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What types of SIMs are there? Different SIMs and form factors explained

16.10.2023 The humble SIM card has evolved far beyond its original design, becoming a critical component in ensuring ongoing connectivity across devices and networks globally. From the traditional, physical SIMs to the innovative, embedded SIMs, the technology has adapted to meet the diverse and expanding needs of IoT applications.

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What Is Satellite IoT? Closing Gaps in Global Connectivity

26.09.2023 – Knowledge Hub

According to some estimates, more than 6,000 satellites orbit the Earth—around 3,000 of which are in LEO. Many of these satellites are owned by the same entities, enabling corporations and government agencies to network them together. While most people are familiar with satellite applications like GPS tracking, this technology has only recently been leveraged for other networking applications like Internet access.

Navigating IoT Connectivity Services

06.09.2023 – Knowledge Hub

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What Is IoT SAFE and How Does it Improve IoT Security?

12.07.2023 – Knowledge Hub

IoT SAFE is one of the many ways the mobile industry is consolidating security functions into fewer components and shifting the data-intensive burdens of security away from IoT applications. It leans on the SIM card to help mitigate risks associated with IoT devices, so you can build a more secure infrastructure for your IoT solutions.

What are Smart Meters and How Do They Work?

30.06.2023 – Knowledge Hub

A quiet revolution is transforming the energy sector—the rise of smart meters. These devices are not just digital versions of traditional energy meters. They represent a move towards a smarter, more connected, and more efficient energy system. To truly appreciate this transformation, we must ask the fundamental question, "What is a smart meter, and how does it work?"

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What Is a Core Network, and How Does it Affect Cellular Devices?

06.06.2023 – Knowledge Hub

When a cellular device connects to a telecommunications provider and receives service, it connects to the provider’s “core network,” sometimes referred to as a backbone network, mobile core network, or network core. This is the collection of network infrastructure that:

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What Is M2M Technology? The Power of Connectivity

10.05.2023 – Knowledge Hub

M2M technology has been around for decades. The concept was introduced back in 1968, when Theodore Paraskevako conceived of a way for telephones to exchange caller information, representing the first instance of machine-to-machine communication.

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What Is IoT Connectivity: A Comparison Guide

28.04.2023 – Knowledge Hub

Connectivity is a critical component of the Internet of Things. IoT devices rely on networks to communicate with gateways, applications, servers, routers, and other IoT devices. This communication—transmitting and receiving data—enables IoT devices to perform the functions they were designed for.

What Is a Soft SIM?

12.04.2023 – Knowledge Hub

Soft SIMs deliver all the same capabilities of a physical SIM card without taking up any physical space in the device. They offer several potential advantages for manufacturers, but they have drawbacks as well.

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