Cellular standards can directly impact the performance, range, ease of development, security, reliability, and implementation cost of scaling IoT in manufacturing. Traditional SIM cards used in cellular IoT devices are limited to a single network operator. They require technicians to manually insert/replace SIM cards, which can lead to deployment bottlenecks, especially in remote areas. These challenges are addressed by newer eSIM platforms that contain a non-removable chip that can download carrier profiles over the air and allow multiple telecom providers to be pre-programmed so devices can choose the best connection.
An IoT device with an eSIM comes with a SIM card and cellular module. These devices offer the flexibility to deploy anywhere in the world and ensure reliable connectivity as they can change carriers without human intervention. These devices benefit machines that monitor complex and hard-to-reach locations and help avoid logistical challenges during movement. All these features contribute to faster scalability of IoT applications.
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The benefits of cellular IoT connectivity
Cellular connectivity is becoming increasingly popular for enabling integrated machine-to-machine communications, enabling wireless condition monitoring of industrial assets. This is because cellular IoT connections provide high network reliability. The high data rates (10-100Gbps) at which cellular IoT devices transmit data are not affected by severe weather conditions, and the distance between the base station and the device is much less affected than many other wireless communication options. This is important because cellular connections have the best coverage and ability to avoid overload problems. It also provides greater freedom of movement, helping to gain connectivity even in complex environments where devices are not fixed.
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