LUXEMBOURG-Gemplus announced its has deployed more than 500 million subscriber identity module (SIM) cards since the standardization of GSM in 1992.
“Reaching this major milestone is evidence that the SIM has become a fundamental component of mobile telephony,” said Philippe Vallee, president of the Telecom Business Unit of Gemplus. “There are very few companies who can say that they have delivered 500 million products. By consolidating our relationships with our clients and moving into the applications space, we are ready and looking forward to delivering the next 500 million.”
According to Gemplus, a total 1.36 billion SIM cards have been delivered globally-with Gemplus providing more than one-third.
