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IoT SIMs & eSIM

One IoT SIM for Canada, the US and the world.

Multi-network IoT SIMs and eSIMs for devices in the field. Each SIM reaches 700+ operators in 150+ countries on 2G–5G, LTE-M and NB-IoT, fails over on its own, and is managed from one portal and API.

Multi-IMSI failovereSIM (SGP.32)Private APN

Network coverage

Online
Countries and territories
150+
Mobile operators
700+
Plus LTE-M and NB-IoT
2G–5G
APIs to automate your fleet
200+

Why IoT SIMs

Built for machines, not smartphones.

An IoT SIM is not a phone SIM in a different package. It roams across networks, recovers on its own and is run as a fleet.

  • Networks

    IoTKinect IoT SIMMulti-IMSI: one SIM reaches 700+ operators in 150+ countries and picks the best network for where the device is

    Consumer SIMLocked to one carrier

  • Failover

    IoTKinect IoT SIMA built-in fallback profile keeps the device online if the active network has a problem

    Consumer SIMOffline until the carrier recovers

  • Network types

    IoTKinect IoT SIM2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE-M and NB-IoT

    Consumer SIMConsumer 4G and 5G

  • Management

    IoTKinect IoT SIMOne portal and API: activate, suspend and watch usage per SIM or in bulk

    Consumer SIMOne line at a time in a carrier app

  • Security

    IoTKinect IoT SIMPrivate APN, private network transport, IPsec VPN and IMEI lock

    Consumer SIMPublic internet

  • Billing

    IoTKinect IoT SIMPer SIM and per MB used, on one contract and one invoice across every country

    Consumer SIMA monthly bundle per line, per country

  • Form factors

    IoTKinect IoT SIMPlug-in 2FF / 3FF / 4FF, MFF2 embedded, eUICC eSIM and iSIM

    Consumer SIMNano SIM and phone eSIM

North America

Made for fleets that cross the border.

One SIM, one contract and one portal for devices in Canada, the US and Mexico — and everywhere they travel next.

  • 01

    The major networks on both sides of the border

    Devices roam onto the national carriers in Canada and the US, so a tracker that leaves Alberta for Texas keeps reporting without a SIM swap or a second contract.

  • 02

    Local where long-term roaming is a problem

    Canadian and US operators can push back on devices that roam on their network permanently. Multi-IMSI lets a device take a local profile where one is available, so it is treated as local — same portal, same API.

  • 03

    Data that stays on the continent

    Choose the Americas data breakout so traffic from North American devices is handed to your servers close to where it was sent, instead of travelling overseas first.

LTE-M roaming in North America

LTE-M roaming networks in Canada, the United States and Mexico
Country Networks
CanadaBell, Rogers, TELUS
United StatesAT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
MexicoTelcel, Movistar

Plus 2G–5G multi-network coverage. Carrier availability changes over time, so we confirm coverage for your sites before you order.

How it works

A SIM that finds the best network on its own.

Multi-IMSI puts several network identities on one SIM and manages them over the air, so devices stay online without a site visit.

  1. 01

    Connects on first power-up

    A bootstrap profile gets the device online anywhere in the world, straight out of the factory.

  2. 02

    Takes the best profile for the country

    The SIM checks in with a central server, which pushes the best network identity for that country over the air.

  3. 03

    Keeps optimizing

    The SIM keeps checking in, and a better profile is pushed if one becomes available — no truck roll, no new SIM.

  4. 04

    Falls back on its own

    If the active profile has a problem, the SIM switches straight to its fallback profile and the device stays connected.

eSIM for IoT

Provision once. Change networks over the air.

Our eSIMs use eUICC technology and the GSMA SGP.32 standard for IoT, so profiles are downloaded and switched remotely — even on headless, low-power devices with no screen.

  • Bootstrap, operational and local profiles on one eSIM
  • Connectivity set up in the factory: devices ship ready to connect
  • Local profiles where permanent roaming is restricted
  • One product for every market instead of a SIM per country
eSIM — Profiles

eUICC · SGP.32

Over the air

  • Operational · global

    Multi-IMSI roaming profile

    Active
  • Local · in-country

    For long-term deployments

    Ready
  • Bootstrap

    First connection from the factory

    Fallback
Billing

Pay for the SIMs and data you use.

Billing is per SIM and per MB, on one contract and one invoice for every country your devices reach. Seasonal equipment can be suspended and switched back on when it is needed.

  • One contract and one invoice across every country
  • Suspend and reactivate SIMs from the portal or API
  • Usage visible per SIM in real time
  • Alerts, throttling or suspension when usage looks wrong
Connectivity — SIM fleet

SIM status

4 SIMs

  • Tank monitor · Alberta

    Active
  • Trailer tracker · Texas

    Active
  • Irrigation pump · Ontario

    Off-season

    Suspended
  • Gateway backhaul · BC

    Ships next week

    Pre-active

Suspended SIMs can be reactivated whenever the equipment is back in service.

SMS

SMS for when data is not enough.

Send commands to devices and receive messages from them through the API — useful for configuration and alerts when a data session is not available.

  • Send SMS to devices from your application
  • Receive SMS sent by devices on your own server
  • Delivery reports posted back to a URL you choose
SMS — device 4471

> CMD: GET_STATUS

Status: ONLINE | Battery: 87% | Signal: −65 dBm

> CMD: SET_INTERVAL 300

OK: Reporting interval set to 300 s

Delivery report received · data session unavailable

Security

Private from the SIM to your servers.

Fleet traffic stays off the public internet, and every SIM can be locked to its device and watched for anything unusual.

Private by default

Traffic is kept off the public internet from the cell tower to your servers.

  • Private transport

    Isolated core network

    Data travels from the visited mobile network to the data centre over a private network that is isolated from the public internet.

  • Private APN

    Dedicated APNs

    Dedicated APNs and custom routing keep your fleet’s traffic segregated from everyone else’s.

  • IPsec VPN

    Tunnel to your network

    An IPsec VPN carries device traffic straight into your data centre or cloud.

  • Static IP

    Private or your own

    Static private IPs, your own public IPs, or authentication against your RADIUS server.

Control at the SIM

Lock down, watch and stop any SIM from the portal or API.

  • IoT SAFE

    SIM as root of trust

    Credentials are held in the tamper-resistant SIM and used for end-to-end TLS from device to cloud.

  • IMEI lock

    SIM bound to device

    Stops a SIM working if it is pulled from the device it was installed in.

  • Anomaly alerts

    Traffic profiling

    Unusual spikes in traffic are detected in real time, with automatic alerts, throttling or suspension.

  • Filtering

    Firewall and URL filters

    Network firewall, protocol filtering and URL filtering limit where devices can send data.

Platform

Run the whole fleet from one place.

A self-service portal, an API for everything in it, and people who know cellular IoT when you need them.

Portal and API

One place to run every SIM.

Activate, suspend and troubleshoot SIMs in real time — in bulk for thousands of devices, or one at a time. Everything in the portal is also available through more than 200 APIs, so connectivity runs from your own systems.

  • Self-service portal
  • 200+ APIs
  • Bulk actions
  • Real-time usage

Data breakouts

Americas, Europe or Asia.

Pick the regional breakout closest to your application servers to keep latency down.

  • Americas
  • Europe
  • Asia

Cloud

Straight into your cloud.

Connect to AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, with policy automation and analytics export.

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Google Cloud

Device testing

Tested before rollout.

Devices can be validated on live networks before you ship: network attach, fallback between LTE-M, NB-IoT and legacy networks, and power-saving behaviour.

  • eDRX
  • PSM
  • APN checks

Support

Specialists in Canada, support around the clock.

IoTKinect specialists in Victoria, BC help you choose networks and form factors and set devices up, backed by follow-the-sun support on the network itself.

  • Follow-the-sun support
  • Victoria, BC

Form factors

The right SIM for the hardware.

From plug-in cards to SIMs soldered to the board or built into the module — every form factor runs on the same networks, portal and API.

Removable

Plug-in triple-cut

Standard, Micro and Nano sizes punched from one card. The quickest way to connect devices that already have a SIM slot.

2FF / 3FF / 4FF in one card

  • Trackers
  • Gateways
  • Retrofits

Soldered

MFF2 embedded

Soldered to the board, so there is no slot to fail and nothing to remove. Built for vibration, heat, cold and long lifecycles.

MFF2 · machine form factor

  • Vehicles
  • Meters
  • Outdoor equipment

Removable or soldered

eUICC eSIM

Holds several operator profiles and switches between them over the air. Available as a plug-in card as well as MFF2, so existing devices can move to eSIM too.

Plug-in or MFF2

  • Global products
  • Long-life assets

Integrated

iSIM

The SIM lives inside the cellular module itself, set up at manufacture — for OEMs building connectivity into their own hardware.

Inside the module chipset

  • OEMs
  • Module makers

Choosing a network

IoT SIM or LoRaWAN? It depends on the job.

There is no default network. We pick per use case, and most deployments run both on one platform.

  • Assets that move

    IoT SIMHands over between cells and across borders as vehicles, trailers and equipment travel

    LoRaWANBest for sensors that stay put

  • Data and control

    IoT SIMMore data, two-way commands and real-time control

    LoRaWANSmall, regular readings

  • Battery life

    IoT SIMLTE-M and NB-IoT power-saving modes stretch battery life

    LoRaWANYears on one battery

  • Where it works

    IoT SIMAnywhere with carrier coverage, in 150+ countries

    LoRaWANBasements, culverts and rural sites, with a few gateways covering a wide area

  • Per device

    IoT SIMA SIM and data plan per device

    LoRaWANNo SIM per sensor; gateways can backhaul over our IoT SIMs

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Coverage in Canada and the US, multi-IMSI, eSIM, security, billing and choosing the right SIM.

An IoT SIM is built for machines. A phone SIM is tied to one carrier and a monthly bundle. An IoT SIM roams across many networks, falls back to another network if the active one has a problem, supports LTE-M and NB-IoT alongside 2G–5G, and is managed in bulk from a portal and API. It also comes in industrial form factors such as MFF2, which is soldered to the board.

Talk to us

Connect your fleet on one SIM.

Tell us what you are connecting and where it goes. An IoT specialist will recommend networks, a form factor and a plan, and quote the fleet.

Hours
Mon–Fri, 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM PST