IoT Predictions Report 2026: The Era of Boundless Connectivity

From technical scarcity to the complexity of choice. Discover why success in 2026 is no longer about “can we connect,” but how you orchestrate the next frontier of global IoT.

In our annual report, Telenor IoT analyzes the forces reshaping the connected landscape. We have moved into an era of overwhelming choice. But as innovations like NTN and SGP.32 expand your capabilities, global regulations like the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and many others, are tightening the rules. AI is also adding another layer of complexity. The defining enterprise problem of 2026 is no longer connection; it is orchestration.

2026 IoT Predictions Report

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Key Predictions for 2026

Prediction 01: The Expansion of Reach (Hybrid Connectivity)

Satellite IoT has transitioned from an expensive outlier to a reliable 'lifeline' for critical global assets. In 2026, true operational visibility requires orchestrating a hybrid model that treats satellite connectivity as a standardized extension of cellular.

Prediction 02: The Expansion of Flexibility (SGP.32)

The era of technical lock-in is fading. SGP.32 reduces barriers to switching, but introduces “commercial fragmentation.” Discover why a Single SKU strategy remains the gold standard for global production.

Prediction 03: The Constraint of Security (CRA & Regulation)

Security is no longer a checkbox; it is a precondition for market access. With the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) on the horizon, the “deploy and forget” model is legally dead. Learn how to manage the mandatory lifecycle commitment.

Designed for Technical Leaders

The 2026 Report isn’t just about trends; it’s a manual for survival. We provide a structured auditing tool for the technical leaders building the future:

For the CTO: Selecting the right partner for SGP.32 orchestration.
For the CISO: Auditing firmware update (OTA) pathways for CRA compliance.
For the Product Manager: Identifying critical assets in non-cellular coverage zones.
For Procurement: Mandating SGP.32-ready eUICC in module RFPs.

In 2026, the ‘lowest price’ is often the highest operational risk. Gaps in visibility will increasingly be interpreted as an orchestration failure rather than a technical limitation."

Martin Whitlock CTO of Telenor Connexion