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Semtech has introduced SGP.32 support for its Smart Connectivity Premium offering, enabling IoT devices to combine global multi-network connectivity with local operator profiles. The solution brings automated eSIM provisioning and lifecycle management into the company’s AirVantage platform.
Deploying connected devices across multiple countries creates a persistent challenge for IoT manufacturers: how to maintain reliable connectivity without managing different SIM configurations for every market. Permanent roaming restrictions, operator dependencies and network shutdowns can complicate deployments, particularly when devices are expected to operate for many years with minimal physical intervention.
Semtech is addressing these constraints with a new SGP.32-based version of Smart Connectivity Premium, commercially available as of November 9, 2026. The offering combines the company’s existing multi-IMSI connectivity capabilities with remotely provisioned local mobile network operator (MNO) profiles, managed through a centralized orchestration platform.
Combining Global Connectivity with Local Operator Profiles
The central feature of Semtech’s approach is its single-SKU architecture. Rather than requiring different SIM configurations for individual countries or operators, manufacturers can use a common eSIM configuration that combines Semtech’s Smart Connectivity Advanced multi-IMSI profile with additional local carrier profiles.
This distinction matters for manufacturers distributing identical connected products across international markets. A device can be provisioned with a common connectivity foundation while its operator configuration is adapted to local network availability or roaming requirements.
For example, smart meters and surveillance systems installed in different countries can use local subscriptions where permanent roaming is restricted. Mobile assets operating across regions can benefit from access to multiple carriers, reducing dependence on a single connectivity provider.
Importantly, the solution extends capabilities Semtech previously offered under the older SGP.02 specification. The move to SGP.32 introduces greater flexibility in how profiles are provisioned and managed, including preloaded configurations and self-configuration options designed for IoT deployments.
AirVantage Handles Automated Profile Management
Supporting multiple operator profiles is only part of the challenge. For enterprises managing geographically distributed device fleets, the operational complexity lies in provisioning, activating and maintaining those profiles throughout the device lifecycle.
Semtech integrates these functions into its AirVantage eSIM orchestrator, which provides centralized bulk provisioning, subscription management and connectivity lifecycle operations. Customers can manage their deployments through the AirVantage interface or integrate the platform with their own systems using APIs.
According to Semtech, an embedded eSIM applet works with the device to automatically download, enable and switch connectivity profiles when required, removing the need for customers to initiate individual changes manually.
The underlying eSIM and eSIM IoT Manager (eIM) technology comes from Kigen, whose technology supports SGP.32 version 1.3 and holds GSMA eUICC Security Assurance certification.
From an integration perspective, this architecture shifts part of the connectivity management burden away from device-specific provisioning and toward centralized software orchestration. However, the practical benefits will still depend on the availability of suitable operator profiles in each target market.
A Separate Configuration for Battery-Constrained IoT
Semtech is also addressing devices for which energy consumption is a primary design constraint.
Its PowerSave eSIM offers a multi-network, dual-profile configuration designed to optimize network attachment times and support the transmission of critical data while limiting the impact on battery life.
This creates two deployment options within the offering: a preloaded PowerSave configuration for battery-constrained devices and the full Smart Connectivity Premium solution, which supports downloading additional MNO profiles alongside Semtech’s existing connectivity profile. Both configurations are managed through AirVantage.
The distinction is relevant because connectivity flexibility and power consumption are not independent considerations. For battery-operated IoT devices, network attachment behavior and profile management must be considered alongside coverage when selecting a connectivity architecture.
SGP.32 Moves Toward Commercial IoT Deployment
Semtech’s announcement reflects the growing commercial adoption of the GSMA SGP.32 specification, which was developed to simplify remote SIM provisioning for IoT devices.
According to Berg Insight analyst Fredrik Stalbrand, approximately 12% of cellular IoT devices were using eSIM technology at the end of 2025. The transition toward SGP.32 could help accelerate adoption by making remote provisioning and multi-profile management more accessible to enterprise deployments.
For OEMs and system integrators, the broader significance is the possibility of separating hardware production decisions from connectivity provider selection. A common device configuration can potentially serve multiple markets while operator subscriptions are adapted remotely over the product’s operational lifetime.
Semtech also identifies non-terrestrial networks (NTN) as a potential future connectivity option for mobile assets. However, the announcement does not establish specific NTN operator integrations within the newly launched service.
Smart Connectivity Premium with SGP.32 support is generally available now. Semtech plans to extend multi-profile capabilities to additional carriers and markets in the coming months, although it has not disclosed a detailed operator list or geographic rollout schedule.
Ultimately, the value of the offering will depend not simply on SGP.32 compatibility, but on how effectively Semtech combines local operator availability, automated profile management and its existing global connectivity services into a manageable deployment model for enterprise IoT fleets.
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