CAT-M NB-IoT SIM card airtime subscription is ideal for the communication of devices that must be operated without an external power supply. Supporting the two main types of cellular IoT connectivity Narrowband IoT, or NB-IoT for short, and Long Term Evolution for Machines, also called LTE-M or CAT-M.
The main difference between CAT-M and NB-IoT is the frequency bandwidth. As the name NarrowBand suggests, the frequency bandwidth for NB-IoT is considerably lower than for CAT-M (LTE-M). The data throughput rate is also higher with CAT-M, with up to 1 Mbit/s. For NB-IoT, the data rate is much lower, at up to 128 Kbit/s.
In terms of building penetration, NB-IoT performs better than CAT-M and is therefore predestined for stationary applications, especially in buildings and basements. CAT-M scores particularly well in mobile IoT applications (Asset Tracking, Health Care, Live Tracking, Security Alarms and Wearables), because the technology supports what is known as “handover,” seamless radio cell switching without interruption.
M2M Data Connect is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that provides secure, reliable cellular connectivity. This plan includes CAT-M and NB-IoT Vodafone Network, SIM Card cost, APN, IoT Platform and support. CAT-M NB-IoT SIM cards are cost-effective and energy-efficient. They are designed to send small packets of data, which is ideal for battery-driven sensors.
M2M SIM Card Pricing
£3.47 M2M SIM Card.
Data Plan Pricing
Your monthly pooled bundle plans Include:
| Data included |
12 Months Prepaid SIM |
Unit |
| 1 MB |
£10.68 |
Per SIM |
| 5 MB |
£23.60 |
Per SIM |
| 10 MB |
£63.10 |
Per SIM |
The M2M Data Connect CAT-M NB-IoT SIM card is available in all sizes: mini, micro and Nano format. M2M Data Connect prepaid data plans come with free access to our IoT platform that gives you total control over your SIM estate. The CAT-M NB-IoT Vodafone Network is ideal for devices that send small data packets. Perfect for battery-driven sensors.
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- CAT-M and NB-IoT SIM Card ideal for battery-driven sensors and support a longer device lifespan.
- CAT-M (LTE-M) data throughput rate up to 1 Mbit/s
- NB-IoT data throughput rate up to 128 Kbit/s.
- CAT-M (LTE-M) has Lower latency and higher data rate than NB-IoT.
- NB-IoT Strong indoor coverage with over +20 dB over the traditional GSM standard, providing better signal penetration deep inside buildings.
- NB-IoT Coverage in 24 countries and CAT-M Coverage in 8 countries.
- APIs for custom integration and IoT platform for live SIM management, traffic and cost control with watchdog alerts
- Fits any device: SIM card in mini (2FF), micro (3FF) and Nano (4FF) format
- Contract term 12 months prepaid (Auto-renewal)
- Please Note: No SMS is available on the CAT-M NB-IoT SIM. Please select “No” on the question “Do you require SMS?” on the placement of your order.
Coverage and Networks
| Country |
Networks |
| Austria |
T-Mobile (CAT-M and NB-IoT) |
| Belgium |
Proximus (NB-IoT) |
| Czech Republic |
Vodafone (NB-IoT) |
| Denmark |
Telenor (CAT-M and NB-IoT) |
| Denmark |
TDC (NB-IoT) |
| Estonia |
Elisa (NB-IoT) |
| Germany |
Vodafone (CAT-M and NB-IoT) |
| Germany |
T-Mobile (CAT-M and NB-IoT) |
| Greece |
Vodafone (NB-IoT) |
| Ireland |
Vodafone (NB-IoT) |
| Italy |
Vodafone (NB-IoT) |
| Netherlands |
Vodafone (CAT-M and NB-IoT) |
| Norway |
Telenor (CAT-M and NB-IoT) |
| Portugal |
Vodafone (NB-IoT) |
| Romania |
Vodafone (NB-IoT) |
| Russia |
MTS (NB-IoT) |
| Spain |
Vodafone ( NB-IoT) |
| Sweden |
Tele2 (CAT -M) |
| Switzerland |
Sunrise (NB-IoT) |
| UK |
Vodafone (NB-IoT) |
| South Africa |
Vodafone (NB-IoT) |
| Malaysia |
Maxis (NB-IoT) |
| New Zealand |
Vodafone (CAT-M and NB-IoT) |
| Taiwan |
FarEasTone (NB-IoT) |
| Vietnam |
Vietel (NB-IoT) |
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