Translated from Spanish. To view original article: https://www.telesemana.com/blog/2025/10/28/el-futuro-de-la-conectividad-movil-depende-del-aprovisionamiento-inteligente-y-la-interoperabilidad/
Mobile connectivity is entering a new era in which speed and coverage are no longer enough to differentiate operators. Today, true competitive value lies in the ability to offer frictionless, secure, and scalable experiences. In this context, smart provisioning and interoperability are emerging as the pillars on which the next generation of mobile services will be built. Those who manage to anticipate this change will lead the evolution of the 5G ecosystem and future generations of connectivity.
During a recent webinar in which Motive participated alongside GSMA Intelligence, Claro, and Telefónica, the growing importance of provisioning systems and entitlement servers as essential components of this mobile transformation was discussed. Discussions highlighted use cases, emerging standards, and strategic challenges for operators and vendors.
Beyond the technical conclusions, the session left several key messages about how telecommunications are redefining the way users connect, activate, and manage their services. Below, I'd like to share some of the most relevant points.
"Digital transformation in telecommunications is no longer just about speed or coverage, but about the ability to manage devices, services, and users seamlessly and securely," said Tim Hatt, Director of Research and Consulting at GSMA Intelligence, who opened the session by emphasizing that "provisioning is not a luxury, but a necessity."
Hatt emphasized that, in a context where the adoption of RCS, satellite connectivity, and remote activation of eSIM devices are growing exponentially, operators need robust systems that manage these functions in a scalable and efficient manner. He also highlighted that global adoption of the RCS protocol now exceeds 2 billion users and continues to grow, which, in his opinion, not only redefines the messaging experience but also requires provisioning systems that ensure seamless integration.
The session also delved into how remote activation (eSIM) is positioning itself as a fundamental technology. According to the report, eSIM penetration will cover more than half of mobile devices by the end of this decade.
In that sense, the Motive presentation and product, Motive Entitlement Server, demonstrated the variety of use cases, from primary device activation, through device transfer, to direct satellite connectivity support for consumers and businesses.
In this context, there are three essential points worth emphasizing:
A key topic of the discussion was the need for common standards that enable scaling solutions and ensure interoperability. In this regard, Alexander Harmand, Director of Network Platforms at Telefónica Spain, highlighted that the company is promoting use cases where provisioning becomes an invisible experience for the user, minimizing friction in service activation.
Harmand also noted that the main challenges for moving forward on this front relate to ensuring security and privacy, managing multiple ecosystems and devices, and harmonizing regulations across different markets. He explained that the key is to offer users full control over their devices and services, while ensuring that solutions can scale globally.
Another central focus of the discussion was the convergence of provisioning with new capabilities, such as network slicing and edge computing , which open up opportunities in sectors such as Industry 4.0, healthcare, automotive, and smart cities.
The speakers agreed that interoperability and compatibility with standard APIs will be crucial for operators to monetize these services. Provisioning, they asserted, is not just a technical function, but a strategic enabler of the mobile business of the future.
Ultimately, this seminar made it clear that, in an increasingly diverse mobile environment, operators must invest in intelligent, open, and scalable provisioning systems. Provisioning is thus consolidated as the driving force of the 5G ecosystem and future generations of connectivity. These systems not only optimize the user experience but are key to unlocking new revenue streams and accelerating the adoption of advanced services.
Paraphrasing Hatt, I agree that we are witnessing a paradigm shift in which provisioning systems and entitlement servers are no longer internal infrastructures but strategic drivers of growth. That's why we believe it's essential for telcos to embrace open, interoperable, and automation-oriented architectures that allow them not only to meet current demand but also to lead the transformation of the digital ecosystem of the future.
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