Know your customer (KYC) for IoT SIMs and eSIMs is a key regulatory topic characterised by rapidly changing dynamics and a lot of uncertainty. In the context of telecommunication services, KYC regulations are rules that connectivity service providers or IoT service providers must follow to verify the identity of the customer when provisioning a SIM. KYC frameworks in the cellular industry were originally intended to cater for personal mobile services but often also apply to IoT SIMs. In some cases, new KYC regulations have also been developed specifically for IoT connections. This raises important questions around identity, ownership, accountability, and traceability for large-scale, globally deployed IoT solutions. Where required, service providers and enterprises must navigate how to implement KYC in a way that meets compliance obligations without undermining scalability, operational efficiency, or the economic viability of IoT deployments.
On 26 March 2026 Transforma Insights delivered a webinar describing the current status of KYC requirements for IoT SIMs and how these regulations can present challenges for service providers and enterprises alike. We will shared our views on practical approaches for SIM registration.
The webinar draws from extensive research that Transforma Insights has undertaken into the status of KYC regulations for IoT SIMs and eSIMs worldwide. This includes secondary research and contacting national regulators in over 80 countries that individually account for the highest number of cellular IoT connections, as identified in our ultra-granular IoT Total Addressable Market forecasts.
Topics discussed in the webinar included:
Additionally, we will highlight other emerging regulatory themes that might add friction to the deployment of multi-national IoT solutions, including restrictions on permanent roaming and more.
Our Regulatory Database and our KYC report The current status of Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations for IoT SIMs are available to subscribers only.
The webinar is available as a replay below.
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