Look, seriously, you didn't answer the question. An eSIM consists of software. To say that eSIM is UICC is like saying that KDE is a Lenovo ThinkPad. eSIMs are

Look, seriously, you didn't answer the question. An eSIM consists of software. To say that eSIM is UICC is like saying that KDE is a Lenovo ThinkPad. eSIMs are not HSMs and the GP shouldn't be muddying the waters. SIM cards aren't HSMs. They run apps! Smart Cards aren't HSMs. They have cryptographic functions, but they aren't HSMs! An HSM is a very specific, physical hardware-based cryptographic device. You'll know it when you see it, and they're designed, labeled, and sold as HSMs with a price to match. No mobile provider is going to let you download no HSM for no $40. Crazy talk.