Why BMS Systems Use So Much Mobile Data (and How to Fix It)
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In this Connectivity hub you’ll find news and insights on the networks and protocols that connect IoT devices, from 5G and LTE to LoRaWAN and satellite. Learn how cellular, Wi‑Fi and low‑power wide‑area networks enable industrial automation, smart cities and remote monitoring. Explore articles on SIM management, antenna optimisation and network standards across the IoT ecosystem.
When the Cloud Goes Dark: What the AWS Outage Means for the IoT World
On 20 October 2025, Amazon Web Services suffered a regional collapse that left much of the internet staggering.
Industrial Cellular Pi HATs: Why a Teltonika-style Raspberry Pi 4G Module Would Make Sense for IoT
TL;DR : There is growing industry chatter about industrial vendors exploring Raspberry Cellular Pi HAT-format 4G, 5G and NB-IoT modules for IoT deployment.
When Three’s 3internet APN stops giving you a public IP: what CCTV installers need to know in the Vodafone–Three era
CCTV installers have leaned on Three’s cheap unlimited SIMs for years using the 3internet APN to get a public IP address so they could use DynDNS.
Kigen SIM & eSIM: A Deep Dive for IoT Developers
Summary: This article covers Kigen's role in IoT SIM and eSIM infrastructure — explaining the difference between physical SIM, eSIM (eUICC), and iSIM, how remote SIM provisioning works for high-volume...
O2 5G SA Standalone Rollout: What It Means for UK IoT Projects
Virgin Media O2 has just switched on its 5G SA (Standalone) network across hundreds of towns and cities, now covering more than 70% of the UK population.
The State of IoT in the UK in 2025 — What You Actually Need to Know
The hype around the Internet of Things is over. We’re now in the phase where businesses either make IoT work at scale or quietly abandon failed projects.
EDS 2025: The IoT & Connectivity Directory
8–9 October 2025 • Coventry Building Society Arena The Engineering Design Show has always been a magnet for component buyers, design engineers and product managers, but this year’s line-up is particul...
NB-IoT vs LTE-M in 2025–26
The definitive field guide to 3GPP LPWA for real-world IoT deployments in our NB-IoT vs LTE-M Guide. Executive summary NB-IoT and LTE-M are 3GPP’s licensed-spectrum LPWA workhorses.
