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Private APN

Delivering secure Mobile IPSec Tunnels

Private APN

A private APN (Access Point Name) routes encrypted mobile data, between pre-configured IoT devices that contain an M2M SIM card.
After that, the SIMs connect via a resilient interconnect. Forwarding encrypted mobile data directly into the corporate network through secure IPSec tunnels.

What Types of Private APN are available?

We offer two types of Private APN. The first type, is a Share Private APN. This enables a secure IPSec tunnel that’s a non-customisable Private APN.
And the second type is a Dedicated Private APN. Which is a custom-built Private APN, built around your unique specifications.
In addition, our Private APN solution offers a truly secure mobile connectivity. As a result, customer organisation’s data traffic remains within a closed private network.

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Complete M2M SIM APN Solutions

M2M Data Connect is your one-stop partner to design, build and manage your secure network. According to your business needs with or without a private APN.

Secure APN

Private APN is a virtual private network domain for your M2M SIM cards that can allow intra-group (SIM to SIM) connectivity. And can be added with specific traffic management rules.

All SIM Types Supported

All SIM form factors are available: Standard SIM (2FF), Micro SIM (3FF), Nano SIM (4FF), industrial SIM card and integrated SIM chip QFN8/MFF2 to SoftSIM.

IoT Platform

Our IoT platform provides you with the comprehensive tools and resources needed. Including connectivity, operations, analytics, data management and security.

Fixed Public IP

Fixed IP SIM card with public IP address is the most convenient way to ensure reliable connectivity. Always know the IP address of your 4G router using our IoT Platform.

Fixed Private IP

Extend your corporate network to include data SIM cards with a private fixed IP address. Access to the SIMs is via a secure IPsec VPN tunnel.

IP/SEC VPN

IPsec VPN tunnel allowing the host or the remote site to initiate the connection. Using Corporate Firewall and Internet Gateway as the most secure solution.

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How a Private APN Works

Our Private APN offers more security than Public APN, which uses the Internet. In addition, a custom-built Private APN is built around your unique specifications. Connecting your mobile devices in a simple and secure method.
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The most noteworthy feature of having your own Private APN is that it reduces the load of your company firewalls. In addition, your internet connectivity and other border systems.
As a result,  information from mobile devices to back-end systems is more stable, improving the end-user experience. This is very important when using real-time IoT applications. Therefore, it gives enhanced performance and scalability.
Only M2M SIM subscriptions that are authorised by the customer may be provisioned onto a private APN. After that, no other users will have access to this network.
Each M2M device that requires a data connection must first be configured with the supplied APN supplied. In conclusion, this will establish a secure line on devices and keep your data protected all the time.

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Private APN Applications

Many real-time IoT applications require enhanced performance and scalability of a Private APN. Allowing for convenient and secure access to all the customer organisation’s applications.
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IP CCTV cameras

Create safer cities, homes and businesses. Remotely monitor facilities and public spaces in real time with fixed IP SIMs.

Digital Signage

M2M Fixed IP SIM enables communication to the router or media player to manage digital signage content remotely.

Vending machines

Vending owners can remotely manage price adjustments, track stock and enable secure payments with a fixed IP SIM card.

Wind turbines

Two-way communication for response to security risks is vital to control shutdowns. Fixed IP SIMs offer resilience connectivity.

Renewable Energy

Secure remote connectivity to monitor and control the assets with fixed IP SIMs that operate in harsh, remote environments.

Smart meters

Connect energy assets to make energy distribution decisions smarter while empowering customers to do the same.

Transport & Logistics

Fleet management systems, asset tracking, connected road signs, traffic lights & speed cameras need fixed IP SIMs.

Health & Telehealth

Improve health outcomes and reduce costs with real-time visibility into diagnostic data, health alerts, and more

Mobile workforces

Secure 4G Fixed IP SIMs provide superfast, data only Internet connectivity using 4G mobile technology for mobile workforces.

M2M Data Connects SIMs Private APN solution offers truly secure mobile connectivity. This is comparable to the level of protection applied in private networks. Therefore, allowing sending customer organisation’s data to be send in a closed and private network.

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eSIM Connectivity

eSIMs the Missing Link in the Internet of Things

eSIMs are already rapidly gaining traction within the Internet of Things industry.  For instance, they are creating new opportunities for mobile network operators and manufacturers of connected IoT devices for consumers. We have seen machine to machine communications develop and enhance numerous IoT device to be connected. However, with the growing demand for smart connectivity for energy meters to connected cars, we have seen limitations to the standard SIM card. The environments that SIM cards have to endure, such as extreme temperatures or shocks, along with its size has resulted in limitations to applications. eSIM is the key to the future growth of the M2M market The embedded eSIM is the missing link to the Internet of Things. It solves all these problems and creates new opportunities for manufacturers and mobile network operators (MNOs). We will now discuss the features and benefits of the eSIM and how it is the next set up in the evolution of the M2M market. Designed to be rugged and robust The eSIM has been designed to be rugged, it is soldered in place inside a device and then sealed. As a result, this makes it water and temperature-resistant. This makes it more robust and ideal for use in connected cars, which may well be driven in extreme heat and on bumpy roads. They can be connected remotely Remote SIM Provisioning specifications have been built into each eSIM. This enables multiple mobile operators’ profiles to be generated and securely downloaded and provisioned over the air onto an eSIM. Small but powerful The space saved by embedding a SIM can be as much as 90% on a physical card. As a result, the reach of the eSIM extends to new consumer devices like smartwatches, wristbands and rings, increasing the number of mobile connections, and dramatically increases the size of the potential market for MNOs. Always stay connected with eSIM Roaming eSIMs are interoperable which means users can easily switch between any available network. You can host multiple SIM profiles, with software updating all the devices for you as you switch carriers. In addition, the main strength of an eSIM sim is the ability to streamline and amplify. As a result, your devices will always stay connected to the strongest mobile signal, saving you money, time and stress. They are secure An eSIM uses the latest secure encryption and transportation of operator credentials. They come with full compliance with the stringent security requirements of the GSMA’s Security Accreditation Scheme for eSIM remote provisioning. Streamline logistics for MNOs MNOs can now develop truly digital experiences for their subscribers while reducing the burden on their supply chain and gaining customer loyalty. eSIM will power the future The eSIM is soon to play an integral role with the rollout of 5G connectivity. When 5G becomes standard, devices containing eSIMs will possess processing power that is incredibly robust and will rely on them to manage their connection.​ The future will be powered by connectivity, especially in the upcoming rise of the 5G network. M2M Data Connect helps to power the future Using the M2M DataConnect IoT Platform tools and connectivity solutions helps to power the future of 5G connectivity with eSIMs.  Therefore, feel free to contact our IoT experts to learn more how we can help with your eSIM project requirements. Get in touch with us today or or complete the below form for a quote.

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Fixed IP SIM Cards

Fixed IP SIM Cards with public IP address assignments

Fixed IP SIM Cards with public IP address assignments enabling 4G mobile broadband connections that are fixed. Our 4G Fixed IP SIM Cards with public IP address assignments give you a connection to the mobile Internet with a public IP address enabling you to connect directly to your 4G router. As a result, this gives you the ultimate connectivity for your business, the fastest internet available on 4G and the ability to connect anytime, anywhere, choose an M2M Data Connect fixed IP SIM card. Why Do I Need A Fixed IP SIM Card with Public IP Address? If you want to remotely access your 4G router over the mobile broadband Internet then a Fixed IP SIM card is needed.  A fixed IP SIM card with Public IP address is the most convenient way to ensure reliable connectivity because you always know what your 4G router IP address is.  As a result, when your router reboots it will always have the same IP address and you manage your SIMs using our M2M SIM management. Fixed IP SIM Cards supplied with a choice of Public or Private IP address assignments Watch our Fixed IP SIM Card video to find out more.  And to get a free quote please visit our Fixed IP SIM Cards product range. What’s the difference between a standard data SIM and a Fixed IP SIM Card with Public IP Address? If you use a standard Data SIM card to connect to the internet over the 4G network and visit www.showmyip.co.uk then the IP address it shows is the public IP address for the mobile network.   The mobile network IP address is shared over many other different user devices.  As a result, you will be unable to connect to your router and connected devices because your normal data SIM has a private IP address. To get a standard Data SIM card obtained directly from the mobile network then you would probably need to have a VPN server at your head office and configure each of your 4G routers as VPN clients to connect to your head office server. As a result, the IP address allocated to your SIM connection will be a private IP on the mobile network. This means that you can’t use Dynamic DNS / DDNS because the IP address that the router reports to your DYNDNS service will be the private one which is behind the actual public IP address on the mobile provider’s network. To use Dynamic DNS / DDNS you will require a Fixed IP SIM Card with Public IP Address.  This allows you to connect to a router and connected IoT devices from any computer connected to the internet.  After inserting the SIM, you have to configure the M2M APN with inbound port filtering.  As a result, you get a fixed public IP connection to allow remote access to your devices. Fixed IP SIM Cards with Public IP address M2M Data Connect offers mobile data SIM cards with a public IP address.  This means that once you insert your SIM card into your 4G router and have correctly configured your SIM Card APN settings the router will connect to the 4G network.   This gives you a publicly available IP address that never changes. Your router will then connect to the  Internet connection with a fixed, public IP address you can communicate to the router directly from anywhere on the Internet and then use port forwarding to connect to your devices on the LAN.  When using a fixed IP SIM card with a public IP address ensure that your 4G router firewall settings are correctly configured because your router will be exposed to the internet.  Many routers will have advanced features and restrict inbound connections to a single IP address or IP address range. Fixed IP SIM Applications Fixed IP SIM applications for business-critical requirements depend on secure remote management and resilient communication.  There are many applications that need fixed IP, there are just some of them: IP CCTV cameras Mobile POS Digital signage Site to site 4G connections Vending machines Tracking devices Secure remote management Smart meters Fleet management systems Remote media Wind turbines Wireless internet mobile workforces At M2M Data Connect, we offer a selection of connectivity services IoT Connectivity from our fixed IP SIM packages, so you can be certain to get the complete M2M data connectivity solution to suit your business, at competitive prices. Fixed IP SIM Cards supplied with a choice of Public or Private IP address assignments To get our latest prices or get a quote please visit our Fixed IP SIM Cards product range. Need help, information, or want to order? For more information regarding our services, contact us today on +44 161 660 2492.

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What is a private APN network

A private APN (Access Point Name) routes mobile data traffic from mobile devices directly into organisations’ corporate data networks. As a result, the M2M devices using a private APN don’t share the public data pathways. A choice of shared or dedicated Private APN Watch our What is a private APN video to find out more.  And to get a free quote please visit our Private APN product range. Every M2M device that needs a data connection must be configured to the APN of its SIM card carrier. It provides an extra layer of security for your M2M device, which means devices are more secure and may not need to use VPN client software. Most noteworthy, this reduces the load on company firewalls, Internet connectivity and other border systems. In addition, information from mobile devices to back-end systems is more stable, improving the end user experience. Particularly when using real-time applications. Custom Private APN Best Solution for Enterprises The best solution for enterprises that require a single, secure link using the internet is to have a custom Private APN built. A custom private APN enables you to limit access to devices to a very narrow network. The number of SIM cards on APN could be as few as one or as many as 1 million. Enterprises benefit from higher services levels with high bandwidth availability, as they no longer share with consumer bandwidth. Benefits of using Static IP address with custom Private APN M2M devices using a custom private APN will still get a dynamic public IP address that will often change. As a result, the device initial connection to the remote server can’t use this IP. The solution is to set up a static fixed private or public IP address on the custom private APN. As a result, it’s recommended to have a custom private APN for security-critical applications. Specific IP addresses can be assigned to M2M SIM cards, so devices can be uniquely identified. Very useful to account for certain assets, machines, applications, or people. M2M Private APN pricing To get our latest prices or get a quote please visit our Private APN product range. Need help, information, or want to order? For more information regarding our services, contact us today on +44 161 660 2492.

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