remotely managed local mobile operator profiles to its global IoT connectivity service. The offering combines Semtech’s multi-IMSI connectivity with eSIM profile provisioning and lifecycle management through its AirVantage platform.
Announced as generally available on November 9, 2026, the service is designed for manufacturers deploying the same connected products across multiple countries. A shared eSIM configuration can pair Semtech’s Smart Connectivity Advanced multi-IMSI profile with additional local operator profiles, allowing a device’s connectivity setup to be adjusted for market conditions without creating a separate SIM configuration for every country.
One configuration for multiple markets
Cross-border IoT deployments can face permanent-roaming restrictions, reliance on individual operators and changes such as network shutdowns. These issues are particularly relevant for devices intended to remain in service for years, when physically replacing or reconfiguring SIMs can be difficult. Local operator profiles can provide an alternative to relying exclusively on roaming in markets where local subscriptions are needed.
Semtech cites smart meters and surveillance systems as examples of equipment that may be deployed in different countries, as well as mobile assets that can benefit from access to multiple carriers. The single-SKU approach is intended to let manufacturers use a common eSIM configuration while adapting operator service to local availability and roaming requirements.
The launch extends Semtech’s earlier capabilities based on the GSMA SGP.02 specification. SGP.32 supports provisioning and management options intended for IoT, including preloaded configurations and self-configuration. The specification is designed to support remote SIM provisioning for connected devices, reducing the need to handle each device’s connectivity setup individually.
AirVantage coordinates profile operations
Adding profiles is only one part of managing a widely distributed device fleet. Profiles must also be provisioned, activated and maintained over time. Semtech says its AirVantage eSIM orchestrator centralizes bulk provisioning, subscription management and connectivity lifecycle operations. Customers can use the AirVantage interface or connect the platform to their own systems through APIs.
According to Semtech, an embedded eSIM applet works with the device to download, enable and switch connectivity profiles automatically when required. This is intended to reduce the need for customers to initiate profile changes one device at a time. The underlying eSIM and eSIM IoT Manager technology is from Kigen. Semtech says the technology supports SGP.32 version 1.3 and has GSMA eUICC Security Assurance certification.
Centralized orchestration shifts some of the work from device-by-device provisioning toward software-managed fleet operations. However, profile management does not itself ensure that a suitable local operator option exists in every deployment market. The practical value will depend on which operator profiles are available and on the requirements of each country and use case.
Power-focused option for battery-operated devices
Semtech is offering a separate configuration for devices with strict power constraints. Its PowerSave eSIM uses a multi-network, dual-profile setup intended to optimize network attachment times and support transmission of critical data while limiting battery impact.
Customers therefore have two configurations within the offering: a preloaded PowerSave option for battery-constrained devices, and Smart Connectivity Premium, which supports downloading additional mobile network operator profiles alongside Semtech’s existing connectivity profile. Both are managed through AirVantage. The distinction highlights a design trade-off for battery-powered equipment: access to multiple connectivity options must be considered alongside network attachment behavior and energy use.
Commercial rollout and market availability
The launch comes as SGP.32 moves into commercial IoT deployments. Berg Insight analyst Fredrik Stalbrand estimates that eSIM technology was used by approximately 12% of cellular IoT devices at the end of 2025. The source of that estimate is Berg Insight; it is not a figure reported as a Semtech deployment result.
For equipment makers and system integrators, remote profile management could make it possible to separate a common hardware configuration from the choice of operator subscription. The same device design may be used across markets, with connectivity profiles adjusted remotely during the product’s operational life. The extent to which this reduces deployment work will depend on operator coverage, local profile availability and integration with fleet-management systems.
Semtech says it plans to extend multi-profile capabilities to more carriers and markets in the coming months, but has not provided a detailed operator list or geographic rollout schedule. The company also identifies non-terrestrial networks as a possible future connectivity option for mobile assets; the announcement does not specify an NTN operator integration in the service. For now, the offering’s reach will be shaped by the profiles and markets Semtech makes available alongside its AirVantage management capabilities.
