For Telco Days 2025, Technology Reseller News Publisher Doug Green spoke with Paweł Czernicki, Senior Software Engineer FS TL Java at Software Mind, about one of the most transformative initiatives in Europe’s digital landscape — the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet).

Czernicki explained that the EUDI Wallet is a secure mobile application that allows European citizens to prove their identity and share verified information online. “It’s like your physical wallet going digital,” said Czernicki. “Inside you can store your ID card, driver’s license, education diploma, or even proof that you’re over 18 — all in one secure, mobile app.”

From a citizen’s perspective, the wallet offers simplicity, privacy, and control. “You decide what to share, with whom, and for how long,” he added. “It’s all about ownership of your data and reducing friction in daily interactions — from verifying your age online to logging into government or private services.”

For telecom operators, Czernicki highlighted a major opportunity. “Telecoms are already trusted identity verifiers,” he explained. “With EUDI, they can act as both issuers and verifiers of digital credentials — confirming identities securely without ever storing sensitive data.” This approach, known as selective disclosure, allows organizations to confirm a single fact (like age or residency) without accessing broader personal details.

Software Mind has participated in a large-scale EUDI pilot project, which Czernicki described as “proof that the technology works — even across borders and languages.” He noted that adoption will depend on user trust, education, and ease of use, but the rollout is coming quickly. “By late 2025, citizens will be able to log into e-government portals and sign official documents. By 2026 or 2027, we expect widespread adoption across both public and private sectors.”

Czernicki summarized the EUDI Wallet simply:  “The EUDI Wallet is Europe’s key to secure, user-controlled digital identity — a tool that makes online trust as simple and universal as showing your ID in real life.”

Learn more about Software Mind’s telecom and digital identity innovations at https://softwaremind.com/.