Collaboration brings flexible, secure eSIM capabilities to Robustel’s edge and 5G routers, reducing integration barriers and meeting global market demand.
Robustel and Kigen, the global leader in eSIM and iSIM security, announce the adoption of Kigen’s eSIM operating system (OS), eIM and LPA developer tools to bring new levels of flexibility and interoperability to Robustel’s industrial IoT edge and 5G router portfolio.
Responding to market demand for resilient connectivity
As industrial IoT scales globally, organizations increasingly require the ability to manage multiple network profiles seamlessly. Public tenders and multinational deployments now frequently mandate eSIM readiness. By embedding Kigen’s proven eSIM technology, Robustel addresses these demands with routers that simplify network profile management and deliver resilient connectivity across geographies.
Kigen’s eSIM OS provides a secure foundation for profile delivery, while Kigen eIM serves as the source of truth for seamless profile operations—enable, disable, or switch for resilient connectivity needed in critical operations of autonomous and intelligent edge systems. Robustel also leverages Kigen’s enablement tools for device enablement, specifically the Kigen C-SDK, to accelerate development and reduce time-to-market. Together, these innovations transform Robustel’s industrial router line into a platform for scalable, long-term partner for future-ready network management.
"The suite of Kigen eSIM products and enablement suite for eSIM, especially the Kigen C-SDK allowed us to overcome device and eSIM integration challenges in record time. For the ease and reliability of the system, we are excited to build on this hallmark into our product line, ensuring we deliver solutions that directly solve customer connectivity problems." - James Mack, Marketing Director - Robustel.
Extending Smart Roaming with eSIM
Robustel’s existing Smart Roaming technology gives customers fine-tuned control over multi-network SIMs. With Kigen’s eSIM integration, the same capability now extends to managing and orchestrating eSIM profiles—enabling zero-touch provisioning and cost-effective deployment at scale.
These eSIM-enabled edge router solutions enable industrial IoT deployments in utilities, transportation, smart cities, and industrial automation, where connectivity uptime is vital. As more countries introduce regulations that restrict permanent roaming, as already seen in Brazil and Turkey, smarter roaming with multiple profiles allows customers to stay compliant while maintaining resilient operations. At the same time, enterprises benefit from streamlined procurement by automatically accessing local tariffs for mobile connectivity, reducing the need for site visits or SIM swaps, and ensuring smoother global deployments. With the added assurance of alternative network options in the event of supplier issues or airtime loss, businesses can count on greater reliability for their IoT initiatives worldwide.
"Robustel selected Kigen not only for our leading-edge eSIM features, but also for the robustness of our enablement suite. Robustel are driving connected product innovation with eSIMs and setting the path forward for those who want to take advantage of the new interoperability and freedom to access resilient networks. Together, we are proud to extend this vision to deliver future-ready connectivity for a global customer base." - Chris Burke, CTO - Kigen
Enable existing hardware with Kigen Plastic eSIMs
Any robustel product can become eSIM enabled instantly with a Kigen plastic eSIM and an upgrade to the latest version of the RobustOS firmware.
This unlocks the powerful ability to be able to load and switch multiple profiles SIM on existing devices, making single SIM products like the R1510 or R1511 now multi-carrier without the need for a roaming SIM or adding a further level of redundancy to existing dual-SIM products.
Embedded eSIM Products from Robustel
Robustel are currently in a phased roll-out of embedded eSIM routers based on customer demand and application, with a view to have a full portfolio of eSIM enabled devices by Q1 2026.
At present these devices from Robustel are available with an embedded Kigen eSIM:
