Telia Company has announced the launch of a service called Telia Global IoT Connectivity. There are four elements, namely a Telia eSIM powered by Embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC), a global network of integrated operators, a programmable network, and a cloud platform to manage it all. This combination enables businesses and organisations to control and manage all their global IoT data and connectivity from one single portal, said Telia.
Bjorn Hansen, head of IoT at Telia, said customers needing worldwide deployment have to deal with multiple operators and a number of regulatory and taxation issues to stay compliant. Telia Global IoT Connectivity goes beyond roaming, said Hansen, and provides local subscriptions in highly regulated markets. Customers can now instantly control what their devices can or cannot access with a network that adapts dynamically to connectivity needs, he added
The operator said that analyst firm Transforma Insights estimates that the global IoT market will expand to 24.1 billion devices in 2030, generating USD 1.5 trillion in annual revenue. Transforma Insights estimates that the new approach to providing worldwide IoT connectivity can save companies on average 28 percent of the costs of global IoT deployments
The company said that Telia Global IoT Connectivity tackles commercial and technical pitfalls of worldwide deployments as well as the challenge of managing a network of operators and IoT data as the number of connected devices rises. Telia Global IoT Connectivity provides simplicity and a new layer of control of data and connectivity on top of existing connectivity management platforms, the operator added.
IoT network access using local profiles is available in over ten countries, covering four continents. Telia Global IoT Connectivity uses a network of over 400 roaming partners and a cloud-native platform, providing compliance and security, it said.
