Healthcare devices

SIMs for medical devices and remote patient monitoring from US$1.00

Private APN connectivity for glucose monitors, cardiac patches, infusion pumps and home hubs. GDPR-compliant processing, IMEI lock, 99.9% platform availability target and published prices.

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Healthcare devices connectivity at a glance

Data per device 20MB to 200MB for vitals and event uploads

Preferred technology LTE-M for wearables and pumps

Roaming permanence Home devices are fixed, so local profiles matter in restricted countries

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 150 devices at 50MB each: US$180 a month

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

Trial 5 SIMs, 100MB, 30 days, free

Universal eSIMs supplies SIM for medical devicess 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. 150 devices at 50MB each on IoT Go cost US$180 a month, US$1.200 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

A monitoring device that drops offline can delay an alert that matters. Patients carry devices between home, work and hospital, often with no Wi-Fi configured, so cellular is the default path. Device makers need a SIM that connects without patient setup, keeps health data off the public internet, satisfies the privacy team, and costs little enough per unit to be built into the device price.

IoT connectivity

Small SIM. Bigger possibilities.

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

Connectivity requirements for healthcare devices

Healthcare devices connectivity requirements

Requirement What healthcare devices needs Data per device per month 20MB to 200MB for vitals and event uploads; 500MB or more for devices with imaging or video consults Latency Under 1 second for critical alarms; under 5 seconds for routine uploads Roaming permanence Home devices are fixed, so local profiles matter in restricted countries; wearables travel with patients Power Battery wearables need LTE-M with PSM; home hubs are mains powered Preferred technology LTE-M for wearables and pumps; 4G LTE for hubs and telehealth tablets

What you get

Typical devices

Continuous glucose monitor transmitters
Cardiac event patches and Holter monitors
Infusion pumps and ventilators
Remote patient monitoring hubs
Fall-detection wearables
Telehealth tablets and kiosks

Risks and how we handle them

Risk Our answer Health data traversing the public internet Private APN and IPsec VPN so device traffic terminates inside your network Device offline without the patient knowing Attach and detach webhooks feed your monitoring dashboard Regulatory review of the connectivity supplier GDPR-compliant processing, DPA on request, ISO 27001 certification on our roadmap SIM reuse outside the device IMEI lock and data-only profiles

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: 150 devices at 50MB each

Healthcare devices monthly cost at published rates

Item Calculation Monthly Tier 150 active SIMs IoT Go SIM fees 150 × US$1 US$150 Data fees 7,500MB × US$0.004 US$30 Total 150 × US$1.00 + 7,500MB × US$0.004 = US$180 a month US$180 Per device US$1.200

Pricing tiers for healthcare devices 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 SIM for medical devicess 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 continuous glucose monitor transmitters 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

Private APN and IPsec VPN so device traffic terminates inside your network. GDPR-compliant processing, DPA on request, ISO 27001 certification on our roadmap. 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 healthcare devices

Healthcare devices connectivity options compared

Option Price transparency Networks Minimum Healthcare devices fit Universal eSIMs IoT SIM Published per SIM and per MB Multi-IMSI, 600+ networks None, order 1 SIM Private APN and IPsec VPN so device traffic terminates inside your network Single-operator IoT contract Negotiated, roaming by zone One operator plus partners Often 500+ SIMs, 12 to 36 months Fine domestically; health data traversing the public internet 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

Fleet ready

From one tracker to ten thousand.

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

Healthcare devices: questions engineers and procurement ask

Is patient data visible to Universal eSIMs?

No. We see signalling metadata: ICCID, IMSI, network, timestamps and bytes transferred. Payload data is encrypted by your device and, on a private APN with IPsec, never touches the public internet. We process metadata under GDPR-compliant terms and sign a data processing agreement on request.

What do 150 monitoring devices cost per month?

On IoT Go, 150 devices at 50MB each cost 150 × US$1.00 + 7,500MB × US$0.004 = US$180 a month, or US$1.20 per device. Private APN and VPN are on IoT Scale from 1,000 SIMs; below that we route devices through standard APNs with TLS from the device.

What uptime do you commit to?

Our platform availability target is 99.9% per month and we publish status at status.universalesims.com from launch. Network availability depends on the carrier partners; multi-IMSI steering means a single network outage does not take your devices offline. A written SLA is included on IoT Enterprise.

Can a wearable travel with the patient abroad?

Yes. The same SIM connects in 180+ countries through our carrier partners with no change by the patient. Per-MB pricing is the same pooled rate in every covered country, so a patient holidaying in Spain costs the same as one at home.

Do you support HIPAA or ISO 13485 requirements?

We are not a HIPAA covered entity or business associate by default because we do not handle protected health information, only connectivity metadata. We will sign a business associate agreement for private APN deployments where required. ISO 27001 certification is on our roadmap; ISO 13485 applies to the device maker, not the connectivity provider.

How quickly does a replacement SIM activate?

Activation through the console or API applies within 60 seconds. Spare SIMs can be shipped to clinics in advance and stay inactive and free until first use. With eUICC devices, we can also push a replacement profile over the air.

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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Test SIM for medical devicess in your own continuous glucose monitor transmitters

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