IoT & 5G connectivity

Get a site or a device online without waiting for a fixed line.

Multi-network IoT SIMs pick the strongest signal available, and 5G rapid connectivity is a plug-and-play 4G/5G service with a static IP — as a primary link, a backup, or a stopgap until Ethernet arrives.

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180 countries

IoT SIMs that can use 650 networks across 180 countries, one bill.

1Gb/s

5G rapid connectivity with speeds up to 1Gb/s and a public static IP.

Backup

Use 5G as pre-Ethernet, then keep it as failover when the fixed line is live.

Who it is for

Built around how the site actually works

We match the product to the premises, the team, and the contract you already have — not a generic package.

  • Sites waiting on a leased line that still need to trade this month.
  • Pop-up, seasonal or construction sites that will not have fibre for long.
  • Alarms, door systems and smart devices that still sit on ageing 3G or 4G.
  • Businesses that need a true failover with a public IP that stays the same during an outage.

The range

Two products, often used together

Options explained in plain English. Pricing is quoted to your sites and term — we do not publish a public rate card.

IoT data SIMs

A multi-network SIM that connects to the strongest available network rather than a steered “preferred” operator — so there is virtually no downtime from a single-network outage. Allowances run from 1MB for a quiet alarm circuit up to 150GB for data-heavy devices. Static IPs are available for hosted products such as voice. Unsteered, plug-and-play, and billed as one SIM.

5G rapid connectivity

A user-friendly 4G/5G service with unlimited data (fair usage applies), a public static IP and low latency. Networks are EE, Vodafone or O2 — a postcode check decides the best fit. Use it as pre-Ethernet, as a primary connection, or as backup. Routers are specified to the site: a compact unit if you already have a LAN, or a stand-alone device if you do not.

Contract shapes for 5G

Pre-Ethernet: a short commitment then 30-day rolling, so you are not locked in once the fixed line lands. Backup: 12-, 24- or 36-month terms, delivered as cold or warm standby depending on the infrastructure. Indoor or outdoor antennas and cable extensions are available for hard-to-reach plant rooms or metal buildings.

IoT as a stepping stone

Provide a router and 4G SIMs, start billing from day one before Ethernet arrives, then convert the same link to backup once the fixed line is live. Ask whether the customer may move premises — that changes whether a fixed circuit is worth it.

Included

What to expect

  • IoT SIMs that are unsteered — the strongest network wins, not the operator’s preferred routing.
  • Optional public or private static IPs, including for hosted voice.
  • 5G with UK support, unlimited data subject to fair use, and a public static IP as standard.
  • A postcode-led network choice between EE, Vodafone and O2 for 5G.
  • Antenna options when the router sits in a basement, plant room or steel-framed building.

Worth knowing

3G and 4G alarm lines are running out of road

As older mobile networks are retired, alarm lines, door controllers and similar kit need a modern IoT path. If a device still has a 3G SIM, that is a conversation to have before it silently fails.

In practice

Where this earns its keep

The leased line is twelve weeks out

5G rapid connectivity gets the site live with a static IP. When Ethernet lands, the 5G service can stay as backup instead of being thrown away.

A retail pop-up

No time for wayleave or a fibre order. A stand-alone 5G router and a short term is usually enough.

A quiet SIM that must never drop

Alarms and door systems often need only a few megabytes, but they need the strongest network at that postcode. That is an IoT SIM, not a consumer mobile plan.

Questions

What should I know before I request a quote?

It can be a primary connection where fibre is weak, but we usually position it as pre-Ethernet or backup. If you need uncontended, symmetrical bandwidth, dedicated Ethernet is still the right product — 5G keeps you trading until it arrives.

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