Electronic access client distribution apparatus and methods

摘要: Apparatus and methods for distributing access control clients. In one exemplary embodiment, a network infrastructure is disclosed that enables delivery of electronic subscriber identity modules (eSIMs) to secure elements (e.g., Universal Integrated Circuit Cards (eUICCs), etc.) The architecture includes or more of: (i) eSIM appliances, (ii) storages, (iii) managers, (iv) eUICC (v) (vi) service provider consoles, (vii) account (viii) Mobile Network Operator (MNO) systems, (ix) eUICCs are local devices, (x) depots. Moreover, each depot may include: (xi) inventory (xii) system directory services, (xiii) communications and/or (xiv) pending storages. Functions the can be flexibly partitioned adapted such individual parties host portions infrastructure. Exemplary embodiments present invention provide redundancy, thus ensuring maximal uptime overall (or portion thereof).