When launching or scaling an IoT project, connectivity costs can make or break your business model. While many providers advertise “simple pricing,” customers often discover a long list of hidden fees buried in contracts or post-deployment invoices—ranging from setup charges to platform fees, eSIM downloads, and usage minimums.

At Simplex Wireless, we take a different approach. Our pricing is built around one principle: transparency. That means no hidden fees, no long-term lock-ins, and no surprise billing—just reliable IoT connectivity you can actually budget for.

The Hidden Fee Problem in IoT Connectivity

IoT deployments typically start small—with a few hundred devices. But as projects scale, many companies suddenly discover that the real cost of their IoT SIMs is much higher than expected due to:

• High setup or onboarding fees
• Platform fees just to manage devices
• Charges for activating, suspending, or pausing a SIM
• Extra eSIM download fees for remote provisioning
• Massive monthly minimum commitments

These hidden costs can stall a deployment, strain your budget, and force you to renegotiate or replatform halfway through a rollout.

How Simplex Wireless Pricing Works

We believe your IoT connectivity provider should help you grow—not lock you into inflated, unpredictable fees. That’s why Simplex Wireless offers:

Fee Type	Simplex Wireless	Other Providers
Setup Fee	$0	$5,000 – $20,000
SIM Provisioning	$0	$1 – $5 per SIM
Platform Fee	$0/month	$1,000 – $10,000/month
Activation	$0	$1 – $5 per SIM
Pause	$0	$1 – $5 per SIM
Termination	$0	$1 – $5 per SIM
eSIM Download	$0	$1 – $2 each
Revenue Commitments	$0	$5,000 – $20,000

You can see a full breakdown of this on our Pricing Comparison Page (or use our store to try SIMs directly—no account rep needed).

Why Transparent Pricing Matters in IoT

IoT connectivity isn’t one-size-fits-all. Device usage can vary wildly—from smart meters pinging once a day, to fleet trackers streaming real-time location data. That’s why flexible, pay-as-you-go pricing with no overhead fees is crucial.

With Simplex, you can:

• Start small with no onboarding fees
• Scale on demand without renegotiating contracts
• Pause or reactivate SIMs at no cost
• Avoid overbuying data to meet platform minimums
• Use APIs or our portal freely, without paying for access

This level of pricing transparency makes it easy for IoT solution providers, systems integrators, and OEMs to predict long-term costs and deliver better service to their customers.

Who Benefits from No-Hidden-Fee IoT SIMs?

We work with companies across a wide range of industries that benefit directly from our transparent pricing model:

• GPS tracking providers rolling out thousands of SIMs across multiple countries
• Agritech startups deploying seasonal, low-usage sensors
• Device manufacturers that don’t want to prepay tens of thousands before proving scale
• Smart city and utility providers operating on fixed project budgets
• Distributors and resellers who need predictable margins

No hidden fees mean more room to grow, experiment, and innovate—without financial bottlenecks.

Ready to Leave Surprise SIM Bills Behind?

Whether you’re building your first IoT device or scaling globally, Simplex Wireless helps you connect smarter with pricing that actually makes sense.

We don’t hide fees in contracts, bundle unnecessary platforms, or penalize customers for growing. Instead, we offer low-cost, high-coverage, no-commitment SIM cards for IoT that keep your costs clear and your business in control.

Ready to experience connectivity without hidden fees? Order a trial SIM now or talk to our team to get started.