Asset tracking

GPS tracker SIM cards for asset tracking from US$1.00 a month

Low-power multi-IMSI SIMs for containers, pallets, equipment and high-value goods that move across borders. LTE-M and NB-IoT, 180+ countries, per-MB pricing you can see.

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Asset tracking connectivity at a glance

Data per device 1MB to 10MB for periodic position and sensor reports

Preferred technology LTE-M (Cat-M1) for mobility and handover

Roaming permanence Mobile assets avoid permanent roaming rules

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

Per MB, pooled US$0.004 on Go, US$0.0025 on Scale

Worked example 800 trackers at 5MB each: US$816 a month

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

Trial 5 SIMs, 100MB, 30 days, free

Universal eSIMs supplies GPS tracker SIM cards on 600+ networks in 180+ countries 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. 800 trackers at 5MB each on IoT Go cost US$816 a month, US$1.020 per device, with inactive SIMs free.

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

The problem

Assets go where the customer sends them. A container tag fitted in Chennai may report from Rotterdam and then from Lagos. Battery trackers must sleep most of the time and connect anywhere when they wake, and the owner wants to know the moment a tag goes quiet or leaves a region. Asset tracking needs global coverage on one SIM, radio modes that protect the battery, and a bill that stays small when tags are idle.

Connectivity requirements for asset tracking

Asset tracking connectivity requirements

Requirement What asset tracking needs Data per device per month 1MB to 10MB for periodic position and sensor reports; up to 30MB with frequent reporting Latency Minutes are fine for position; under 10 seconds for tamper and geo-fence alerts Roaming permanence Mobile assets avoid permanent roaming rules; assets parked for months in restricted countries may need a local profile Power Battery, 1 to 5 years; PSM and eDRX essential Preferred technology LTE-M (Cat-M1) for mobility and handover; NB-IoT for stationary assets; 2G fallback in regions without LPWA roaming

What you get

Typical devices

Shipping container tags
Pallet and parcel trackers
Construction equipment trackers
Rental tool and bike trackers
Cold-chain loggers
Livestock and wildlife collars

Risks and how we handle them

Risk Our answer LTE-M and NB-IoT roaming gaps in some regions Multi-IMSI with 2G and 4G fallback where LPWA roaming is missing Battery drain from failed attaches at sea or in warehouses Steering tuned to stop repeated attach attempts Trackers stuck in a country without roaming agreements Coverage API to check a destination before shipping Tag theft and reuse IMEI lock and geo-fence alerts

Every SIM comes with the connectivity platform, the REST API and 600+ networks in 180+ countries. See the coverage and roaming rules for the countries you deploy in.

Worked cost example: 800 trackers at 5MB each

Asset tracking monthly cost at published rates

Item Calculation Monthly Tier 800 active SIMs IoT Go SIM fees 800 × US$1 US$800 Data fees 4,000MB × US$0.004 US$16 Total 800 × US$1.00 + 4,000MB × US$0.004 = US$816 a month US$816 Per device US$1.020

Pricing tiers for asset tracking deployments

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

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How to deploy GPS tracker SIM cards in 4 steps

Test with the trial kit

5 SIMs with 100MB each, 30 days, shipped in 3 to 7 working days. Fit them in your shipping container tags and check attach, signal and steering at real sites.

Order from 1 SIM

No minimum on IoT Go at US$1.00 per active SIM plus US$0.004 per MB. Choose 2FF, 3FF, 4FF or MFF2. API keys are issued instantly.

Configure for the use case

Multi-IMSI with 2G and 4G fallback where LPWA roaming is missing. Coverage API to check a destination before shipping. Register a webhook so alerts reach your own platform.

Scale on published rates

At 1,000 active SIMs the rate drops automatically to US$0.6 and US$0.0025. Above 10,000, IoT Enterprise adds an SLA and a dedicated manager.

Universal eSIMs vs the alternatives for asset tracking

Asset tracking connectivity options compared

Option Price transparency Networks Minimum Asset tracking fit Universal eSIMs IoT SIM Published per SIM and per MB Multi-IMSI, 600+ networks None, order 1 SIM Multi-IMSI with 2G and 4G fallback where LPWA roaming is missing Single-operator IoT contract Negotiated, roaming by zone One operator plus partners Often 500+ SIMs, 12 to 36 months Fine domestically; lte-m and nb-iot roaming gaps in some regions remains a risk Consumer SIMs in devices Retail bundles One operator None No bulk management, no IMEI lock, expiry to manage Onomondo, Pelion, 1GLOBAL (observed October 2026) Onomondo €0.0025 to €0.003 per MB; others not published Multi-network via partners Quote-led Capable platforms; sales process before a price

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

Asset tracking: questions engineers and procurement ask

How much data does a GPS asset tracker use?

A tracker reporting once an hour uses about 1MB to 2MB a month. Every 5 minutes uses 5MB to 10MB. Adding temperature, shock and door sensors roughly doubles the payload. Firmware updates over LTE-M add 1MB to 5MB each. Pooling across the fleet means idle tags offset active ones.

What do 800 trackers cost per month?

On IoT Go, 800 trackers at 5MB each cost 800 × US$1.00 + 4,000MB × US$0.004 = US$816 a month, or US$1.02 per tracker. Trackers in a warehouse with suspended SIMs cost nothing, and reactivation takes under 60 seconds through the API.

Does LTE-M roam internationally?

Yes, but not everywhere. LTE-M roaming is broad across North America, Europe, Japan, Australia and much of Latin America, and growing in Asia and Africa. NB-IoT roaming is narrower. Our SIM falls back to 4G LTE or 2G on a different IMSI where LPWA roaming is missing. Use the coverage API or ask us for a country-by-country list.

Will my trackers work on ships and in ports?

In port and within a few kilometres of shore, yes, through the local networks. At sea there is no terrestrial coverage; trackers should sleep and report on arrival. We can configure steering so the device does not drain its battery trying to attach mid-ocean.

What if an asset sits in Brazil or Turkey for six months?

Permanent roaming rules in those countries can lead to the roaming profile being blocked. For assets that stay beyond 90 days we provision a local profile over the air where the tracker has an eUICC. For non-eUICC trackers we advise a short-stay plan and alerts at day 60.

Can I check coverage for a country before I ship?

Yes. GET /v1/coverage returns networks and technologies by country without an API key, and the coverage page lists the roaming rules we track. For a specific country list with LTE-M and NB-IoT confirmation, email us and we reply within 2 working days.

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.

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.

How quickly can I get API access?

Immediately. API keys are issued when you create an account. The REST API uses JSON, we publish a Postman collection, and there are snippets in Python, Node.js and cURL. A sandbox with simulated SIMs lets you test activation, usage and webhooks without hardware.

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Asset tracking IoT SIM

GPS tracker SIM card with published pricing, multi-IMSI coverage and platform.

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Managed IoT connectivity for asset tracking

Managed cellular connectivity for asset tracking devices with pooled data and platform.

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