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GCF certification prepares for the next generation of eSIM for Consumer and IoT

SIM cards in our mobile phones provide a reliable, secure way to identify a subscriber, and to authenticate it onto a mobile network. But physical SIMs may soon be on the way out, replaced by embedded SIMs, also referred as ‘eSIMs’ which promise a convenient, cost-efficient alternative. In our article we’ll explain the technology of eSIMs, their likely market impact, and how GCF is contributing to the eSIM ecosystem with a certification program for remote SIM provisioning for eSIM capable devices.

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GCF welcomes DSB as the 4th Mission Critical Communications Operator (MCCO) joining the organisation

GCF and TCCA are pleased to announce increasing support for the GCF Certification program for Broadband Mission Critical Services with The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB) is joining GCF as Mission Critical Communications Operator (MCCO).

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GCF certification as a key enabler for mission critical broadband services

Public Safety Agencies and Mission Critical Communication Operators (MCCOs) around the world are currently in various phases of migrating their existing Public Land Mobile Radio networks from voice-oriented narrowband technologies, such as TETRA and P25, to mobile broadband technologies, based on 3GPP’s 4G-LTE and 5G-NR standards. GCF in collaboration with The Critical Communications Association (TCCA), has developed and deployed a Mission Critical Services Certification regime that demonstrates both compliance to the standards, and interoperability of mission critical products & services.

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GCF issues Device Technology Trends Report 2025

GCF report highlights record-breaking number of manufacturers certifying smartphones in 2024 and growth in adoption of 5G and eSIM technologies.

GCF Device Technology Trends Report 2025

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Shaping the industry since 1999 with mobile technology at its core, GCF today has over 350 members from the major mobile network operators, device manufacturers, and the test industry. Working collaboratively with key industry partners, GCF offers industry-relevant certification programmes which benefit billions of users worldwide.

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