IoT SIM Cards From Cellhire.
What are IoT SIM cards?
IoT SIM cards are designed for reliable connectivity in challenging environments for IoT applications. They have rugged features like moisture and dust resistance, secure authentication, low-power options, and remote management for optimal
What's the difference between an IoT and a consumer SIM card?
You might think you can simply take a regular mobile SIM card and plug it into your IoT device. There are however significant differences between a regular mobile SIM card and an IoT solution:
| Feature | Consumer SIM Card | IoT SIM card |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | Fixed volume of data for mobile usage | Pay-as-you-use billing for IoT devices |
| Contract Length | Typically 1 to 2-year contracts | More flexible contract options available |
| Remote Access | Dynamic public internet – no remote access | Secure remote access via static IP options |
| VPN Options | Usually not included | VPN options available including IPSec VPN. |
| Secure Data Transport | Standard security features | Enhanced security features for IoT |
| Management and Control | Limited control via carrier's mobile app or website | Web-based platform for centralised management |
| API Interface | Limited or no API access | APIs for integration with IoT platforms |
| Standard Form Factors | Standard SIM card sizes (Mini, Micro, Nano) | Standard SIM card sizes (Mini, Micro, Nano) and eSIM MFF2 |
| Industrial Grade | Consumer-grade SIM cards | Designed for industrial environments |
| Low Power Technology | No | Yes |
Our IoT SIM card solutions are built to be network resilient and for the purpose that they are intended.
Why choose Cellhire's IoT SIM Card Solution?
Custom data plans
Cellhire offers IoT SIM cards with tailored data plans to match the specific data consumption patterns of your IoT devices, ensuring cost-effective and seamless connectivity for all your applications.
Enhanced security
Security is a paramount concern in IoT. Cellhire's IoT SIM cards can be configured to provide the right encryption and authentication protocols depending on your application to give you the peace of mind that your device and data is safe and secure.
Scalability
Cellhire's IoT SIM card offering is exceptionally scalable due to its flexible data plans and user-friendly management tools. Whether you need to connect a handful or thousands of IoT devices, you can easily customise and adjust your data plans to match your evolving needs.
Real-time monitoring
When you choose Cellhire for your IoT SIM cards, you also get access to our leading SIM Management Portal, giving you complete visibility and control over your IoT SIM Card estate.
Over-the-air (OTA) updates
Cellhire's IoT SIM cards are equipped to support Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, enabling you to remotely update firmware, apply security patches, or configure your IoT devices without the need for physical access or manual intervention.
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