MC-102Mobile ConnectivityFoundation to Intermediate1 day

Understanding the SIM

Explains SIM, UICC, USIM, eSIM and iSIM technologies through the 3GPP architecture, interfaces, identity and authentication procedures.

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What you will learn

  • Distinguish between SIM, UICC, USIM, eSIM and iSIM form factors and their use cases
  • Describe the 3GPP architecture and key interfaces relevant to subscriber identity
  • Explain authentication procedures including AKA
  • Map a connected-device requirement to the appropriate identity and profile lifecycle

Who should attend

Engineers and architects working with SIM/eSIM, IoT connectivity or connected device platforms. Familiarity with mobile networks recommended.

What you will cover

Topics covered

  • SIM to UICC to USIM
  • eSIM and iSIM form factors
  • Standards landscape

Specification references

3GPP TS 31.102ETSI TS 102 221

Practical learning

Course practical activity

Map a connected-device requirement to UICC/USIM, eUICC or iSIM; identify the identities, authentication path, profile lifecycle and controls.

Specification references

Specification-aligned learning content

Specification-aligned learning content. References: 3GPP TS 31.102, ETSI TS 102 221, 3GPP TS 33.102. Content is aligned to current published specifications — always verify the latest version at 3gpp.org before implementation.