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eSIM technology could replace SMS-based authentication by embedding identity verification directly nto telecom networks

eSIM technology could replace SMS-based authentication by embedding identity verification directly nto telecom networks

2026-03-13  Ian Fleming

Claiming that once downloaded, the eSIM functions as a secure, tamper-resistant environment, much like Apple’s Secure Enclave, but with the advantage of being universally supported across devices and backwards-compatible with existing mobile infrastructure. eSIM-based identity is fundamentally more resilient. It holds encrypted credentials in a secure element inaccessible to third parties. And when deployed via cloud-based Telecom-as-a-Service platforms, it becomes programmable across borders and adaptable to policy requirements. Unlike legacy SIMs or one-off carrier solutions, cloud-native telecom models don’t just inherit carrier trust—they create an independent cryptographically assured layer that operates globally. Source: https://www.fintechweekly.com/magazine/articles/esim-authentication-financial-services


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