Overview
Soracom Air for Cellular is a network connectivity solution that enables device connectivity to public and private network services, as well as cloud services. It utilizes ubiquitous 2G, 3G, and 4G/LTE cellular networks, as well as newer 5G, LTE-M, and NB-IoT networks.
Features
Soracom Air for Cellular integrates with Soracom IoT SIMs to provide global cellular data coverage. Key features include:
- Remote Management: Control IoT SIMs individually or in groups through the User Console, Soracom API, or Soracom CLI.
- Cloud Integration: Connect devices directly to private or cloud-based network services (such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud) without traversing the open Internet.
- Visibility: Monitor cellular data usage, session status, and cell location.
- Communication: Utilize SMS and USSD capabilities to communicate with devices.
By managing your IoT SIMs remotely, you can control data consumption to optimize power usage and manage your budget by setting SIMs to Inactive or Standby status when not in use.