September 14, 2026
eIM and Multi-IMSI: Can You Run Both Strategies at Once? One switches carriers at the network layer, the other swaps the whole SIM profile — knowing which does what changes […]
September 11, 2026
Cellular vs Wi-Fi for EV Chargers: Which Wins? After reading this, you’ll be able to match the right connection type to any EV charger site instead of defaulting to whatever […]
September 9, 2026
What Is a Bootstrap SIM Profile and Why Does It Matter for IoT Deployments? The first connection an eSIM-enabled device ever makes happens before your platform knows it exists — […]
September 8, 2026
How to Choose a Natural Language Interface for IoT Network Data: A Buyer’s Guide A team that picks the wrong tool here doesn’t just waste a subscription. They keep the […]
September 3, 2026
Commercial Drones and Cellular Connectivity: Why a Single Carrier Is Never Enough As drone operations move beyond visual line of sight, the SIM card choice stops being a detail and […]
September 2, 2026
The Business Case for 5G NTN IoT Satellite connectivity for IoT has a cost. So does not having it. Here is how to work out which is larger for your […]
August 31, 2026
Why Did SGP.32 Introduce CoAP in Addition of HTTPS for IoT eSIM Provisioning? A smart meter on NB-IoT wakes up for a few seconds a day, sends its reading, and […]
August 28, 2026
IoT SIM Providers Compared: Simplex vs. Hologram, 1NCE, Twilio Super SIM, Soracom, and EMnify Every IoT SIM provider’s homepage claims global coverage, transparent pricing, and reliable failover. Those pages don’t […]
August 26, 2026
5 Industries Being Transformed by 5G NTN IoT Cellular IoT works well where cell towers exist. The industries that need it most are often in the places where they don’t. […]
August 24, 2026
Five Questions Every IoT Team Asks Their Network (and Why They Usually Take Too Long to Answer) Each of these sounds like a five-second question. For most teams, it isn’t […]
August 20, 2026
What Your IoT SIM Dashboard Should Show You (And What to Do When It Doesn’t) A SIM management portal is operational infrastructure. If you can’t see your fleet in real […]
August 19, 2026
Why Traditional IoT Stops Working When Coverage Ends Most IoT failures aren’t hardware failures. They’re coverage failures — and they happen without warning. A GPS tracker shows a truck leaving […]
August 17, 2026
The eIM Is the First Enterprise System eSIM Has Ever Had Every eSIM spec before SGP.32 put control in the hands of the OEM or the MNO. This one hands […]
August 13, 2026
MFF2 vs 2FF/3FF/4FF vs eSIM: Choosing a SIM Form Factor A device’s SIM decision gets made once, usually early, and it’s expensive to unmake later — here’s what actually determines […]
August 12, 2026
What Is 5G NTN IoT? A Simple Guide The cellular coverage you’ve built your IoT deployment around covers about 20% of the Earth’s surface. This article explains what 5G NTN […]
August 10, 2026
What Can You Actually Ask Your IoT Network? A Field Guide to Natural Language Queries A practical map of the questions SimplexAI answers directly, so your team stops guessing what’s […]
August 6, 2026
M2M SIM Cards: What They Are and How They Differ From Consumer SIMs A vending machine that reports its stock levels every hour doesn’t need a phone plan. It needs […]
August 3, 2026
What Is In-Factory Profile Provisioning, and Why Should IoT Manufacturers Care? If your device connects the moment it powers on, no matter which country it lands in, someone made a […]
July 28, 2026
Understanding what SimplexAI actually queries helps you ask better questions — and know exactly what the answers mean. Most IoT management platforms give you access to the same underlying data: […]
July 20, 2026
Coverage Maps Lie: How to Actually Verify IoT Cellular Coverage Before You Deploy Stop trusting the map. Start trusting the device. The coverage map showed full bars. You deployed 300 […]
July 16, 2026
An eIM that works in a lab with one chip is not the same thing as an eIM that works in your fleet. The SGP.32 (GSMA specification for IoT eSIM […]
July 13, 2026
Why Fleet Operations Teams Spend More Time Finding IoT Data Than Acting On It You know your fleet is generating data. The problem is what it takes to get at […]
July 9, 2026
Your IoT Network Data Exists. Getting an Answer From It Shouldn’t Take This Long. The data is there. The problem is everything between the question and the answer. A device […]
July 6, 2026
How to Evaluate an eIM Provider: The Enterprise Checklist for SGP.32 Fleet Management Ten questions that separate production-ready eIM platforms from pilot projects — and the answers that should disqualify […]
June 18, 2026
How to Evaluate an IoT SIM Provider: A Due Diligence Guide for Multi-Year Deployments Most IoT SIM buying decisions are made on two criteria. There are six that actually matter. […]
June 16, 2026
IPAe vs IPAd: Why the SIM-Side Approach Matters for Retrofits SGP.32 gives you two paths for connecting devices to an eIM. One requires no changes to your deployed hardware. The […]
June 12, 2026
The data is there. The problem is everything between the question and the answer. A device stops reporting. A carrier changes behavior. Data consumption on one SIM jumps overnight. You […]
June 10, 2026
Transforming IoT Connectivity Management from Dashboards to Conversations ATLANTA, GA — June 10th, 2026 — Simplex Wireless, a provider of global IoT connectivity and eSIM management solutions, today announced the […]
June 4, 2026
The Real Cost of IoT Connectivity Failures: Downtime, Truck Rolls, and What’s Actually at Risk The data bill is never the problem. The problem is everything that happens after the […]
June 1, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Carrier Lock-In on a Cellular Fleet When you can’t switch carriers, you’re not just overpaying on data rates. You’re surrendering negotiating leverage on every contract renewal […]
May 29, 2026
Why Your IoT SIM Bill Is Higher Than It Should Be Most billing surprises aren’t about the per-MB rate. They’re about choosing the wrong pricing model for how your devices […]
May 26, 2026
Remote SIM Provisioning Explained: What Actually Happens When You Switch Carriers Over the Air The mechanics of a profile swap — from the moment the eIM receives an instruction to […]
May 21, 2026
Consumer SIM vs. IoT SIM: What’s Actually Different? They look identical. The spec sheet doesn’t. The short answer: Consumer SIMs are provisioned for one carrier, rated for phone environments, priced for […]
May 18, 2026
eIM Explained: The Server That Lets You Switch Carriers Without Touching the Hardware SGP.32 introduced a management layer built specifically for IoT fleets. Here’s what it does, how it differs […]
May 14, 2026
Why Your IoT Device Keeps Losing Connection — and What a Multi-Carrier SIM Does About It Single-carrier SIMs are the hidden culprit behind most unexplained IoT outages. Here’s the failure […]
May 11, 2026
From Physical SIMs to SGP.32: What Changes for Your IoT Fleet The way cellular IoT fleets are managed is changing. Here’s what that means if you’re still doing it the […]
May 7, 2026
How to Evaluate an IoT SIM Provider: A Due Diligence Guide for Multi-Year Deployments Picking the wrong connectivity provider doesn’t just cost money — it can strand hundreds of deployed […]
May 4, 2026
What Is an MVNO? And Why It Matters More Than You Think for IoT Connectivity The company you buy your IoT SIM from almost certainly doesn’t own the towers your […]
May 1, 2026
Webinar: The IoT is Where IT Meets OT for Industrial Agility Oscar Falkman joined an industry session looking into Industrial IoT and it’s challenges and opportunties around connectivity and what […]
April 27, 2026
What Is an IoT Data Pool and How Does It Work? If your IoT fleet has some devices that use almost nothing and others that use a lot, a data […]
April 23, 2026
When Your PTT Radio Is Also a Web Browser: Managing Data on Android Field Devices Android-based PTT devices give field teams powerful communication tools — and an open door to […]
April 20, 2026
Does Your IoT Device Need a Public IP Address? Most engineers ask for one. Most IoT devices don’t need one — and asking for it can send your deployment in […]
April 17, 2026
What Is an ICCID? The SIM Card Identifier Every IoT Developer Needs to Know You’ll need it to troubleshoot a connection, process a top-up, and identify any SIM in your […]
April 13, 2026
Why Your IoT Modem Takes 15 Minutes to Register — And What’s Actually Happening Slow registration on a roaming SIM isn’t a mystery — it’s a predictable outcome of how […]
April 6, 2026
eSIM Provisioning for IoT: What Actually Happens — and Where Deployments Stall Consumer eSIM activation takes two minutes. IoT eSIM provisioning takes planning. Here’s the difference. You’ve activated an eSIM […]
April 2, 2026
The Alarm System Cellular Backup Economics Most Dealers Are Getting Wrong A single-carrier consumer plan is the wrong product for a SIM that almost never transmits. A security panel’s cellular […]
March 30, 2026
Your GPS Is Working. Your SIM Isn’t. The coverage gap that kills live tracking never shows up on a coverage map. A tracker that loses signal mid-race doesn’t display an […]
March 23, 2026
Case Study: How Livelox Powers Orienteering Experiences with Reliable IoT Connectivity TL;DR Livelox, a leader in digital orienteering solutions, relies on consistent and reliable connectivity to deliver real-time tracking and […]
March 16, 2026
How Cellular SIM Cards Power GPS Asset Trackers — and How to Choose the Right One GPS asset trackers show up across a wide range of industries — fleet vehicles, […]
March 11, 2026
How to Connect an IoT Sensor Network to the Cloud Over Cellular Building a sensor network that reliably delivers data to a cloud backend is one of the most common […]
March 7, 2026
MWC 2026 Recap MWC 2026 was amazing like always. It’s a good time to meet up with the industry, and this was the 20th year in Barcelona. Amazing! I think […]
February 26, 2026
Simplex Wireless Joins IMC, Builds Awareness for eSIM Management London (26 February 2026): Simplex Wireless, a provider of “Connectivity-as-a-Service” for networking remote devices, has joined the IoT M2M Council (IMC), […]
February 23, 2026
What Performance Can You Expect From 5G RedCap Modems? 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) is emerging as one of the most important cellular technologies for IoT deployments. It delivers significantly better […]
February 16, 2026
Managing Seasonal IoT Deployments – Scaling Connectivity Up and Down Throughout the Year When your business operates on seasonal cycles—peak demand for months followed by quiet off-seasons—IoT connectivity that assumes […]
February 9, 2026
How Mobile Tornado benefits working with Simplex Wireless to provide world class Push To Talk (PTT) service for their enterprise customers in USA, Canada and on a global basis “Reliable […]
February 4, 2026
Live at #DTECH with STMicroelectronics — demonstrating next-gen eSIM for IoT (SGP.32) We’re excited to showcase a live SGP.32 eSIM for IoT demonstration at DTECH, together with Simplex Wireless at […]
January 26, 2026
Trial SIMs and Device Testing: A Strategic Approach to IoT Deployment Validation When you’re preparing to deploy IoT devices—whether it’s GPS trackers for asset monitoring, security cameras for facility surveillance, […]
January 19, 2026
Connected Robot Lawnmowers: Why Cellular Connectivity Is Becoming Essential in North America Robot lawnmowers are evolving from simple automated tools into autonomous outdoor robots. In North America, this shift is […]
January 12, 2026
Multi-Carrier IoT Connectivity: Understanding Network Partnerships and Carrier Selection When evaluating IoT connectivity providers, most technical buyers focus on pricing, coverage maps, and data plans. These factors matter, but they […]
December 29, 2025
Lessons Learned From Simplex Wireless in 2025 In 2025, Simplex Wireless published a wide range of educational and technical articles covering global IoT connectivity, SIM fundamentals, eSIM and SGP.32 adoption, […]
December 22, 2025
Globalscale Technologies enables customers across different verticals to have modern, cost-effective solutions that fit their needs. With the ability to not only design but also consult customers on the best […]
December 15, 2025
How Much Data Does Your IoT Device Really Need? A Practical Guide to Right-Sizing Your Connectivity Plan “How much data will my devices actually use?” It’s the most common question […]
December 9, 2025
Lessons Learned While Going Through the SGP.32 eSIM Journey TL;DR: The SGP.32 eSIM standard represents one of the biggest advancements in IoT connectivity. It provides the ability to remotely update […]
December 4, 2025
Simplex Wireless will attend CES2026 in Las Vegas January 6th to 9th, 2026!With Simplex Wireless, your devices connect instantly thanks to our built-in eSIM support and flexible global profiles. Whether […]
November 25, 2025
What Is an IoT APN and How Does It Control Device Connectivity? TL;DR: An IoT APN (Access Point Name) defines how an IoT device connects to the internet or to […]
November 18, 2025
“I’ve worked with a handful of different IoT companies. Everything always seemed great at first, but it would end up turning into a nightmare. Constant outages, updates, and patches were […]
November 10, 2025
What Is an eSIM and How Does It Work in IoT Devices? An eSIM (electronic SIM card) is a digital network profile that allows IoT devices to connect to mobile […]
November 3, 2025
What Are M2M SIM Cards: Explaining Machine-to-Machine Connectivity and How It Powers the IoT TL;DR: M2M SIM cards—short for Machine-to-Machine—are designed for device-to-device communication without human interaction. Unlike consumer SIM […]
October 27, 2025
Designing for IoT Scale: From Prototype to Production TL;DR: Scaling an IoT project from lab prototype to full production means re-thinking hardware, connectivity, and device management. Early plug-in SIMs are […]
October 20, 2025
Keeping IoT Connected Everywhere: Global Rollouts & Cost Control Global IoT deployments demand reliable connectivity, flexible eSIM technology, and predictable costs. Choosing the right IoT connectivity partner helps you scale […]
October 13, 2025
How to Choose the Right SIM & Cellular Strategy for Reliable IoT Choosing the right SIM and cellular strategy for IoT isn’t just about connectivity—it’s about reliability, scalability, and flexibility. […]
October 6, 2025
What Makes a Great IoT Data SIM Card in 2026 The quick version of it In 2026, the best IoT SIM cards combine global coverage, flexible data plans, and eSIM […]
September 29, 2025
Best IoT SIM for Large Scale Deployment: What You Need to Know As IoT continues to grow, companies are moving from small pilot projects to large scale deployments involving thousands—or […]
September 22, 2025
Total Freedom with Simplex Open SIM (xoSIM): Redefining SGP.32 eSIM Management The new eSIM specification for IoT from GSMA named SGP.32 is changing how enterprises manage eSIM for IoT. It […]
September 15, 2025
Throttled IoT Data SIM Cards: When Limiting Speed Makes Sense When people think about IoT or M2M SIM cards, speed is usually top of mind. Faster connections mean quicker data […]