Truphone’s SIM technology will allow users to connect IoT devices to network providers from the moment they switch on the device, without a complicated activation process, via the touch of a button. Digi-Key will provide the SIM card and supporting hardware to monitor and manage IoT devices in real time.
The Truphone network supports 2G, 3G, 4G and CAT-M1/LTE-M worldwide using a single SIM card. The pre-paid SMS and data plans simplify the connectivity process, says the company, to gives customers access to its IoT Connectivity Management platform, so manufacturers don’t have to focus on that side of their product development.
Ralph Steffens, CEO at Truphone, commented: “The more we can streamline the process of connecting IoT devices, the easier it will be to reach its full potential”.
Robbie Paul, director of IoT business development for Digi-Key, added: “The connectivity services industry is going through radical changes with the advent of 5G and the proliferation of IoT devices. Truphone allows for true worldwide coverage with one SIM card . . . giving our customers the flexibility to monitor and manage their IoT devices in real-time, from anywhere in the world.”