IoT & M2M SIM Cards for Businesses

If your business runs vehicle trackers, card machines, sensors or other connected equipment, it needs a SIM built for devices rather than people. Here's what IoT and M2M SIMs are, what to look for, and how to get set up.

What Is an IoT or M2M SIM?

M2M (machine-to-machine) and IoT (Internet of Things) SIMs connect equipment, rather than a person, to the mobile network. Instead of sitting in a phone, they sit inside a tracker, a payment terminal, a vending machine or a sensor, and send small amounts of data whenever the device needs to.

Common Uses

• Vehicle and asset tracking — fleets and equipment reporting their location and status.
• Card payment terminals — connectivity that doesn't depend on a site's broadband.
• Vending and unattended retail — remote stock and payment reporting.
• Sensors and monitoring — readings sent back without a wired connection.

What to Look For

• Visibility — being able to see usage and connection status as it happens, not in a monthly report.
• Self-service control — activating SIMs and barring data or calls yourself, rather than raising a support ticket.
• Coverage where your devices are — including abroad, if equipment travels. Check how many countries are supported and whether roaming charges apply.
• Tariffs that suit small, frequent data use — devices rarely need the large allowances that phone plans offer.
• The right SIM for the job — staff phones need a standard business plan instead. See our business mobile SIM deals page.

How Plustel Fits In

Plustel's M2M and IoT SIMs include real-time call and data records, online provisioning, and data and call barring, with coverage across 200+ countries. As with all our services, we work entirely through accredited partners rather than selling directly, so you'll be connected with a partner who can recommend the right setup for your devices.

To understand the technology first, read our M2M and IoT SIM guide. Otherwise, get in touch below and we'll connect you with a partner.