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SIM Cards for Smart Watches: Do You Need One?

When you think of smart watches, you probably think of the big name smart watches from Apple, Garmin, or Samsung. Most of these smart watches rely on the cellular network of your smartphone via bluetooth or WiFi for connectivity. However, if you’re wanting to upgrade your smart watch connectivity without tethering it to your phone […]

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The Rise and History of IoT

The heart of innovation is effective and accessible communication. The Internet of Things (IoT) has made it possible for devices to relay information from one to another. In the past, this exchange of information between devices has often been referred to as machine-to-machine communications (M2M). M2M SIM cards allow devices to send and receive data. […]

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Understanding the relationship between IoT and big data

IoT, big data, and the combination of the two are necessities for many modern organizations. IoT and big data are very connected, but they are also distinct. Read on to learn more about IoT, big data, and the relationship they hold.  How does IoT contribute to big data? So how does this relationship between IoT […]

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What is an IoT gateway?

With a growing level of diversity in the IoT ecosystem, how do IoT devices, applications, and users “talk” with varying connectivity requirements and languages? In an industry of expounding technology, the internet gateway facilitates communication. All of your IoT components, including SIM cards and data plans, require a centralized gateway command center. A gateway is […]

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The Importance of IoT in Your Daily Life

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of devices all around that world that are connected to the internet and to each other. So while we commonly think of IoT as something distant, you almost inevitably come in contact with it everyday. If you want to dive a bit deeper into how it all […]

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What to Look for in an LTE Failover Solution

The world as we know it today relies on connectivity to function. Every organization needs to be connected to run day-to-day operations, but sometimes that isn’t always possible. Networks can fail, and connectivity can go down. When networks fail, businesses need connectivity to fall back on to continue daily operations. In this article, we’ll discuss […]

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What Every Business Should Know about Internet Failover

Our global economy is built upon a digital empire ruled by billions of consumers demanding instant access and results. Every moment counts in the world of connectivity. Businesses striving to keep a competitive edge must constantly adapt their operations for the most secure connection. An hour of lost connectivity could cost your business thousands of […]

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What You Need To Know About the 2G and 3G Sunset

The evolution of mobile networks has led to increased speeds and functionality for consumers. The IoT world benefits from these network improvements with widing coverage and stronger connection to deployed devices. However, IoT carriers and customers are experiencing added pressure to stay up-to-date with new network capabilities. As the new networks have risen, old networks […]

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What Is an APN and How to Change It

APN stands for Access Point Name and allows a device’s network to connect to the internet. With the APN settings in place, your device builds a connection to a carrier’s gateway. Part of this process involves the carrier using a defined APN network to choose the assigned IP address(s) and security settings where applicable. You […]

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What Is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

We know you’ve heard a lot of discussions about the internet of things (IoT). Here’s how IoT works, in a simple definition. IoT takes multiple devices and connects them to a cellular network connection. IoT devices are connected to the internet through the same cellular networks that power mobile phones. Such connected devices (think retail […]

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SIMON IoT Introduces Radical Simplicity to the Data Industry

SIMON IoT is here to change the data industry by offering you transparent prices with taxes and fees included, month-to-month contracts, a user-friendly web portal, and access to technical experts 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Officially launching our IoT management platform and pricing model in Los Angeles on October 22, 2019, we […]

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