IoT SIM Cards — an Introductory Guide
by Ralph Heredia on May 3, 2021 12:33:05 PM
The IoT SIM card (also known as an M2M SIM) is a variation of the traditional SIM which connects mobile phones to cellular networks and stores user information. The primary difference is that an IoT SIM card is intended to support IoT devices, with their unique data consumption rates/ …
IoT Data Plan Top-Ups: An Examination
by Ralph Heredia on Apr 30, 2021 12:15:14 PM
An annual growth rate of 27%. That’s what market insights group IoT Analytics estimates cellular and LPWAN-connected (low-power wide area network) IoT devices will do over the coming 4-5 years. When these types of devices make up this much of an industry’s future growth, businesses of …
eSIMs: What They Are, What They’re Not, and When They’re Right for You
by Ralph Heredia on Mar 2, 2021 8:30:00 AM
The physical little chip consumers and companies have inserted into phones and other devices for years may soon be a thing of the past thanks to the rise of eSIMs. The eSIM is already changing the way we connect our devices to wireless carrier networks and eSIM interest is growing rap …
5G and IoT: What It Means for Connectivity
by Ralph Heredia on Feb 26, 2021 9:51:48 AM
5G IoT has the potential to transform industries. 5G’s ability to support high data transfer rates for data gathering with ultra-low latency will power critical services in city and building management, healthcare, supply chains, and more. This post offers an introduction to 5G and Io …
IoT Concepts: Return Merchandise Authorizations, Cellular Subscriptions & SIM Swaps
by Ralph Heredia on Feb 8, 2021 1:41:00 PM
Navigating Product Returns with IoT Devices When selling IoT devices, manufacturers may have to issue a replacement or repair while a device is under warranty. It can be common for devices to break down due to normal wear and tear, especially when IoT devices can be found in so many d …
IoT Billing: How to Choose an IoT Business Model
by Ralph Heredia on Jan 12, 2021 6:45:00 AM
IoT is changing the way people engage with the world by changing how devices relate to each other. And its market growth is exploding, with end-user spending expected to be around 258 million at the end of 2020 and projected to grow to nearly 1.6 trillion by 2025. As a result, this te …
Uniquely IoT: Why IoT SIMs should be treated differently from traditional SIMs
by Ralph Heredia on Dec 3, 2020 9:00:00 AM
Some OEMs make the mistake of treating IoT SIMs and traditional mobile SIMs the same way, attempting to operationalize them in similar ways, without considering the financial models of IoT SIMs or the downstream effects of these business decisions. In this article, we will explore why …
How OEMs Can Successfully Monetize their IoT Platforms
by Ralph Heredia on Oct 26, 2020 12:04:01 PM
As manufacturers build IoT platforms that offer compelling experiences to their customers through a combination of hardware, software and digital services, many are struggling to effectively monetize these offerings in a way that will lead to lasting improvements in their business. In …
Operationalizing IoT SIM Management: Tips for Device Makers
by Ralph Heredia on Aug 4, 2020 9:01:11 AM
An Overview of IoT SIM States and What They Mean for OEMs The state of your IoT SIM card determines the services a device can access. At a high level, there are two different modes an IoT SIM card can be in; active and inactive. These two modes are further split into different "states …
Aligning IoT Monetization Models with Customer Value
by Ralph Heredia on Sep 24, 2018 9:09:29 AM
The most compelling new "smart" products are those that align monetization and business models with the value being brought to customers.
An OEM's Guide to IoT, Part 1: Providing Value
by Ralph Heredia on Sep 21, 2018 1:41:44 PM
The Value Proposition of Connectivity
Zipit Awarded Strategic IoT Product Award at AT&T Partner Exchange 2017
by Ralph Heredia on Nov 22, 2017 10:49:57 AM
Last month, the Zipit team attended AT&T's Partner Exchange Summit 2017, a gathering of IT channel partners focused on networking opportunities and a chance to highlight the interesting ways partners are leveraging AT&T's solutions in IoT and beyond.