Global IoT Connectivity

Connectivity for international deployments, from broad coverage to low-latency and local-access requirements.

As part of IoT Connect, Global IoT Connectivity covers the connectivity capabilities needed to operate across markets, including cellular technologies, voice support, low-latency options, and local-access requirements.

Global Reach Across Networks and Countries

30M+IoT connections globally

200+countries and territories covered

500+partner networks

190+countries and territories with active deployments

Connecting IoT Deployments Across Markets

Expanding into new countries adds complexity fast. Coverage matters, but it is only one part of the picture. Roaming, technology choice, and local market conditions all influence how well a deployment performs over time.

Telenor IoT combines access to Telenor-operated networks with a wider footprint of partner networks, helping you support international deployments without creating a separate connectivity setup for each country.

Network Technologies

Cellular Technologies for Different Deployment Needs

The right connectivity technology depends on what your device needs to do, where it needs to operate, how long it needs to stay in the field, and how much power it can use.

Telenor IoT supports a range of cellular technologies, including 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, LTE-M, and NB-IoT, giving you more flexibility to match connectivity to your device, use case, and operating environment.

If you are working with lower-power devices or simpler communications profiles, LTE-M and NB-IoT offer LPWAN options designed for those requirements.

Latency and Performance

Local Breakout for Low Latency

Some IoT deployments are more sensitive to latency than others. Where response times affect application behaviour, analytics, or operational decision-making, routing traffic closer to the point of use can be important. For these cases, Telenor IoT offers Regional Access with Global APN service, allowing devices to connect through regional Points of Presence (PoPs) in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas.

With one a single APN name used across regions, devices can be routed to the geographically closest PoP without requiring unique region-specific APNs.

This helps support reduced latency for time-sensitive applications, simplifies global device configuration, and streamlines operation across multiple regions.

Latency is provided on a best-effort basis. Performance may vary depending on network conditions and location, and the solution does not enforce strict service-level guarantees.

See also: APN for IoT Devices and IoT Security.

Regulatory and Market Access

Local Access for Markets With Permanent Roaming Restrictions

If you are deploying in markets where permanent roaming is restricted, a standard roaming-based setup may not be enough. For these cases, Telenor IoT offers Global Subscription with Local Access (GSLA) as a complement to the Global Subscription based on roaming and the eUICC-enabled Global SIM.

GSLA is designed to provide access to local networks where permanent roaming is restricted, helping you operate within local requirements without losing the wider benefits of a global connectivity setup.

Features

Access to local networks delivered by local IoT platforms under local regulations
A single integration point for roaming and local networks
Support for packet-switched data, SMS, and voice
The option to consolidate data streams from all networks through a virtual private network

Benefits

One Global SIM for global and local coverage, helping to simplify supply chains
One integration point for global and local IoT platforms, helping to reduce total cost of ownership
One support channel for global and local IoT fleets, helping to simplify case management

Technical Data

Global Subscription with Local Access is provided on a per-country basis. It currently provides access in Brazil, where permanent roaming is prohibited. Additional regions are planned on the roadmap.

Technology characteristics include:

Conformant to Open API specifications and exposure through RESTful APIs
Based on GSMA M2M architecture for eUICC
Support for industry leading IoT platforms through a plugin system
Multiple integration patterns to support regulatory requirements, including profile donation, ES3, and ES7

Why Our Customers Trust Telenor IoT

Selected customer feedback on IoT Connect, focused on scaling globally, service and troubleshooting support, and day-to-day operational experience.

When Sony proposed mSafety with connectivity from Telenor IoT, we seized the opportunity based on LTE-M's connectivity and battery life benefits. It is also very important that our connectivity provider has global roaming capabilities. LTE-M is the state of the art, offering carrier-grade machine-to- machine network connectivity.

We were looking for a partner to provide plug & play global connectivity. Telenor IoT has also guided us with technical decisions. Overall, this has helped focus our development resources to deliver a world-class application for our customers. Trusting Telenor's robust global connectivity is important for our application.

Telenor IoT are the backbone of our operation and have been our partner from early scale-up through to today. We selected Telenor IoT as our global connectivity partner, because they had the best performing SIMs and have proved to be trustworthy partners. Their global managed connectivity is reliable and secure which is critical.

Our target market is global customers who want the best-of-the-best. Telenor IoT was the obvious choice for connecting our cars, with their broad and extensive experience in connected automotive solutions. Also, their technical expertise and ability to trouble-shoot is industry-leading.

As industry leader, partnering with Telenor IoT has enabled us to move into new markets with comparative ease. Their support and troubleshooting tech team is world-class and when we need them, they are always available for questions and support.

Test Before You Deploy

Before you roll out at scale, you need to know how your devices and connectivity will perform in practice. Telenor IoT provides testing and trial resources to help you validate behaviour, reduce risk, and move forward with more confidence.

Telenor IoT Test Lab

Test device reliability and performance in an environment designed to reflect real-world network conditions. The Telenor IoT Test Lab helps you identify issues earlier and validate device behaviour before rollout.

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Free IoT Test SIMs — 180 Days of Global Connectivity

Try IoT connectivity across 200+ countries and territories and 500+ networks with up to 20 test SIMs, 500 MB of data per month, and expert support for 180 days.

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2G/3G Network Sunset

The transition from 2G and 3G to newer network technologies affects technology choice, device planning, and long-term deployment decisions. For teams assessing what this shift means in practice, Telenor IoT provides additional guidance through its 2G/3G Sunset white paper.

If you need help understanding how the transition to 4G and 5G may affect your deployment, get in touch or read the 2G/3G Sunset white paper.