Introduction:

The IoT connectivity landscape is shifting. PSTN migration is well underway, UK mobile networks have published 2G switch-off timelines (2029–2030), SGP.32 eSIM standards are moving into commercial reality, and 5G RedCap is emerging—but not yet a default choice for most critical deployments.

If you manage connected estates across telecare, healthcare, fire and security, retail, automotive, lone worker or utilities, understanding what's changing (and when) is essential for sound planning.

This white paper cuts through the noise with practical guidance on what matters, realistic timelines, and clear next steps.

What You'll Learn:

• UK Network Transitions – PSTN migration context (stop-sell is largely complete) and protections through January 2027, plus UK 2G switch-off timing (EE from May 2029; VodafoneThree indicating 2030)
• The SGP.32 Shift – What zero-touch eSIM management enables for IoT fleets, and how it supports localisation (local profiles) to meet permanent roaming policies and regulatory requirements
• Resilience Architectures – When multi-network 4G is enough, and when dual-core rSIM is justified for hardware-level failover in life-safety and business critical applications
• Voice-Critical Readiness (VoLTE) – Why telecare, lone worker and eCall estates should validate VoLTE readiness and audit legacy SMS/voice workflows now
• 5G Evolutions in Context – Why multi-network 4G stays the right choice today, and why RedCap is typically a 2027–28+ roadmap possibility for multi-country fleets
• Edge AI in Practice – Where predictive and policy-driven automation is starting to improve connectivity operations at scale

Who Should Download:

Technology leaders, operations managers, programme managers and procurement specialists responsible for critical IoT connectivity decisions across telecare, healthcare, fire and security, retail POS, automotive telematics, lone worker and utilities.