Question 1

Is there a difference between an IoT and an M2M SIM card?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no real difference between an M2M SIM card and an IoT SIM card. Both SIM cards have the same task: they enable different end devices and machines to access the mobile network so that they can transmit data as part of M2M (machine-to-machine) communication or IoT applications.

Question 2

Which mobile radio standards does the M2M SIM card support?

Accepted Answer

In terms of technology, our M2M SIM cards support 2G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE), 3G (UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+), 4G (LTE/LTE Advanced), 5G, LTE-M and NB-IoT technologies. However, depending on the roaming contracts, not every transmission technology is available in every country. As soon as new mobile networks are included in our coverage, you can use the new networks and technologies such as NB-IoT and 5G with the M2M SIM cards that are already in use or installed without having to replace them. With our M2M SIM, you are also ideally equipped for future technologies.

Question 3

Which cellular network does the M2M SIM card connect to?

Accepted Answer

Our M2M SIM cards - unlike consumer SIM cards from network operators - are not tied to a specific mobile network. Instead, they give your IoT devices access to all available mobile networks at the respective location via national roaming. Worldwide, devices that meet the minimum technical requirements can log on to over 485 mobile networks with our M2M SIM. In Germany, our M2M SIM cards support all mobile networks of the three network operators Telekom, Vodafone and o2 with just one rate.

Question 4

Why can the M2M SIM card use different mobile networks?

Accepted Answer

Basically, the situation is similar to that of a SIM card in a smartphone when abroad: due to roaming agreements between domestic and other network operators, SIM cards abroad may use the network of another network operator.

We have concluded these agreements with a large number of network operators for our M2M SIM cards and tariffs in order to be able to offer our customers data at favorable tariffs wherever in the world possible. This means that our M2M SIMs have access to more than 485 mobile networks in over 189 countries worldwide, where we can also offer low-cost M2M plans for high data volumes.

Question 5

Which routers are most suitable for the use of M2M and IoT SIM cards?

Accepted Answer

In general, our IoT SIM cards work in any router. However, commercially available routers are usually not designed for professional use and may cause malfunctions or downtime, resulting in unnecessary costs.

For fast, stable and, above all, secure operation, we recommend M2M routers optimized for commercial and industrial use. With our PreConfig package, for example, we offer you pre-configured M2M routers with which you can easily bring your devices online - plug & play.

If you need further assistance in selecting the right hardware, our M2M experts will be happy to help you.

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