IoT SIM Cards
From standard to industrial to eSIM - we provide your business with the appropriate M2M SIM card.
IoT and M2M SIM Cards
Choose IoT SIM cards by A1 Digital and make your business future-proof. We offer robust, secure and flexible connectivity solutions, specifically designed for industry requirements.
All advantages unified on one platform.
SIM cards for every IoT use case
Wide network coverage
From 2G to 5G, LTE-M and NB-IoT - we cover all technologies with our IoT SIM in more than 180 countries. Choose the best option for your IoT devices and benefit from superior network quality.
One platform, all features
With our Managed Connectivity Platform you can easily keep on top of your SIM cards. Activate your SIM and keep everything secure with 2FA on the platform.
24/7 support
24/7 support in German and English and a transparent SLA to help you in case of SIM configuration issues, guarantee, network, VPN and with questions regarding our platform.
Individual tariffs
Individual tariffs fitting to your use case. Choose between voice, text bundles or pay-as-you-go.
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Connected intelligence in every step
The IoT modules of A1 Digital work together seamlessly. From our hardware and M2M SIM cards to our management system: we guarantee efficient and secure IoT connectivity worldwide.
IoT Hardware: Resilient and versatile
IoT hardware by A1 Digital, including M2M SIM cards, has been specifically designed for industrial use. Characteristics include an extended lifespan, high security standards, resilience towards temperature and more.
Global IoT coverage: Connected around the world
A1 Digital offers an extensive global network coverage. SIM cards provide a reliable connection between all your devices, all around the world.
IoT and M2M SIM cards - What does it mean?
IoT allows automated communication between devices and systems. M2M SIM cards act as an interface, connecting IoT devices with mobile networks and enabling them to transmit and receive data.
IoT SIMs are designed for industrial machines and devices, requiring greater resistance to extreme temperatures and environmental conditions. They enable efficient, secure data communication between devices and switch between different local networks and providers to offer stable mobile network coverage. Due to usage-based and flexible tariffs, M2M IoT SIMs keep mobile network costs low. They’re also designed for a longer service life, lower energy consumption and to have a higher memory capacity.
Fields of application for IoT and M2M SIM cards
Various industries benefit from automated data exchange between devices and systems:
- Industry 4.0: Machines communicate autonomously through sensors and optimize production processes in the manufacturing industry.
- Healthcare: IoT devices such as wearable health devices provide real-time data for monitoring patients, improving diagnoses and patient-centered care.
- Agriculture: By using IoT in agriculture, known as smart farming, farmers increase crop yields and use resources more efficiently.
- Energy management: IoT applications support energy companies in monitoring and controlling energy consumption.
- Transport and logistics: M2M communication helps to monitor vehicle fleets and shipments, optimize supply chains and reduce operating costs.
Criterias on selecting SIM cards for IoT
What companies should look out for:
- Place of operation: M2M cards must offer stable and extensive network coverage at the location of use.
- Costs: In addition to acquisition costs, the running costs of an M2M SIM card for data usage are also relevant. Attractive tariff models such as pay-per-use or individual bundles can be cost-saving.
- Resilience: Depending on the industry, M2M SIM cards must be able to withstand extreme conditions and temperatures.
- Form factors: M2M IoT cards must physically fit into the devices, therefore are available in various formats and as SIM chips for direct installation.
- Service life: A long service life without frequent replacement reduces maintenance costs and downtime.
- Security functions: Security mechanisms such as SIM lock or alarm functions in the event of misuse protect IoT SIMs against unauthorized access. VPNs and Private Access Points (APNs) offer secure data transmission.
Focus on security: IoT SIMs and data security
Unauthorized access and data manipulation are risks that endanger the integrity of IoT systems.
- Private access points (APNs): They provide secure data transmissions between devices and servers.
- VPN connections: Virtual Private Networks protect data transmissions from third-party access.
- Encryption technologies: All data is transmitted in encrypted form to protect it from unauthorized access.
- Alarm functions: Automated alerts inform about unusual activities or data consumption and allow quick reactions.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions on IoT SIM cards
1. What is an IoT and M2M SIM card?
IoT and M2M SIM cards are specially designed for communication between devices in IoT networks. They enable automated data exchange between machines and systems without human intervention.
2. What is the difference between an IoT SIM card and a consumer SIM card?
Compared to consumer SIMs, M2M SIM cards are optimized for industrial use. They offer greater resistance to extreme temperatures, a longer service life and often special security functions for IoT applications.
3. What are the differences between M2M SIM cards?
M2M IoT SIM cards vary in terms of their form factors and specific characteristics for different application fields and requirements.