An IoT SIM card is a variation of traditional SIM cards used in personal mobile devices like smartphones with additional features designed for IoT devices. This includes things like being more durable, secure, and flexible.
SIM Management is the ability to manage the profile and a subscription of a SIM card, as well as the ability to store confidential information in the SIM’s secure client. This includes user identity, payment credentials, biometrics for authentication, and other personal information, such as health or other records.
Basically, any business that relies upon SIM-connected devices. From logistics and fleet enterprises to security and industry. Whether you use SIM to track assets or collect data, SIM management can help you stay in control of your devices and your data.
Benefits of SIM Management
Extended Lifespan
The lifespan of your IoT devices’ SIMs is an important factor to keep in mind. Replacing a SIM card can be difficult, sometimes even impossible depending on the device.
Traditional SIMs typically have a lifespan of about three years. IoT SIMs come in various form factors, each with a different lifespan. They are extremely durable, and most can last up to ten years before needing to be replaced making them a great choice.
Maximize Productivity
Advantages of automated processes allow companies to use machines that are much more accurate than employees when it comes to completing a task. When something does go wrong the IoT enabled device can notify an engineer that it isn’t working properly. This allows engineers to identify exactly where a problem lies and fix it in order to save time.
Durability
Deploy IoT devices into harsh environments without worrying about losing your SIM to the elements. SIMs are built using industrial-grade SIM techniques as IoT devices might have to survive in harsh conditions such as strong winds, high or low temperatures, water, and excessive movement.
How to Protect Your Business from a Lost or Stolen Device or SIM Card
- Take down the device’s make, model, and serial numbers, as well as the device’s unique device identification number — either the International Mobile Equipment Identifier (IMEI), the Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID), or the Electronic Serial Number (ESN). The device ID number is normally printed on a label connected to your device below the battery or located in the device settings. If the device is stolen or lost, the police may want this information.
- To find out what happens if your device is stolen or misplaced, look into your warranty or service agreement.
- Consider purchasing device insurance.
- Having a SIM card in your router allows you to be able to manage those locations to those numbers. It also allows for the need to be able to manage those devices in case a person starts using data for inappropriate things. There is also the option to unenroll devices with MDM mobile device management.
How Simon IoT Does It Better
SIMON works with companies of all sizes – whether you are a startup or a large enterprise, we have the team and solutions to meet your needs. At SIMON, every plan you create makes a pool and each SIM contributes to its pool. So, data is shared across all devices before overage is charged. You don’t need to worry about what device goes on what plan or about individual devices going rogue.
