NB-IoT Service Coverage for Low-Power, Long-Range IoT Deployments
Reliable LPWAN connectivity across global mobile networks, engineered for smart metering, sensors, asset tracking, utilities, and other low-bandwidth IoT applications.
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Built for Massive IoT: Deep Coverage, Low Power, and Global Reach
NB-IoT is a dedicated Low Power Wide Area (LPWAN) technology designed to keep high-volume, low-data IoT devices connected in even the most challenging environments. With exceptional indoor penetration, wide-area reach, and ultra-low energy usage, NB-IoT ensures devices remain online for years on a single battery.
IoT Data Connect delivers NB-IoT services across leading global operators, giving you consistent, standards-based connectivity for smart meters, sensors, environmental monitoring, building automation, and large-scale municipal IoT deployments. Whether your devices are in basements, remote rural areas, or spread across national infrastructure, NB-IoT enables secure, dependable communication at minimal cost.
NB-IoT vs LTE-M vs 4G/5G: Which IoT Network Is Right for Your Deployment?
Understand the strengths of each cellular IoT technology so you can select the best option for coverage, power usage, and performance.
NB-IoT (Narrowband IoT)
Engineered for low-power, long-range IoT deployments, NB-IoT is ideal for devices that send small and infrequent data packets. It offers deep indoor penetration, excellent rural reach, and extremely long battery life thanks to power-saving features like PSM and eDRX.
NB-IoT operates on a narrow slice of licensed spectrum, providing secure, interference-resistant communication suitable for large-scale, nationwide IoT rollouts. Devices can remain operational for years without maintenance, making this technology exceptionally cost-effective for high-density deployments.
Best For
- Smart meters
- Environmental sensors
- Smart city infrastructure
- Agriculture & soil monitoring
- Utility networks
- Low-data, battery-powered devices
LTE-M (LTE Cat-M1 / LTE-M)
LTE-M provides more bandwidth than NB-IoT while still maintaining low power consumption. It supports mobility, voice (VoLTE), and two-way communication, which makes it ideal for assets that move or require more frequent data transfer.
Because LTE-M is based on the 4G network architecture, it offers lower latency than NB-IoT and excellent compatibility with existing cellular infrastructure. It is highly suitable for IoT devices requiring a balance of efficiency, coverage, and performance.
Best For
- Asset tracking & telematics
- Wearables & medical devices
- Alarm systems
- Smart building sensors
- Mobile equipment
- Mid-bandwidth IoT deployments
4G / 5G Cellular IoT
4G LTE and 5G networks deliver high throughput, low latency, and advanced capabilities that support complex and mission-critical IoT applications. These networks are ideal for use cases requiring video, real-time control, high-speed data transfer, or edge computing.
With global roaming, multi-network support, and broad coverage, 4G/5G connectivity brings enterprise-grade reliability to industrial automation, robotics, CCTV, transportation, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Best For
- Video telematics
- CCTV & security systems
- Industrial automation
- Retail & enterprise networking
- Transportation & logistics
- High-bandwidth IoT devices
Expert Support for Worldwide IoT Connectivity
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What Is NB-IoT?
NB-IoT (Narrowband IoT) is a 3GPP-standardised radio technology created for massive IoT. It operates on narrow spectrum bandwidth, enabling exceptionally strong signal penetration and highly efficient energy usage. This makes NB-IoT ideal for battery-powered sensors or devices sending small data packets at long intervals.
Why NB-IoT Matters for Modern IoT Use Cases
As IoT ecosystems expand, organisations need connectivity that supports thousands or millions of distributed devices without high operational costs. NB-IoT is designed exactly for this. It offers robust nationwide coverage, deep indoor reach, and excellent reliability without the overhead and power consumption of 4G or 5G.
IoT Data Connect provides NB-IoT coverage through leading global networks, supplying roaming profiles that keep devices communicating wherever deployments scale. Combined with our SIM lifecycle tools, QoS reporting, and real-time usage insights, NB-IoT becomes a powerful foundation for long-term IoT projects.
Benefits of NB-IoT for Businesses
NB-IoT supports extremely long battery life — often 5 to 10 years — making it perfect for devices installed in hard-to-reach locations where maintenance is costly. It also delivers excellent range and deep indoor performance, supporting smart meters, waste management systems, environmental monitoring, utility networks, agriculture sensors, healthcare devices, and smart city infrastructure.
Our NB-IoT SIMs come with secure authentication, QoS controls, and global roaming options, enabling reliable communication and high-density deployments across multiple industries.
Global Coverage
IoT Data Connect can help you achieve nearly 100% global connectivity to meet your business needs. Our IoT SIM cards instantly connect IoT devices to over 600 mobile networks in over 186 countries. We enable free multi-network roaming, ensuring consistent global coverage at all times.
We also offer undirected roaming, allowing your device to freely connect to the best available network.
Why Choose Us?
Multi-Network Coverage
Access 600+ mobile networks worldwide. Always connect to the strongest available signal for continuous data transmission.
Secure Private APN
Keep tachograph and driver data protected with our private APN and VPN options, ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
Scalable SIM Management
Activate, monitor, and manage hundreds of IoT SIMs from one centralised dashboard with real-time analytics.
Low-Data, High-Reliability Plans
Optimised data bundles for tachograph telemetry ensure predictable, low-cost connectivity without compromising reliability.
What our customers think of us.
“I recently changed over to a new system using data SIMs. Richard supplied them at a competitive price. Even more importantly he helped me set everything up. It was all new to me, I would have been lost without him. Since if I have a problem he is always at the end of the phone.”
Steve
Halton Taxi
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