Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-10-20 17:10Core Insights - Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the launch of the iPhone Air in China on October 22, which is the first smartphone in the country to use eSIM technology, eliminating the physical SIM card slot [1] - The launch follows the approval of eSIM services by major Chinese telecom operators, marking the official entry of eSIM technology into the mobile phone market in China [1][2] - The global eSIM market is projected to grow significantly, with an estimated 1 billion eSIM smartphone connections by the end of 2025 and 6.9 billion by 2030, representing 76% of total smartphone connections [2] Industry Developments - The eSIM ecosystem involves a complex supply chain including chip design, platform management, operator services, device integration, and end-user applications, with expectations for collaborative development and maturation of the industry [3] - Several companies in the A-share market have been actively developing eSIM capabilities, including Unisoc, which has launched multiple eSIM products compliant with GSMA standards [4] - Eastcompeace has successfully developed an embedded operating system and eSIM IoT management platform that received GSMA security certification [5] - Megmeet has established mature eSIM solutions with large-scale production on 4G/5G chip platforms [6] - Chutianlong's eSIM products have been approved by China Unicom, and Wanma Technology has been a long-term provider of eSIM solutions across various standards [7] Market Performance - eSIM concept stocks have seen an average increase of 42.42% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index, with six stocks rising over 50% [8] - Some eSIM concept stocks have experienced significant pullbacks from their year-to-date highs, with declines exceeding 30% for several companies [9] - A total of 14 eSIM concept stocks have received "positive" ratings from brokerage firms, with eight stocks rated by more than ten institutions, including ZTE, Guanghetong, China Telecom, China Mobile, and Megmeet [9]