Valid, a leading global provider of secure and interoperable connectivity solutions, is proud to announce a major milestone in China. On December 18, China Unicom, one of China’s largest telecommunications operators, officially recognized Valid with the eSIM Partner Outstanding Contribution Award, highlighting our technical leadership and ongoing commitment to advancing the eSIM ecosystem. This recognition reinforces Valid’s position as a key innovator driving digital transformation across IoT, consumer electronics, wearables, and automotive connectivity.

As the only card vendor acknowledged in this year’s eSIM partner commendation list, Valid continues to demonstrate unmatched expertise in eSIM technology. Our contributions to China’s eSIM landscape are both strategic and practical, enabling seamless, secure and scalable solutions for operators, device manufacturers, and end users.

Key achievements include:

• Supporting Leading Smartphone Brands: Valid has been instrumental in enabling domestic eSIM pilot launches, ensuring smooth adoption and user experience for all the major smartphone brands across Mainland China.
• Universal eSIM Solutions: We provide a single eSIM solution compatible with all the three major domestic operators in China and over 400 operators worldwide, simplifying deployments and global interoperability.
• Nationwide IoT & Automotive Rollout: Valid powers China Unicom’s nationwide eSIM rollout across multiple sectors, including IoT devices, consumer electronics, wearables, and automotive solutions. Notably, we support early 5G eSIM deployments in connected vehicles, accelerating innovation in China’s smart mobility sector.
• Customized & Flexible Solutions: Our eSIM offerings are designed to be adaptable, improving deployment efficiency while reducing operational and maintenance costs for operators.

Valid’s recognition by China Unicom is a testament to our long-term vision of building an open, collaborative, and efficient connectivity ecosystem. By delivering innovative eSIM solutions, we aim to accelerate adoption, enhance user experience, and enable new opportunities across China’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

As the eSIM ecosystem continues to expand, Valid remains committed to fostering strong partnerships with operators, silicon vendors and device manufacturers. Our focus is on delivering reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity solutions that drive digital transformation and empower the IoT economy in China and beyond.

We extend our gratitude to the dedicated teams whose expertise and commitment made this achievement possible. At Valid, we continue to innovate, lead, and deliver solutions that connect people, devices, and businesses securely and efficiently.