Hyundai Motor Group has partnered with connectivity solutions provider Idemia Secure Transactions (IST) to roll out an eSIM-based connectivity management solution across its global vehicle portfolio.
IST is providing its eSIM and ‘Connectivity Manager’ platform to manage connectivity for Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis vehicles across multiple regions.
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The technology allows automakers to switch mobile network operators remotely, removing the need for region-specific SIM variants and helping simplify supply chains while maintaining connectivity across markets.
The group, which produces several million vehicles annually, plans to equip millions of connected cars each year with IST’s eSIM technology.
Vehicles are delivered with global “out-of-the-box” connectivity, enabling updates to be configured according to destination countries.
According to the press statement, the deployment began in the Middle East in 2025 and forms part of the automaker’s broader push to expand connected-car capabilities worldwide.
IST’s ‘Connectivity Manager’ is hosted on Microsoft Azure Cloud and uses global system for mobile communications association (GSMA)-certified technologies to support telematics, infotainment and over-the-air software updates.
The companies said the deployment supports the automotive industry’s shift towards software-defined vehicles by enabling secure and reliable in-vehicle connectivity.
The partnership forms part of Hyundai Motor Group’s strategy to scale connected-car capabilities globally while improving operational and supply chain efficiency.
In its statement, Hyundai said: “With Idemia Secure Transactions’ advanced eSIM technology, drivers will enjoy seamless connectivity for telematics and infotainment systems, ensuring smoother navigation, enhanced safety features, and effortless access to in-car services tailored to their needs.”
Earlier this month, Hyundai Motor Group also formed a collaboration with Microchip Technology to examine the potential use of 10BASE-T1S Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) in future automotive connectivity.
Microchip said the alliance will focus on evaluating advanced in-vehicle network solutions designed to support more efficient and scalable vehicle architectures as mobility technologies evolve.
