International IoT connectivity: challenges and solutions for providers
"IoT providers that want to support customers with international connectivity requirements need to develop options that do not rely on roaming."
IoT roaming is effective in many countries, but some countries present regulatory or commercial challenges that make roaming unfeasible. IoT providers have options to navigate these challenges but must decide if the potential gains are greater than the associated investment and complexity in developing these solutions.
Information included in this report
- An overview of the challenges that IoT providers are facing in trying to provide global connectivity
- Analysis of the solutions to these challenges
- Recommendations for IoT providers that are seeking to provide international connectivity
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