The latest Omdia data for smartphone active installed base for 3Q22 shows the stark decline of smartphones with single SIM card slots and the under-the-radar rise of eSIMs over the past few years.
The rise of dual-SIM smartphones and eSIMs spell the death of the second phone
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Aaron West
Senior Analyst, Consumer Electronics and Display Applications
Aaron provides expertise and analysis of the smartphone market, joining Omdia in 2022.
Aaron has a range of research and publishing experience. He graduated from a degree in theoretical physics before moving into consumer product testing, with a focus on sustainability and the environment.
In this role, he was responsible for research project management, including comparative testing of technology products and consumer surveys. He also reported on the energy efficiency and longevity of home appliances, as well as the product lifecycle and obsolescence of smartphones.
He has published articles in Which?, one of the UK’s largest subscription magazines, produced by the country’s largest consumer association.
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