IoT solutions in retail: M2M SIM cards for payment terminals and more

  • For payment terminals, vending machines, digital signage and much more.
  • M2M SIM cards as main connection or LTE fallback
  • Nationally and internationally the best mobile network at the location
The SIM Card for Payment Terminals and Vending Machines

Some of our retail customers

As LTE backup, for vending machines, digital price tags, the connection from the inventory management system or or - our M2M and IoT SIM cards are already successfully used by many well-known retailers and retail chains in their solutions and IoT applications.

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Application areas for
M2M SIM cards in the retail sector

Filling level measurement

Filling level measurement
Receive timely notification when items are running low and a vending machine needs to be refilled.

Payment Terminals

Payment Terminals
Secure and reliable data transmission, from the countertop card reader to the mobile POS terminal - with the M2M SIM as the main connection or backup.

Digital Signage

Digital Signage
Connection for remote management of networked electronic displays such as digital posters, traffic signs, price signs, door signs and much more.

Branch opening

Branch opening
Commissioning of new stores independent of Internet providers and connection dates, regardless of location & always at full speed. Connection of ERP and POS systems in new branches before the actual main line is available -or directly as main connection.

LTE fallback

LTE fallback
As a seamless backup connection to protect against possible connection failures, for example in branches and offices.

Outdoor advertising

Outdoor advertising
Cable and location-independent internet connection for remote access to LED screens or advertising walls.

Pop-up stores

Pop-up stores
For permanent store-in-store applications as well as for mobile sales points at trade fairs, concerts or sporting events.

Remote Monitoring & Remote Maintenance

Remote Monitoring & Remote Maintenance
Monitor terminals everywhere in real time via static private IP addresses for early data analysis and evaluation.

M2M SIM cards in retail

Whether for payment terminals, the temporary sales stand at the strawberry field or vending machines set up worldwide: Our M2M SIM provides access to the strongest local network for all retail applications at any time and anywhere, both at home and abroad. In border regions, the networks of neighboring countries are also taken into account to guarantee even better coverage.

All data from your POS systems, alarm systems or merchandise management systems is available in real time - regardless of whether the M2M SIM is the main connection or the backup. Suitable for every use case, we offer different data tariffs in our M2M tariffs, from the common data pool for all active M2M SIM cards to the KB-precise pay-as-you-go tariff.

M2M SIM cards in retail

M2M SIM cards in use:
What our customer ROSSMANN says

"The multi-network SIMs allow our routers to connect to the strongest network at each location. This is perfect for us. We have one contract partner, but we can use all networks. That simplifies a lot of things for us."

Julian Witschi
Buyer at Dirk Rossmann GmbH

Selected features
of our M2M SIM card

With our IoT SIM in your trackers and telematics units, you benefit from these features in particular:

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Coverage all across Europe

Use all mobile networks in EU with national roaming in one contract

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Worldwide Coverage

Over 485 networks in 189+ countries, in addition networks of neighbouring countries near the border

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All cellular network standards

2G, 3G, 4G (LTE), in first networks also LTE-M (Cat-M1) as well as 5G

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Easy SIM management

Online portal with real-time data, automatable via our extensive API

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Datapooling

One large data pool for all active M2M SIM cards, to compensate for consumption fluctuations of individual SIMs

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Data limitation

As default for all active M2M SIM cards or specifically for individual SIM cards

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Flexibility and cost control

Standalone monthly SIM activation/deactivation, no cost for inactive IoT SIMs.

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Security and theft protection

Prevent third-party use and misuse of the M2M SIM with IMEI-Lock

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Secure remote access

Securely access end devices with static private IP addresses via VPN tunnel

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Quite uncomplicated:
Preconfigured M2M routers - plug & play

We provide you with routers that have been proven a million times over, pre-configured and already equipped with an M2M SIM card so that you can get started right away.

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Preconfigured M2M routers - Plug & Play
Questions about choosing the right router?
We are happy to support you!

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

Reference Customers

Companies of all sizes and industries trust wherever SIM and use our M2M SIM card in more than 1,000 projects to connect their devices even in difficult locations.

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Member of BDV

As a member of the Federal Association of the German Vending Industry (Bundesverband der Deutschen Vending-Automatenwirtschaft ) we are in regular professional exchange with industry experts and can thus tailor our services precisely to the requirements for vending machines.

wherever SIM: The SIM card for payment and telemetry solutions

More than 20 years of experience, 100% customer focus, Hanseatic reliability. wherever SIM stands for reliable and secure SIM card solutions for a wide range of retail applications - from vending machines and checkout systems to alarm systems.

We connect end devices worldwide to the Internet. Together with strong international partner companies, we are continuously developing our services, always at the cutting edge of technology, always with the needs of our corporate customers in mind, always at eye level. Perfectly suited as an LTE backup or main connection for retailers of all sizes.

Made in Germany
Made in Germany

Competent service and support in and from Germany.

GDPR compliant
GDPR compliant

All services are hosted within Europe and are therefore subject to the strictest data protection regulations in the world.

2-factor authentication
2-factor authentication

Better safe than sorry: With 2-factor authentication, you can protect the access to your personal wherever SIM portal.

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worldwide - with wherever SIM

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