TORONTO – Telus has joined forces with a network of more than 70 carriers to offer a global SIM card that offers customers seamless connectivity and simplified billing across more than 200 networks around the world.
The company said Wednesday that its new Global IoT Connectivity Platform makes it easier for customers to scale their Internet of Things (IoT) businesses globally by connecting internet-enabled devices around the world at simplified rates without roaming charges or currency risk. For example, a shipping company with a fleet tracking solution can continue to monitor its vehicles when they travel to the U.S., Mexico and beyond without swapping out SIM cards, worrying about connectivity or encountering billing surprises.
The platform also provides an at-a-glance dashboard view of the company's connected IoT devices, and SIM cards can be activated or deactivated, monitored for usage, and set to provide data alerts, no matter where they are.
"As Canadian businesses expand into new markets, they are faced with negotiating contracts in different languages, managing their connectivity on multiple platforms and paying bills in foreign currencies to keep their IoT devices connected," said Telus’ VP of the Internet of Things Shawn Sanderson, in the announcement. "By working with an extensive ecosystem of carriers around the world, we're making it simple for our customers and IoT partners to stay connected in more countries than any other carrier network."
In addition to Telus customers, the innovative startups in the Telus IoT Marketplace will also benefit from the new platform, as it enables them to offer a global solution and quickly expand into new international markets. Launched in December 2014, the Telus IoT Marketplace has grown to offer more than 75 solutions from 25 partners.
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