The market for the Internet of Things (IoT) is growing year on year and, as technology advances, that isn’t going to slow down. In 2022, it is expected to grow 18% to 14.4 billion connected IoT devices which will increase to approximately 27 billion by 2025.
But, what are IoT devices used for and what are the SIMs behind the connection?
Examples of IoT Devices & Applications
First of all, the Internet of Things is a broad term that refers to a network of connected objects that collect and exchange data in real time using embedded sensors, software and other technologies. Some residential and commercial examples include:
Smart Home Devices
One of the most common and popular IoT devices around are the Smart Home AI voice assistants. Amazon Echo, Google Home and Nest Thermostats are amongst the many devices around nowadays where users can control the device with their voices. Some of the functions they can perform include playing music, providing an informative answer, giving a weather report, and adjusting the temperature of your home.
Supply Chain Management
There have been a number of advancements with supply chain management over the years to aid more positive environmental impact. This includes sensors, GPS and tracking technologies, but IoT devices have expanded the logistic industry’s capabilities even further. By monitoring and managing delivery requirements, the collected IoT data can be used to identify any improvements that can be made.
Healthcare Monitoring Devices
Devices monitoring the health of patients are essential in the medical industry, but the ability to monitor away from the healthcare facility has always been restrictive. However, wearable IoT devices has made this possible for glucose monitoring, heart-rate monitoring, mood monitoring and Parkinson’s disease monitoring – to name a few.
IoT SIMs & Their Connection
In order to deliver this advanced technology, these devices need a durable, secure and flexible SIM card behind it. An IoT SIM card is similar to a traditional SIM in the way they ensure internet-enabled devices connect to the internet.
However, they are also built to accommodate remote management and data plan aggregation. IoT devices require a lot more data to operate, so their SIM needs to increase their data cap to ensure the project is cost-efficient. Also, the construction of an IoT SIM is more hard-wearing than a traditional due to the harsh environments some IoT devices may be used in.
IoT SIMs from Ocean Telecom
At Ocean Telecom, we are all about innovation and development in communication and we strive to keep up with the evolving demands of the business world. We are resellers of IoT devices and can help you find the right form factor for your application as well as the best deal for you.
Get in touch with us today to discuss your requirements.
