Five things to consider when choosing an IoT connectivity provider

Run-of-the-mill mobile connectivity simply won’t cut it when you’ve got thousands of devices to connect across just as many locations. Whether your solution needs unrivalled reliability, world-wide roaming without the usual restrictions, or granular insights and control, here’s what to be on the lookout for when choosing an IoT connectivity provider.

A capable IoT connectivity partner will handle all the tricky parts for you—while putting you in control of the things that really matter.

They’ll offer stronger commercials than MNOs, protect you from bill-shock, use their supplier agreements to take care of any contract roadblocks, and get it all done well within your timeline.

And with a management portal you’ll be able to monitor and make changes to your solutions in real-time. No more headaches having to log into a different portal for every SIM. No more telephone tennis trying to sort out technical issues. No more panic over unexpected data usage or missing SIMs. Just complete visibility and control.

Security blackspots leave your solution—and its data—up for grabs to anyone looking for a quick buck, putting your whole operation at risk, and your reputation on the line.

A good IoT connectivity provider will help ensure your solution is airtight, taking measures on several fronts to shore up your defences and minimise the risk of disruption.

SIM and IMEI locking, Private APNs, and SIM authentication will all boost your security’s strength at network and cellular levels. Add in a content filter at network level and you’ll further lock your security against threats.

Blocking access to sites, keywords, and known harmful content, will keep your devices and data safe from malware, all while protecting connectivity from misuse and abuse.

At less than half the size of a Nano SIM, eSIMs save space and demand less power. They also cut production costs by eliminating steps in the supply chain. No need to add SIM slots or worry about acquiring SIMs when they’re already in-built.

And with multi-IMSI capability you’ll be able to swap and add operator profiles on the fly—all without the hassle of setting up a new contract, switching portals, or setting up new APIs.

Wondering whether you need eSIMS? Read now and find out.

It not only provides lightning fast speeds that can easily outperform fixed line services; it’s low latency, can connect up to 1 million devices per square kilometre, and is ultra reliable. It’s perfect for masses of sensors, remote surgeries, self-driving cars, virtual reality… the list goes on.

Perhaps most important of all, eliminating the cost and operational difficulties of installing fixed lines will democratise super-fast connectivity for businesses and homes everywhere.

And the demand is high. Ericsson reported 5G fixed wireless access offerings have increased by 25% since the end of 2021.

Learn more about 5G and IoT.