IoT connectivity provides SIMs, data plans and management platforms for connected devices such as sensors, trackers, kiosks and cameras.
Who IoT Connectivity is best for
This service is a strong fit for businesses deploying connected equipment across many sites or regions. The right provider and design depend on your locations, applications and tolerance for downtime, which is where an independent comparison pays off.
What to evaluate before you buy
- Single-carrier versus multi-carrier SIMs
- Data pooling
- Management portal and APIs
- Hardware certification
How Connectivity Counsel helps
We begin with your requirements rather than a product. Our advisors document your sites and goals, identify which providers can deliver IoT Connectivity at your addresses, gather pricing, and present the options in a consistent format. We then support the contract, the installation and any escalation afterward. There is no charge to you for this work.
Providers we represent for IoT Connectivity
50 providers in our portfolio list capabilities in this area. They include:
- For2Fi
- Hyperion Partners
- 2talk
- Access One
- AireSpring
- AT&T
- AT&T Wireless
- BCN
- Broadvoice
- CBTS
- CCI Network Services
- Claro
- COEO Solutions
- Comcast Business
- CommandLink
- EarthLink
- EnTelegent Solutions
- EPIC iO
- FirstComm
- Focus Technology
- Globalgig
- GoExceed
- Granite
- GTT
- iFax by Amplify
- Lingo
- Lumen
- MetTel
- Momentum Telecom
- Natural Wireless
- NetWolves (now COEO Solutions)
- NHC
- Nitel (now Comcast)
- Ntegrated
- Ooma
- Optimum
- Pilot
- Rackspace
- S-NET (now COEO Solutions)
- Semtech
- Skywire Networks
- Smartaira
- Spectrotel
- Spectrum
- Telnyx
- TouchTone Business
- TPx
- Uniti (formerly Windstream)
Additional providers are available. See the full directory or ask an advisor.
Related mobility and iot services
Industries that rely on IoT Connectivity
- Manufacturing
- Logistics and Transportation
- Warehousing and Distribution
- Real Estate and Property Management
- Multifamily and Apartment Communities
- Energy and Utilities
- Oil and Gas
- Agriculture
- Mining and Natural Resources
- Home Services and Field Service
- Wholesale and Distribution
- Food and Beverage Production
- Self-Storage
- Airports and Transit
- Public Safety
- Property and Facilities Services
Frequently asked questions
What is IoT Connectivity?
IoT connectivity provides SIMs, data plans and management platforms for connected devices such as sensors, trackers, kiosks and cameras.
How much does IoT Connectivity cost?
Pricing depends on your locations, capacity or user counts, contract term and the provider. Connectivity Counsel gathers quotes from multiple providers for your exact requirements so you can compare real numbers instead of list prices.
How do I choose a provider for IoT Connectivity?
Compare providers on single-carrier versus multi-carrier SIMs, data pooling and management portal and APIs. An independent advisor can run that comparison for you and explain the trade-offs.
How long does it take to implement IoT Connectivity?
Timelines range from a few days for cloud and wireless services to several months where network construction is required. We give you a realistic schedule for each option before you sign and track the installation afterward.
Does it cost anything to use Connectivity Counsel for IoT Connectivity?
No. Connectivity Counsel does not charge clients for advisory, quoting or ordering support. Providers compensate us when you choose their service, and you pay the provider directly under the provider's own contract and pricing.
Is Connectivity Counsel tied to a single provider?
No. Connectivity Counsel is an independent advisor with a portfolio of more than 230 providers. Recommendations are based on your addresses, requirements, budget and timeline, and we show you competing options side by side.