Cologne-based mobile operator 1NCE connects machines and devices that only have to transmit small amounts of data at irregular intervals in the Internet of Things, such as smart water meters and smoke detectors.
Together with Deutsche Telekom, 1NCE offers Europe's first data flat rate for IoT devices: 500 MB data volume over a device lifetime of 10 years for just 10 euros. Deutsche Telekom holds a stake in 1NCE and makes capacities from its narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) machine network available to the provider.
Product features and benefits
- Connect IoT devices through easy-to-configure VPN tunnels
- User-friendly connectivity management platform
- Integrated web shop for ordering and managing SIM cards, selecting rate plans, and reporting
- Additional data volume can be booked
- Highest network availability and reliability
- Plug-and-play IoT connectivity: no unnecessary paperwork, no monthly payments, no complicated contract model
- Transparent IoT connectivity in many regions, with a focus on Europe
A fresh wind
Deutsche Telekom is increasingly partnering with startups, to capture new business areas in the Internet of Things.