02 March 2023

BT has switched on its IoT national roaming SIMs for businesses across the UK, allowing them to keep smart devices connected wherever they are, in remote locations or on the move.

BT’s IoT national roaming SIMs will connect devices to the UK’s largest network, EE, so data is quickly and reliably relayed where it’s needed. As well as a primary connection to EE, the SIM can connect to multiple other major UK networks, helping to keep smart devices online.

Courier and delivery companies, in particular, stand to benefit from the new service by gaining access to reliable, fast network access no matter where they are. The new IoT service will help end users improve accuracy and efficiency by giving them access to important information in real-time. One example of this would be providing visibility of fuel efficiency, changes to a delivery schedule and cold chain management so temperatures can be constantly monitored on a refrigerated vehicle.

IoT national roaming ensures that devices can continue performing to a high standard even in the harshest remote conditions thanks to the enterprise-grade IoT SIMs, offering reliable, fast connectivity.

“Businesses across the UK are increasingly understanding the benefits of using IoT devices in running their operations,” said Marc Overton, managing director, Division X at BT. “And now, with the unveiling of our IoT national roaming SIMs, we’re making sure those connections stay strong no matter where business takes you.”

In addition to improved connectivity, BT’s IoT national roaming service will offer a secure management portal with full security measures to protect important data and help businesses keep track of all their smart devices. This allows companies to focus on their core operations without worrying about data breaches or device mismanagement.

The added benefit of being able to switch to other operator networks, when necessary, also offers greater simplicity for businesses with many currently negotiating separate deals with mobile network operators depending on where they have operations in the country.

Shaking up the B2B IoT market with new connectivity capabilities is proving to be on trend, with more news coming this week from Minima and stacuity, which are teaming up to revolutionise IoT installations across multiple industries. Minima’s decentralised blockchain capabilities will be integrated with stacuity’s programmable core mobile network and SIM cards, providing an exciting set of tools for IoT customers.

This collaboration is set to democratise access to mobile connectivity by combining their powerful and complementary technology, making it easier for telecom operators, service providers, and IoT solution developers to innovate at the intersection of IoT and blockchain. IoT customers will gain the tools they need to enhance their IoT installations across numerous industries, including smart buildings, energy, automotive, health, logistics, and water.

“We are excited to partner with stacuity to offer a powerful set of tools for industrial IoT installations in a secure decentralised manner,” said Hugo Feiler, CEO, Minima. “By integrating Minima’s blockchain technology with stacuity’s programmable core mobile network, we can offer telecom operators secure data handling and users a simple SIM-based product.”

Minima and stacuity are opening up new possibilities for IoT connectivity, security, identity, and decentralisation. This partnership has the potential to accelerate innovation in the IoT market by making these technologies more accessible and user-friendly.