1 SIM Card Products Guide: IoT Modules & eSIM Solutions

In 2026, the market for "1 SIM card" products is shifting from high-volume physical hardware toward specialized IoT applications and software-defined connectivity (eSIM). While the consumer market is moving toward integrated dual-SIM/eSIM devices, the demand for single cellular modules is surging in the industrial and smart city sectors.

1. Key Market Trends & Insights (2026)

* The Rise of 5G RedCap: 2026 is the breakout year for 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability). These modules fill the gap between low-speed NB-IoT and high-cost full 5G, with prices projected to drop to $15–$25 by late 2026 Hologram.

* Nano SIM Dominance: The Nano SIM remains the most popular physical form factor, holding a 42.3% market share due to its widespread use in budget smartphones across Asia Dataintelo.

* eSIM Tipping Point: eSIM technology is growing at an 11.8% CAGR, increasingly becoming the default for premium devices and enterprise IoT fleets to avoid physical SIM swapping Dataintelo Hologram.

* The "Death of the Second Phone": Consumer demand for "1 SIM" only phones is declining as dual-SIM (Physical + eSIM) becomes standard, allowing users to merge work and personal lines onto one device Informa.