What is an Industrial M2M SIM?

The Industrial M2M SIM is an M2M SIM that is more resistant than standard SIMs and is therefore suitable for extreme applications. 

Same format, different quality: Industrial SIMs.

In general, the different SIM cards are divided into mini, micro and nano formats. There is also the eSIM or embedded SIM, which is a chip that is soldered directly into a modem. These SIM formats are also available as "Industrial SIM". This is a more robust version of a normal SIM card.

An industrial SIM basically works in the same way as a normal M2M SIM card. However, it is designed for use under extreme environmental conditions.

A normal M2M SIM card is only recommended for use in a temperature range of -25°C to +85°C, for example. An industrial M2M SIM, on the other hand, can be used at temperatures from -40°C to +105°C.

Available SIM Formats
Operating Temperature
Read/write Cycles
Data Retention
Standard M2M SIM

-25°C to +85°C

Read/write Cycles

500.000

10 years

Industrial M2M SIM

-40°C to +105°C

1.000.000

10 years at -40°C to +105°C
15 years at -25°C to +85°C

2FF, 3FF, 4FF

2FF, 3FF, MFF2