A trusted service manager (TSM) is a
role
A role (also rôle or social role) is a set of connected behaviors, rights, obligations, beliefs, and norms as conceptualized by people in a social situation. It is an expected or free or continuously changing behavior and may have a given indivi ...
in a
near field communication
Near-field communication (NFC) is a set of communication protocols that enables communication between two electronic devices over a distance of 4 cm (1 in) or less. NFC offers a low-speed connection through a simple setup that can be ...
ecosystem. It acts as a neutral broker that sets up business agreements and technical connections with
mobile network operator
A mobile network operator (MNO), also known as a wireless service provider, wireless carrier, cellular company, or mobile network carrier, is a provider of wireless communications services that owns or controls all the elements necessary to sel ...
s, phone manufacturers or other entities controlling the
secure element on mobile phones. The trusted service manager enables service providers to distribute and manage their contactless applications remotely by allowing access to the secure element in NFC-enabled handsets.
The term is a standardized name used by the
GSM Association
The GSM Association (commonly referred to as 'the GSMA' or ''Global System for Mobile Communications'', originally ''Groupe Spécial Mobile'') is an industry organisation that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide. More ...
, the
European Payments Council, and the
NFC Forum.
Typical functions
* End to end security
* Activation and deactivation of services
* Remote access to applications
* Interconnect with Mobile Network Operators and Service providers
* Application lifecycle management
* Managing keys for a trusted execution environment
These functions can be performed by mobile network operators, service providers or third parties, and or part can be delegated by one party to another.
References
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