Market‑Leading Entitlement Server
Powering the Next Era of Entitlement Orchestration for Telecom Networks
HCLTech’s Device Entitlement Gateway (DEG) is a future-ready, market-leading entitlement server designed to help telecom operators rapidly launch new services, enable innovative use cases and unlock new revenue opportunities. DEG provides a secure, scalable bridge between devices, applications and core network/OSS/BSS systems—supporting the transformation initiatives operators need today and into the future and enabling key telecom services, including wearable activation, eSIM transfer, Phone Number Verification (PNV), RCS activation and more.
Backed by HCLTech’s deep telecom domain expertise, proven transformation experience and extensive ecosystem partnerships, DEG empowers operators to modernize confidently and scale for the future. Designed for future-ready telecom environments, DEG helps service providers stay agile, accelerate innovation and adapt quickly to rapidly evolving market demands.
What Sets Us Apart
Resources
This South America’s first eSIM transfer capability gives users greater flexibility in switching devices and accelerates next-gen mobile services.
GSMA webinar on how entitlement servers enable seamless activation of eSIM, 5G, RCS, and other advanced mobile services using GSMA TS.43 standards.
GSMA TS.43 is the industry specification enabling interoperable, secure service entitlement and activation for next‑generation mobile services and devices.
GSMA explores how TS.43 and entitlement servers enable secure, seamless access to satellite and non‑terrestrial networks for next‑generation connectivity in this blog
Frequently Asked Questions about Device Entitlement Gateway
Yes. DEG enables seamless Apple Watch activation without QR codes or support calls. Our strong OEM relationship with Apple means we've built deep, reliable integration that operators can deploy with confidence. Subscribers get a smooth wearable pairing experience, and operators avoid the support overhead that traditionally comes with wearable onboarding.
Absolutely. DEG manages the full eSIM transfer entitlement process—from physical SIM to eSIM or between devices—without requiring manual intervention or client support calls. The migration is handled seamlessly in the background, reducing friction for subscribers and significantly lowering support costs for operators.
Both. DEG offers flexible deployment options—operators can use standard off-the-shelf backend interfaces for faster time-to-value, or we can tailor DEG to fit a carrier's specific network environment. Whichever approach fits your operations, we bring the expertise to deploy it effectively and efficiently.
DEG has more than a decade of deployment history with mobile operators worldwide. That track record matters—it means the platform has been tested, refined and proven across real-world operator environments at scale. Operators choosing DEG benefit from that accumulated experience, not a first-generation solution.
Yes. DEG aligns entitlement configurations with individual user-specific 5G plans, ensuring each subscriber's network access accurately reflects their plan. This per-user precision helps operators deliver consistent 5G experiences, reduce plan mismatches and maintain alignment between network capabilities and what clients have actually subscribed to.
DEG is fully GSMA TS.43 compliant—and we didn't just adopt the standard, we actively contributed to developing it. That involvement means DEG is engineered to meet TS.43's requirements at a foundational level, giving operators confidence in its interoperability, security and long-term alignment with global industry benchmarks.
DEG supports integrations with major OEMs, including Apple, Google and Samsung. Our backend interfaces are installed once and made available across all supported OEM integrations and use cases. Strong, established OEM relationships mean we can deploy new platforms and use cases smoothly, without lengthy integration cycles.
Yes. DEG includes purpose-built entitlement controls for satellite network access, enabling operators to manage both device and subscriber restrictions with precision. As satellite and non-terrestrial network connectivity continues to grow, DEG is well-positioned to help operators confidently manage these emerging entitlement requirements.
Yes. DEG enables seamless RCS activation across both iOS and Android devices. As RCS becomes the next-generation standard that replaces traditional SMS/MMS, reliable entitlement support across platforms is critical. Our integrations with Apple and Google ensure that RCS activation works smoothly regardless of the device ecosystem.
DEG acts as a secure bridge between devices, applications and core network OSS/BSS systems. Our backend interfaces are configured once and reused across multiple use cases, minimizing integration complexity. This architecture allows operators to connect DEG to existing OSS/BSS environments without having to rebuild integrations each time a new service is launched.