Connect and manage charging stations across locations and markets with a managed cellular solution designed for coverage, security, remote management, and scale.
For a broader look at how IoT supports charging infrastructure, explore IoT solutions for EV charging.
Charging stations depend on connectivity to communicate with operator platforms and other backend systems. The right setup depends on where chargers are installed, how they are managed, and whether the network will expand into additional markets.
Mobile coverage can vary between individual charging locations, even within the same country. Coverage should therefore be validated at the planned installation sites.
Access to multiple mobile networks can provide more coverage options and reduce dependence on one local operator. It does not guarantee continuous connectivity, but it can improve resilience where more than one suitable network is available.
A connectivity management platform gives CPOs visibility and control over the connection itself. Depending on the platform, operators can monitor SIM status and data usage, manage SIMs remotely, troubleshoot connection issues, and automate routine tasks.
The charging management platform remains responsible for charger-level monitoring and operations.
Connectivity should form part of the charging solution’s wider security architecture. Private APN and VPN options can provide controlled communication paths between charging stations and backend systems.
These network-level protections should complement security across the charger, software, cloud platform, identities, and access controls.
Local SIMs may be practical for a limited deployment in one country. As a charging network expands, separate contracts, invoices, platforms, integrations, and support arrangements can create additional complexity.
A managed global solution provides a more consistent way to connect and manage chargers across countries.
There is no single model that fits every charging location.
Local mobile SIMs can work well in one market where a selected operator provides dependable coverage. International expansion may, however, require separate agreements and integrations in each country.
Wi-Fi or fixed connectivity can be appropriate where the CPO controls the site infrastructure. At third-party locations, the CPO may have limited control over the router, broadband contract, configuration, security, or future changes.
Managed cellular connectivity gives the charging station a dedicated connection that can be deployed independently of the site’s local internet setup. It can also provide one SIM or eSIM, platform, contract, and support model across multiple locations and markets.
The most suitable architecture may combine cellular, Wi-Fi, and fixed connectivity.
Telenor IoT provides managed cellular connectivity for companies operating connected products and infrastructure across multiple markets.
A Telenor IoT SIM or eSIM can provide access to more than 500 mobile networks across over 200 countries and territories through one commercial relationship and one invoice.
This reduces the need to source and integrate a separate SIM solution in each market.
Access to multiple networks in many countries provides more coverage options than a solution tied to one local operator.
Network and technology availability varies by market, so coverage and hardware compatibility should be validated before deployment.
The Telenor IoT connectivity management platform provides information about SIM status, connections, and data usage, together with tools for remote management, troubleshooting, and automation.
Private APN and VPN solutions can support controlled communication between charging stations and backend systems.
Telenor IoT’s Service Operation Center provides technical support 24/7 and can help investigate connectivity issues and coordinate with network partners when required. These capabilities reflect the original guide’s focus on global SIM management, multi-network access, APN/VPN options, remote troubleshooting, and around-the-clock support.
1. Define the Requirements
Map the target countries, charging locations, expected number of charge points, supported cellular technologies, security requirements, estimated data usage, and planned integrations.
2. Validate the Solution
Confirm that the charger hardware supports the required frequency bands and technologies. Test coverage, SIM behavior, data communication, and backend integration before scaling.
3. Configure and Deploy
Configure the SIMs or eSIMs, platform access, security options, and integrations. Connectivity can then be provisioned during production or field deployment.
4. Manage and Scale
Monitor connections through the connectivity platform and add new chargers or markets within the same management and support model.
A global IoT SIM or eSIM can operate across supported networks and countries, reducing the need for separate local SIMs in every market.
No. It provides additional network options, but performance still depends on local coverage, available networks, device configuration, and the connectivity setup.
It monitors and manages the underlying connection. Charger-level status, diagnostics, payments, and operations are handled by the charging station and its management platform.
The four-page guide summarizes the benefits of managed connectivity and how deployment with Telenor IoT works.
The right connectivity model depends on the charging architecture, installation locations, target markets, security requirements, and operating model.
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