The IoT market is growing fast. But who monitors the connectivity of your devices?

Our suppliers, the MNOs and MVNOs, are investing heavily in IoT infrastructure. The number of connected devices is rising and demand for scalable connectivity solutions increases every year.

But behind those growth figures, a question is rarely asked: who actually manages the connectivity of all those devices? And what happens when it fails?

Growth without control is a risk

MNOs build networks, coverage and bandwidth, which MVNOs use to add services on top. That is the layer visible in market reports and press releases.

Less visible is the layer in between. As a value added reseller, we determine which network a device communicates over, which platform you use to manage thousands of SIM cards simultaneously, and how you ensure data arrives reliably.

For organisations deploying IoT, that is the layer that matters operationally. Not the market share of an MNO or MVNO, but whether your devices stay connected when a network goes down.

What makes an IoT SIM card different

A standard consumer SIM card is tied to a single network. If that network fails, your device fails. It is that straightforward.

An IoT SIM card works differently. We configure it so your device can roam across multiple networks simultaneously. If one drops out, the device roams to the strongest available alternative. No manual intervention, no downtime, no lost data.

An IoT SIM card is also built for the long term: operational for years under varying conditions, without replacement or physical intervention on site. That is exactly what an IoT deployment demands.

The role of a value added reseller

Thingsdata is an independent value added reseller. We are not tied to a single operator, but have access to multiple suppliers simultaneously, including TELE2 IOT, KPN IOT, TELENOR IOT, Webbing and FLoLive.

This means we select, per situation and deployment, the network that best fits your application and location. You benefit from the infrastructure of multiple operators without having to manage those relationships yourself — we handle that for you.

Data processing starts with connectivity

Through a connectivity management platform, you have real-time insight into the status of every SIM card. Not just whether a device is online, but also how much data it consumes, whether anomalies are present, and whether action is required. You know what is happening before it becomes a problem.

What this means for your deployment

The growth of the IoT market creates opportunities: better coverage, more networks and lower costs per connection. But more choice also means more guidance. Which network fits your application? Which SIM card works at your locations? And who monitors connectivity when something goes wrong?

Thingsdata configures your SIM cards, selects the right networks and ensures you maintain oversight through a single platform. Whether your deployment consists of ten devices or ten thousand, you always have visibility and always have someone on the line who knows your infrastructure inside out.

The market is growing. The question is whether your connectivity keeps pace.

Want to know what the right connectivity solution looks like for your deployment? Thingsdata is ready to think through the specifics with you, from business case to implementation. Get in touch via +31-85-0443500 or email info@thingsdata.com.