SIMswappausten
SIMswappausten is a term used in telecommunications to describe a standardized set of practices for exchanging SIM-related profiles or cards between devices and networks. The goal is to allow a user-initiated transfer of service—such as moving a mobile plan from one SIM card to another or provisioning a new device—while maintaining service continuity and minimizing downtime.
Origin and etymology: The name combines "SIM" (subscriber identity module) with "swappa" (swap) and the suffix
Procedure: Initiation by the user or retailer, verification of identity and authorization, selection of target device
Security and privacy: Effective SIMswappausten implementations rely on multi-factor authentication, device attestation, and carrier-side fraud checks
Regional adoption and variants: In regions with advanced eSIM ecosystems, SIMswappausten tends to emphasize electronic provisioning
See also: SIM swap, eSIM, mobile number portability, SIM locking, device portability.