Our feature for your IoT project
1NCE offers reliable network coverage across all relevant and available mobile radio standards such as Rate 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE-M, and NB-IoT with 1NCE IoT Lifetime Flat. In addition, our SIM cards are already 5G-ready, so you can also benefit from this radio standard in the future. With multi-mode functionality in our SIM cards and our network coverage in 173 countries and regions, you can seamlessly switch between all mobile standards and benefit from global, reliable connectivity for your devices. Find out which wireless standards are available in which countries from our country coverage.
Advantages of All Mobile Standards
All-encompassing
Strong 1NCE connectivity through 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE-M, and NB-IoT
Worldwide
Mobile standards in 173 countries and regions
Future-proof
Support for all mobile radio standards for long-term planning security
Seamless
Best network stability through seamless switching between mobile communication standards
IoT relies on a set of standards so that all devices could communicate and work properly in the ecosystem. These standards imply communication protocols, data formats, and security aspect. All these standards enable devices from various manufacturers to connect and share data, which means a tendency to interoperability. The organizations developing and maintaining these standards include IEE, IETF, ITU, and more.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) offers several standards applicable to different aspects of IoT devices. For example, IEC 62443 standards focus on cybersecurity for industrial automation, while IEC 61131 standardizes programming languages for PLCs.
The type of radio spectrum depends on the required range, data transfer rate, energy consumption, and price. They include cellular networks. Many of the carriers enable dedicated LPWA optimized for IoT devices. They work on licensed frequencies, such as LTE Cat-M1 or NB-IoT. ISM band enables short-range communication between devices utilized by Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Zigbee protocols. Additional unlicensed bands like LoRaWAN offer extended range for certain applications, especially in rural or remote areas.
