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IoT Roaming for Global IoT Deployments

Industrial IoT deployments require secure, multi-network roaming across operators and borders.

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Telenor IoT enables enterprises, device manufacturers and solution providers to access multiple mobile networks globally through IoT roaming agreements. Our IoT SIM allows devices to connect to different operators, helping ensure reliable connectivity as devices move between markets and network environments.

In some markets, roaming can also enable devices to access multiple networks within the same country. This provides an alternative way to achieve national multi-network connectivity where a domestic SIM cannot access multiple operators.

Telenor IoT participates in roaming agreements negotiated by Telenor Group. Acting together allows us to secure favourable commercial terms with our roaming partners and provide customers with broad network access for international IoT deployments at global scale.

Reliable IoT Roaming at Global Scale

30M+IoT connections globally
200+countries and territories covered
500+partner networks
190+countries and territories with active deployments

How Does IoT Roaming Work?

International roaming describes the ability of a SIM card to connect to mobile networks other than its home network. IoT roaming applies this concept to connected devices, allowing them to use multiple operator networks while moving between markets.

Using a single IoT SIM, devices can connect to available networks without changing hardware or connectivity settings. IoT roaming also supports technologies commonly used in large-scale deployments, including LTE-M, NB-IoT and power-saving features such as PSM and eDRX.

What Are the Benefits of Roaming?

Having access to multiple networks helps improve coverage and resilience, which are important aspects of a successful IoT deployment.

Using roaming for network access in many markets also simplifies deployment, as only one integration and one IoT SIM are required. There is no need to download separate SIM profiles or manage multiple SIM variants.

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Multi-network Connectivity and Resilience

IoT roaming allows devices to connect to multiple operator networks within each market. This improves resilience by enabling devices to switch between networks if coverage changes or a network becomes unavailable.

Simplified Global Deployments

Using roaming simplifies international IoT deployments. A single IoT SIM and connectivity integration can support devices across multiple markets, reducing the need to manage different SIM variants or separate connectivity arrangements.

Connectivity Management

Telenor IoT’s connectivity management platform enables customers to monitor and control device connectivity across their deployments, helping simplify operational management.

Robust Security

Our reliable network infrastructure and advanced encryption protocols ensure that your IoT devices and data remain protected at all times.

Cost-Effective Solutions

Roaming agreements and flexible pricing options help support different deployment models and connectivity requirements.

Simplified Technical Set-Up

A single IoT SIM, integration and support interface simplify the technical setup and ongoing management of global IoT deployments.

Control Roaming Connectivity With the Roaming Selection Tool

Roaming Selection Tool

Telenor IoT's Roaming Selection Tool lets you define which countries and networks your devices connect to—in real time, without contract changes.
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Roaming for IoT Deployments: Watch the Video

Learn more about IoT roaming and how it supports global device deployments. In this video, Telenor IoT explains how roaming, national roaming strategies and operator partnerships help ensure reliable connectivity for IoT deployments.

This video was produced in September 2022 and reflects the product features available at that time.

2G and 3G Network Sunsets and What They Mean for IoT

As new technologies enable faster data speeds and larger data volumes, older technologies are gradually retired. In recent years, some operators around the world have started shutting down their 2G and 3G networks to free spectrum for 4G and 5G.  Learn more in our white paper “2G/3G Network Sunset“.

This is a slow shift, and the majority of our roaming partners have yet to set their plans for their network sunsets. We have an active dialogue with our partners to ensure that we get advance notice before a network is shut down. This allows us to pass this information on to our customers in plenty of time to prepare and avoid a discontinued service. This kind of technology shifting is inevitable, but it can cause problems for our customers if their devices are relying solely on the older technologies.

As a trusted partner we advise our customers on choosing devices that are fit for the future and preferably use multiple technologies to ensure that the device can be used during the full life span of the customer product.

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