Freedom in motion. Flow that drivers can feel and reliability that automakers can trust. Our solutions provide global reach, seamless integration, and rock-solid uptime. Experience the connectivity of tomorrow’s car. No glitches. Just flow. Powered by Telenor IoT Drive.
Connected services — from ADAS and infotainment to EV charging and over-the-air updates — are now central to the driving experience. Delivering them seamlessly means navigating complex networks, compliance, and performance behind the scenes.
IoT Drive by Telenor IoT takes care of it all, so you can focus on building great cars. Built on trusted telecom infrastructure, a global partner network, and decades of IoT experience, our automotive-grade platform scales with your fleet, adapts to regulations, and ensures drivers enjoy the connectivity they expect, reliably and securely.
IoT Drive isn’t a generic IoT platform adapted for cars. It’s designed from the ground up for the connected vehicle space. It supports every stage of the vehicle lifecycle, from production to second ownership, and ensures drivers enjoy a seamless, always-on digital experience. Critical vehicle data is kept secure and separate, so you can focus on innovation with confidence.
Seamless global reach with compliance built in. Every vehicle ships with an embedded eUICC-enabled SIM that connects to the best available local network and adapts automatically to market rules.
Data-driven intelligence ensures uptime and gives you transparency across your fleet.
Advanced analytics continuously monitor every connection and generate insights you can act on.
Connectivity isn’t optional — it must work flawlessly. Our global team manages and optimizes your operations, so you can focus on innovation.
Turn connectivity into new revenue streams while keeping the user journey under your brand. We handle the complexity in the background.
Here’s how IoT Drive keeps every car seamlessly connected, from the production line to the driver’s hands..
Every vehicle ships with an embedded eUICC-enabled SIM, activated during manufacturing. As soon as the car powers on, it connects automatically to the strongest available local network. In markets with special rules, such as Brazil or Turkey, profiles switch automatically to keep you compliant.
Critical vehicle data — telemetry, diagnostics, OTA updates — is routed separately from passenger internet traffic. This ensures reliability, protects safety-critical functions, and gives OEMs a clear view of every connection across their fleet.
IoT Drive plugs into your existing backend and customer apps via APIs. Drivers activate and manage services inside your branded ecosystem, while your teams can trigger remote actions or configure connectivity policies. The result: full OEM control of the user journey.
Our global team acts as your embedded connectivity unit. We monitor performance 24/7, detect issues proactively, and manage regulatory requirements like emergency call routing and SIM registration. You stay focused on innovation while we handle the complexity.
We are proud to be the connectivity partner for 8 of the world’s top 10 Chinese car OEMs. These companies are leading the way in connected and software-defined vehicles, and we’re honored that they trust Telenor IoT to power their oversees ambitions.
Seth Ryding, Chief Sales Officer (CSO) Global, Telenor IoT
IoT Drive is built to grow with your business and your vehicles. The table below highlights how our approach differs from traditional setups, giving you a quick overview of the advantages for OEMs.
| Aspect | IoT Drive & Consumer Connect | Traditional Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity | One eSIM, 200+ countries, real-time optimization | Multiple SIMs or roaming deals, limited regional coverage |
| Compliance | Telenor IoT handles global telecom compliance | OEM must manage or contract local telecom providers |
| User Experience | Fully OEM-branded, seamless in-app activation | Third-party portals or carrier-branded logins |
| Monetization | Built-in support for trials, subscriptions, and billing | Complex integrations, no direct revenue path |
| Monitoring & Support | 24/7 proactive monitoring supported by AI, one point of contact | Fragmented, reactive support via multiple carrier helpdesks |
| Future Readiness | eSIM, 5G, SGP.32 ready, OTA updates | Often requires physical SIM swaps or hardware upgrades |
No more juggling dozens of contracts, SIM types, and roaming agreements. With IoT Drive, you get one integration, one invoice, and one global support team that scales with you.
From high-availability requirements to OTA scheduling tools and second-owner SIM re-provisioning, IoT Drive is built around the realities of vehicle life cycles, not generic IoT use cases.
Regulatory and technical requirements are handled seamlessly in the background. From SIM registration to emergency call routing, we take care of it, so you can focus on delivering the best driver experience.
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We’ve been on every side of the connected car journey — building networks, shaping strategies, and working within OEMs. With deep industry experience, we speak your language and understand your challenges as a car manufacturer. Our mission is to make global deployment simple, secure, and scalable. Welcome to reach out to us!
Erik Fibert,
Commercial Lead Automotive
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