Global IoT SIM

Global IoT SIM card: 600+ networks in 180+ countries from US$1.00 a month

One multi-IMSI SIM that attaches to the best available partner network wherever the device is, with one pooled data balance and one published price per MB.

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Global IoT SIM at a glance

Per active SIM ₹89 ($1) a month on IoT Go, $0.60 on IoT Scale

Per MB (pooled) US$0.004 on IoT Go, US$0.0025 on IoT Scale

Minimum order 1 SIM, no contract

Coverage 600+ networks in 180+ countries through our carrier partners

Form factors 2FF, 3FF, 4FF, MFF2 embedded eUICC

Technologies 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-M, NB-IoT, 5G where supported

Free trial kit 5 SIMs, 100MB each, 30 days

API REST and JSON, keys issued instantly

The Universal eSIMs global IoT SIM is a multi-IMSI SIM that connects to 600+ networks in 180+ countries through our carrier partners for US$1.00 per active SIM per month plus US$0.004 per MB pooled on IoT Go, or US$0.60 and US$0.0025 on IoT Scale from 1,000 SIMs. Available in 2FF, 3FF, 4FF and MFF2 with no minimum order.

Prices checked on 25 October 2026 · Inactive SIMs are free · No minimum order · Billed monthly in USD or INR

What you get

Multi-IMSI with steering

Several operator identities on one SIM. The device attaches to the strongest partner network in each country and switches automatically if that network fails.

One pooled balance

Every active SIM draws from one pool at one per-MB price, in every covered country. No zones, no roaming surcharges, no per-country plans to manage.

Platform and API included

Lifecycle, alerts, diagnostics, geo-fencing and IMEI lock in the platform, with REST API keys issued instantly. See the developer quick start.

IoT connectivity

Small SIM. Bigger possibilities.

Published pricing, no minimums, a platform and an API from the first SIM.

Global IoT SIM pricing

Example: 1,000 × US$0.60 + 25,000MB × US$0.0025 = US$662.50 a month for 1,000 devices at 25MB each on IoT Scale. Full tier detail on the pricing page.

IoT SIM pricing by volume tier

Tier Active SIMs Per active SIM Per MB, pooled Inactive SIMs Contract Includes Next step IoT Go 1 to 999 active SIMs ₹89 ($1) per month US$0.004 Free None, cancel any time Global multi-IMSI SIM, platform, API, webhooks, email support Order online IoT Scale 1,000 to 10,000 active SIMs $0.60 per month US$0.0025 Free 12 months optional for a further 10% off Everything in Go plus pooled bundles, private APN, static IP, priority support Talk to us IoT Enterprise 10,000+ active SIMs Custom Custom Free Negotiated Everything in Scale plus eUICC profiles, SLA, dedicated manager, custom integrations Request a quote

How to deploy a global IoT SIM

Order online or request the trial kit

Order from 1 SIM on IoT Go, or request the free trial kit of 5 SIMs with 100MB each. SIMs ship from India and the EU in 3 to 7 working days. API keys are issued the moment your account is created.

Fit the SIM and activate

Insert the 2FF, 3FF or 4FF SIM or solder the MFF2 chip. Activate from the console or with one API call. The device attaches to the strongest partner network in under a minute.

Set alerts, groups and locks

Group SIMs by project, set usage thresholds, enable IMEI lock and geo-fencing, and register a webhook so events land in your own systems.

Pay for what is active

Each month you pay US$1.00 per active SIM plus US$0.004 per MB across the pool on IoT Go. Inactive and suspended SIMs cost nothing. Scale pricing applies automatically from 1,000 active SIMs.

Global IoT SIM vs single-operator SIM vs local SIMs per country

Global IoT SIM compared with alternatives

Option Networks per country Price transparency Operations Best for Universal eSIMs global multi-IMSI SIM Several partner networks with automatic steering Published per SIM and per MB, same rate everywhere One SKU, one platform, one invoice Fleets, assets and products shipped to many countries Single-operator IoT SIM One home network plus that operator's roaming partners Roaming rates vary by zone; often quote-only One platform, but roaming bills by zone Devices that stay in the home country Local SIM in each country Strongest local network Local retail or enterprise tariffs One contract, one platform and one SKU per country Very large single-country deployments Onomondo, Pelion, 1GLOBAL (observed October 2026) Multi-network through their partners Per-MB floor published by Onomondo only; others quote-only Platform and API; sales-led onboarding Enterprise accounts with procurement cycles

Universal eSIMs vs Onomondo vs Pelion vs 1GLOBAL

What each provider publishes on its own website, observed October 2026. We publish every price, accept orders from 1 SIM and ship a 100MB trial against the 50MB that is standard elsewhere.

IoT connectivity providers compared, observed October 2026

Provider Prices on website Per SIM Per MB Minimums and tiers Trial API Partner programme Universal eSIMs Published US$1.00 (IoT Go), US$0.60 (IoT Scale) US$0.004 (Go), US$0.0025 (Scale) None, order 1 SIM online 5 SIMs, 100MB each, 30 days Public docs, sandbox, Postman Published reseller and API terms Onomondo Partly Not published €0.0025 to €0.003 pay-as-you-go Tiers quote-only Free sandbox Public API docs Three-tier programme, no numbers Pelion Not published Not published Not published Essentials, Professional, Enterprise by quote 5 eUICC SIMs, 50MB each, 30 days Portal and APIs, docs on request None found 1GLOBAL Not published Not published Not published Four models: World Plans, Pay-as-you-grow, Shared Bundle, Shared Flex Enterprise sales process API on request Enquiry only

Competitor details are as displayed on their public pages in October 2026 and change without notice. Where a provider publishes no price we say so rather than guess.

Technical specifications

IoT SIM technical specifications

Specification Detail Form factors 2FF (mini), 3FF (micro), 4FF (nano), MFF2 (embedded, solderable) Radio technologies 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-M (Cat-M1), NB-IoT, 5G where supported SIM type Multi-IMSI with automatic steering; eUICC variants with remote SIM provisioning Remote provisioning GSMA SGP.02 (M2M) and SGP.32 (IoT) as supported by our profile partners Operating temperature Industrial grade: -40°C to +105°C on 2FF, 3FF, 4FF and MFF2 Write cycles and life 1,000,000 write cycles, 10-year minimum data retention, 15+ year design life on MFF2 Coverage 600+ networks, 180+ countries through our carrier partners SMS A2P machine SMS at US$0.03 per message; no voice Private networking Private APN, static IP, IPsec VPN on IoT Scale and above, setup from US$250

Security and compliance

These are commitments and a roadmap, stated plainly. We do not list certifications we do not yet hold.

Security and compliance commitments

Area What we do today Roadmap Data protection GDPR-compliant processing of connectivity metadata; data processing agreement available on request Data residency options in India and the EU planned for 2027 Information security Encrypted at rest and in transit; role-based access; audit log of every console and API action ISO 27001 certification is on our roadmap, target audit in 2027 API security Bearer keys scoped per role; HMAC-SHA256 signed webhooks; key rotation without downtime OAuth 2.0 client credentials for enterprise accounts Network security Data-only profiles; IMEI lock; APN restriction; private APN and IPsec on IoT Scale Private LTE breakout points in additional regions Availability Platform availability target 99.9% per month; public status page from launch Written SLA with service credits on IoT Enterprise Payload visibility We see ICCID, IMSI, network, timestamps and byte counts. We never see your device payload Unchanged

Fleet ready

From one tracker to ten thousand.

Multi-network SIMs, a platform to watch every device, and an API to automate the rest.

Global IoT SIM questions

What makes a SIM a global IoT SIM?

Several IMSIs on one chip, roaming agreements that reach 600+ networks in 180+ countries, and steering logic that picks a partner network automatically. A single-operator SIM roams only where that operator has agreements and at that operator's roaming rates.

How does multi-IMSI steering work?

The SIM holds a list of IMSIs, each belonging to a sponsor operator with its own roaming footprint. On attach, the SIM tries the preferred IMSI for that country; if the network rejects it or signal is poor, it switches to the next within about 60 seconds. You can pin a preferred network per country from the console.

Is the per-MB price the same in every country?

Yes. US$0.004 per MB on IoT Go and US$0.0025 on IoT Scale in every covered country, pooled across the account. There are no zone surcharges. A small number of satellite-only territories are excluded and listed on the coverage page.

Which form factors can I order?

2FF mini, 3FF micro and 4FF nano plastic SIMs in industrial grade, and MFF2 embedded eUICC chips in tape-and-reel for pick-and-place. All are rated -40°C to +105°C. A triple-cut card covering 2FF, 3FF and 4FF is the default for the trial kit.

Does the SIM support LTE-M and NB-IoT roaming?

Yes, where the partner network supports it. LTE-M roaming is broad across Europe, North America, Japan and Australia and growing elsewhere; NB-IoT roaming is narrower. The SIM falls back to 4G LTE or 2G on another IMSI where LPWA is missing. See the NB-IoT and LTE-M page for the country list.

What about permanent roaming restrictions?

Countries including India, Brazil, Turkey, China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Nigeria restrict foreign SIMs that stay long term. We provide local profiles where needed and publish a roaming-rules table on the coverage page, hedged as understood in October 2026. Tell us the countries and we confirm the approach per deployment.

Is there a minimum order or contract?

No. Order 1 SIM online on IoT Go at US$1.00 per active SIM per month with no contract. IoT Scale from 1,000 SIMs has an optional 12-month term that takes a further 10% off the SIM fee. IoT Enterprise above 10,000 SIMs is negotiated.

What does an inactive SIM cost?

Nothing. A SIM is inactive until its first data session and whenever you suspend it. You can hold 5,000 SIMs in stock and pay only for the 300 that are live this month.

How does the free trial kit work?

Request it with a company address and use case. We verify the address, then ship 5 SIMs with 100MB each, valid 30 days, from India and the EU in 3 to 7 working days. You get console and API access on the day you request it, so you can start in the sandbox before the SIMs arrive.

Related IoT pages

IoT SIM pricing · Free trial kit · Developer quick start · Coverage and roaming rules · eSIM and eUICC · NB-IoT and LTE-M · Industry solutions · Partner API

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Five SIMs, 100MB each, 30 days, shipped from India and the EU.

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