SIM Card Types and Sizes Explained
by Ralph Heredia on May 21, 2026 11:09:53 AM
Choosing the wrong SIM for an IoT deployment can cost OEMs time, money, and long-term flexibility. A SIM that fits the device physically can still create problems if it limits carrier access, complicates activation, increases field service maintenance and truckrolls, or makes it harde …
Native Connectivity: The Trend Happening in Markets Around the World
by Dan Heredia on Apr 9, 2026 1:01:13 PM
For years, international IoT deployments operated on the simple assumption that permanent roaming strategies could offer global connectivity to devices. An IoT company could design once, deploy everywhere, and leverage international roaming agreements to maintain connectivity for high …
Can You Future-Proof Your IoT Strategy? A Roadmap for Long-Term Success
by Ralph Heredia on Oct 10, 2025 12:21:02 PM
Internet-connected objects increasingly dominate both professional and personal spaces. From consumer IoT devices for smart homes to industrial IoT technology for manufacturing operations, the future is shaped by IoT. IoT manufacturers are responsible for designing devices that remain …
What is Multi-Network Connectivity? A Comprehensive Guide
by Ralph Heredia on Jul 11, 2025 10:55:33 AM
With multi-network connectivity, IoT devices connect seamlessly and operate across multiple cellular networks. Multi-network SIM strategies ensure IoT devices maintain reliable, uninterrupted coverage as they move between geographical locations or encounter network disruptions. By red …
What is GSMA SGP.32 for eSIMs?
by Ralph Heredia on Jun 12, 2025 10:22:13 AM
GSMA SGP.32 is a transformative standard designed to streamline eSIM remote provisioning for IoT. It introduces simplified device architecture, autonomous profile management, and cloud-native scalability, laying the foundation for global, zero-touch IoT deployments.
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/ …
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 …