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3G IoT SIM Card for M2M & IoT

  • One-time payment of 10 Dollars

  • Supporting all mobile radio standards, including 3G

  • 500 MB and 250 SMS

  • 10 years connectivity

  • Coverage worldwide in 173 countries

  • All necessary features included

  • One-time payment of 10 Dollars

  • Supporting all mobile radio standards, including 3G

  • 500 MB and 250 SMS

  • 10 years connectivity

  • Coverage worldwide in 173 countries

  • All necessary features included

3G IoT connectivity is known as a bridge technology between the mobile radio standards 2G and 4G/LTE. Compared to 2G, 3G offers greater bandwidth and thus faster data transmission. 3G plays a minor role when it comes to the connection of devices on the Internet of Things. Meanwhile, new IoT radio tehcnologies like LTE-M and NB-IoT have become established that are specifically tailored to the needs of IoT use cases. No matter whether you are planning with 3G, LTE-M, or NB-IoT, the 1NCE IoT SIM card supports all cellular mobile radio standards.

Interesting Topics Around 3G:

3G Coverage Map

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The List of Countries and Regions (“Coverage List”) and the 1NCE Global Coverage map is current as of the date indicated in the downloadable Coverage List and may be subject to changes, as stipulated in the General Terms and Conditions.

3G IoT Discontinuation 

Network operators are phasing out 3G frequencies for 5G. Known as Shutdown, Sunset, or Phase Out, 1NCE keeps you updated. Your business likely won't be affected but ensure your IoT SIM modules are multi-mode compatible for different radio standards. Stay informed with 1NCE. 

Shutdown List

1NCE IoT Lifetime Flat

With the 1NCE IoT Lifetime Flat, you can connect your IoT devices for a period of 10 years. It is a one-time upfront payment of 10 Dollars. The price includes all necessary features. 

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Overview of Mobile Radio Standards

Stumbling across the network abbreviations 2G, 3G, 4G, NB-IoT and LTE-M? In the IoT Blog, 1NCE lists an overview of current mobile radio standards. Which aspects should be considered when choosing the mobile radio technology?

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3G-Supported Use Cases

Consumer Electronics

Consumer IoT covers multiple IoT use cases, prominently related to Wearables, Consumer Asset Tracking, Service Robotics, and Home Appliances across the US, UK, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Japan, and China.

Healthcare

250+ of our customers have set up their remote monitoring, clinic environment management, medication dispensing, healthcare asset tracking, and more solutions across over 87 countries. 

Industrial Automation

9% of 1NCE customers run Industrial Automation use cases, such supply & cold chain monitoring, predictive maintenance, remote diagnostics, building automation, and more.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure holds 8% share of 1NCE customers’ portfolio, optimizing global infrastructure monitoring with IoT. 

Automotive

Out of the 24,000 customers 1NCE serves today, over 16% are from the automotive sector. which are based in 41 countries.

Retail

1NCE is the preferred choice for Point-of-Sale Terminals, Electronic Shelf Labeling, and Bending Machines within the Retail Sector, spanning major regions such as the US, UK, EU, South Korea, Japan, and China, with typical deployment sizes ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 devices.

Smart City

Smart Cities is one of the major growth sectors in IoT, constituting over 1400 customers in 1NCE portfolio, including Street Lighting, Waste Management, Smart Parking, and other use cases.

Utilities

1NCE's utility customers represent 20% of the whole base with projects spanning 35 countries, driving innovations in smart metering and sustainable energy solutions.

Transport & Logistics

7% of all 1NCE consumers are active in transport and logistics, including asset tracking, equipment rental monitoring, commercial vehicle telemetry, cold chain monitoring, remote food & and beverage monitoring, and other solutions.  

Smart Agriculture

We currently assist more than 1,600 customers involved in pest control, crop monitoring, smart irrigation, bee colony analysis, and other scenarios, constituting 7% of 1NCE customer base. 

Most used Modems

Our customers’ modules offer versatile connectivity, typically combining 2G/3G fallback with Cat-M/LTE-M, NB-IoT, or LTE/4G. Our Knowledge Base provides detailed information on popular module manufacturers, including industry-specific and regional usage trends, customer ratings, and top-performing modules across various providers.

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If you have any questions regarding 1NCE coverage or our connectivity offering, please fill out the contact form. We will respond as soon as possible. Please consider that the 1NCE IoT Lifetime Flat is only valid for business customers.

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What is a 3G SIM card?

A mobile device can connect to a third-generation cellular network by using a 3G IoT SIM card as an authentication key. With the help of these networks, which were based on protocols like UMTS and CDMA2000, data transfer significantly improved over previous 2G systems, enabling multimedia streaming and simple web browsing.  

Can you put a 3G SIM card in a 5G phone?

A 3G IoT SIM card will limit the device's connectivity to 3G or lower network standards, even though it is physically compatible with the slot design of the majority of 5G phones. The user will continue to experience the slower speeds and restrictions of 3G technology, while the phone's sophisticated 5G capabilities will remain dormant. 

What is the difference between a 3G SIM and a 4G SIM?

In comparison to 3G, 4G IoT SIM cards are designed to function with LTE IoT networks, which offer significantly higher data throughput, lower latency, and more efficient networks. This development results from the use of specific frequency bands and radio access technologies. 

Are 3G SIMs still available?

3G IoT SIM cards are fast losing their operating lives. In order to free up spectrum for 4G and 5G services, telecom companies are actively decommissioning their 3G infrastructure. As a result, 3G access is becoming less dependable, and these IoT SIM cards will eventually become outdated when network support is removed.   

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Buy the 1NCE IoT Lifetime Flat now

Visit the 1NCE Shop and start connecting your IoT devices easily. Simply order your IoT SIM cards, choose the desired type of IoT SIM card and fill out all required forms. After the payment has been approved you get your cards within two to three business days. 

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