An IoT SIM card, also known as a Machine-to-Machine (M2M) SIM card, is a specialised SIM card designed for IoT devices. It provides cellular connectivity, allowing IoT devices to connect to the internet and transmit data over cellular networks.
Unlike regular SIM cards used in smartphones, IoT SIM cards are optimised for IoT applications. They offer features such as low power consumption, extended coverage, and support for machine-to-machine communication protocols. Additionally, IoT SIM cards often come with flexible data plans and enhanced security measures tailored for IoT deployments.
IoT SIM cards offer several benefits, including:
- Global Connectivity: A Soracom IoT SIM card provide global coverage, allowing your devices to connect and operate worldwide.
- Reliable Connectivity: We’ll provide your devices with a consistent and reliable connection, even in remote or challenging environments.
- Scalability: Our IoT SIM cards can scale to accommodate large-scale IoT deployments, enabling you to expand your IoT network effortlessly.
- Cost Efficiency: With flexible data plans and optimised pricing models, IoT SIM cards and eSIMs from Soracom will help you stay in control of your IoT connectivity costs.
- Security: IoT SIM cards incorporate robust IoT security features, including encryption and authentication mechanisms, to protect your IoT data and devices
A Soracom IoT SIM card is available in multiple form factors, such as mini-SIM (2FF), micro-SIM (3FF), nano-SIM (4FF), and eSIM (MFF2), so is designed to fit almost any M2M device with a SIM card slot. And even if your device doesn't have a SIM card slot, you can connect with our Onyx LTE-M USB dongle.
With Soracom, you can monitor data usage with ease. Our exclusive service, Soracom Harvest, offers real-time monitoring and visualisation of device performance, usage patterns, and operational metrics. You can benefit from alerting and notifications, historical data storage, secure transmission, and scalability, ensuring seamless IoT data management and optimisation.
You can purchase a Soracom IoT SIM with 25MB IoT data allowance per month for a one-off annual fee of €4.50. The price drops to just €0.32/month after the first year. Click here for more information and to purchase now.
Activating your IoT SIM Card in the Soracom User Console is quick and easy. Follow the steps in the video below for help getting started.
The eSIM represents a type of SIM card that enables users to remotely switch operator profiles using Over-the-Air (OTA) technology and incorporates remote SIM provisioning capability. Additionally, eSIM may refer to the MFF2 SIM type that is permanently integrated into a cellular device through soldering.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a rapidly growing technology that connects physical devices to the internet, allowing them to communicate and exchange data. Learn more in our complete guide, What is IoT – An Extensive Overview of Internet of Things (IoT) Applications, Architecture, and History.