Each month I pick one professional IoT product that deserves more attention than it gets. It might be a router, a gateway, a sensor, an antenna or a module. Sometimes it is a new launch. Just as often it is something that got lost in a crowded range and turns out to be better than anyone noticed.
November 2026 pick: Teltonika RUTM20
The RUTM20 launched quietly and was easy to forget. When I re-read the specification, it turned out to be the most sensible default router in Teltonika’s range: one part number that covers 4G today and 5G tomorrow, moves operators over the air, and powers the camera next to it.
Verdict: the router to standardise on for small-site and edge deployments. I checked nine rival vendors and found no like-for-like alternative. Read the full RUTM20 review.
| Why it won | What it means on site |
|---|---|
| One SKU for 4G and 5G | One config template, one firmware baseline, one spare on the shelf |
| 2 x SIM plus integrated eSIM | Change operator remotely instead of sending an engineer |
| PoE in and 30 W PoE out | One cable powers the router and the camera beside it |
| 100 x 30 x 93.7 mm, -40 to +75 °C | Fits behind a screen, in a kiosk or on a crowded DIN rail |
How I choose Product of the Month
A product only gets the pick if it passes all five tests:
- It solves a real deployment problem. Speed records and feature counts do not win on their own. Fewer site visits, simpler stock or easier installs do.
- It beats the alternatives. Every pick is compared with the closest rivals from other manufacturers, and the review says plainly where they win.
- The specifications are verified. Claims come from the manufacturer’s own documentation. Anything I cannot confirm stays out.
- You can buy it in the UK. No announcements, samples or products you cannot order.
- The limits are stated. Every review includes a section on when the product is the wrong choice.
Editorial only. Picks are not sponsored. Manufacturers cannot pay for a pick, do not see the review before publication, and there are no paid or affiliate links in the reviews.
All Product of the Month picks
| Month | Product | Type | Why it won |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | Teltonika RUTM20 | 5G router | Global 5G, eSIM and PoE in and out in one compact box |
New picks are added at the top of this table each month.
Product of the Month FAQ
Can a manufacturer pay to be Product of the Month?
No. Picks are editorial and cannot be bought.
Can I suggest a product?
Yes. Send it through the submission form. Suggestions are welcome, but they go through the same checks as everything else.
What kinds of products are eligible?
Professional and industrial IoT hardware and connectivity: routers, gateways, modules, antennas, sensors, SIMs and the platforms that manage them. Consumer smart-home products are out of scope.
How do I hear about new picks?
Each new pick goes out in the IoTPortal newsletter.