The SIM provides secure, identifiable and authenticated access to mobile networks Since its inception in the early 1990’s to the present day, the SIM card provides secure, identifiable and authenticated access to mobile networks. It is also the primary piece of operator supplied equipment used by consumers when connecting to the mobile network. The SIM will need to continue to provide secure access to mobile operator networks — regardless of how any evolution occurs. Recent evolution of the SIM card has focussed around Embedded and Remote Provisioning solutions