Revenue Leakage in IoT Deployments: 6 Common Causes and How to Fix Them
by Jim Greco on Aug 5, 2026, 11:27:57 AM
IoT revenue leakage has become a widespread challenge for connected product businesses, quietly eroding margin even as deployments scale to21.1 billion connected devices globally and subscriber volumes grow. While a technically successful product launch may seem like a clear win, the …
Cost Per GB vs. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): The Nuances of Purchasing IoT Connectivity
by Jim Greco on Apr 23, 2026, 10:30:27 AM
When OEMs and product teams evaluate IoT connectivity providers, the conversation often centers around comparing two variables: coverage and price per gigabyte (PPG). Data is tangible and easily comparable, providing a straightforward metric for a buyer to find the cheapest plan. Espe …
Usage-Based Billing: Is It Right for Your IoT Solution?
by Jim Greco on Sep 5, 2025, 10:31:53 AM
Whether you're managing thousands of IoT devices, providing cloud-based APIs, or delivering telecom services, usage-based billing empowers businesses to align revenue directly with customer value. Many traditional telecom pricing models are unequipped for the volatility, complexity, a …
OSS/BSS in Telecom: A Comprehensive Guide for IoT Applications
by Jim Greco on Jun 26, 2025, 9:59:15 AM
OSS (Operational Support Systems) and BSS (Business Support Systems) in telecom emerged as a response to the shift from simple voice services to large-scale, multi-service networks that were too large and complex to manage manually. Designed to enhance network efficiency, streamline p …
What Is Telecom Billing and How to Choose Billing Software for IoT Devices
by Jim Greco on May 15, 2025, 10:31:16 AM
A seamless telecom billing cycle is essential to earning customer loyalty and maintaining a profitable business. Billing for telecom services is not just about collecting monthly payments and reconciling accounts, it's an opportunity to demonstrate your brand’s exceptional service and …
Are Telecom Expense Management Systems a Fit for IoT Business Models? A Deep Dive
by Jim Greco on Apr 25, 2025, 10:58:43 AM
Telecom expense management reduces a company’s expenses by integrating billing automation and data analytics into a single portal. In the telecom, cellular connectivity, and IoT management industries, access to data-driven metrics and transparent cost assessments are essential for sus …
Top 14 Challenges with IoT Billing and How to Solve Them
by Jim Greco on Apr 21, 2025, 8:15:00 AM
IoT enables OEMs to transform devices into solutions, delivering ongoing value and generating new streams of recurring revenue. But when it comes to monetizing these offerings, billing is rarely simple. Unlike traditional products or even many SaaS models, IoT billing brings its own s …
NB-IoT vs. LTE-M: Which Cellular IoT Technology Is Right for You?
by Jim Greco on Aug 6, 2024, 12:28:37 PM
While 4G and 5G cellular technologies offer fast data speeds and low latency, they aren’t always the optimal choice for every IoT application. Some solutions need to prioritize low device power consumption and long-range connectivity over ultra-high bandwidth and low latency. For thes …
What is Automated Billing? 8 Benefits for Cellular IoT Devices
by Jim Greco on Mar 7, 2024, 10:30:04 AM
IoT billing would be so straightforward if all of your customers’ IoT devices were activated simultaneously and data usage was uniform across all devices. But in reality, device activations are staggered, and data usage is inconsistent due to different applications, locations, and cus …
Cellular vs. Wi-Fi for IoT: Which is Better?
by Jim Greco on Jan 2, 2024, 1:00:23 PM
Every IoT device requires Internet connectivity. Take, for example, our customer Bushnell, which manufactures trail cameras for use in remote, wooded areas. Without internet access, there's no way for users to know if a camera's battery is running low. This lack of information could l …
What Is Consumption-Based Pricing & Is It Right for Your IoT Solution?
by Jim Greco on Dec 1, 2023, 3:19:48 PM
Consumption-based pricing centers on usage, making it a feasible billing strategy for IoT devices. However, implementing this strategy requires a sophisticated billing platform capable of handling the complexities unique to IoT. At its core, consumption billing relies on a platform to …
What is Network Redundancy and Why Is It Critical for IoT?
by Jim Greco on Nov 6, 2023, 9:12:13 AM
Internet connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Without it, productivity comes to a halt, and businesses face substantial financial risk. IoT products rely on connectivity, and OEMs face customer frustration with a loss of internet and may even put customer assets or secu …