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Telecom-independent connectivity provider, 1oT, expands its presence in the U.S. to meet growing demand

Telecom-independent connectivity provider, 1oT, expands its presence in the U.S. to meet growing demand

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- Publish Date: January 12, 2023

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- Publish Date: January 12, 2023

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Telecom-independent cellular connectivity provider, 1oT, expands its presence in the U.S. to meet growing demand

Chicago, IL - January 12th, 2023 -Ā 1oT, a telecom-independent cellular connectivity provider for the Internet of Things (IoT) - an industry that includes smart home devices, wearables, smart city solutions, transportation, and logistics - announces the opening of an office in the United States. Having been the first cellular connectivity provider for Uber's JUMP scooters, 1oT's primary customer base and expertise will continue to be in the micromobility industry. With the opening of an office in Chicago, IL, the company will be closer to its customer base in North America and aims to build an even stronger presence in the region by accelerating cross-border business growth with its single eSIM card.

According toĀ Berg Insight's study,Ā the United States leads the way regarding the number of IoT deployments, despite the country's telecommunications companies focusing mostly on private consumers - such as providing cellular data to cell phones and home Internet services. This has left IoT companies with similar solutions and services to everyday consumers, which are not tailored to the IoT companiesā€™ needs and therefore hinder their growth.

The IoT companies more known to the general public, such as scooter-sharing and shared vehicle companies, are generally not the end users of their products and services. Moreover, it is often unclear where in the world the devices will end up and what kind of telecommunications service they will require. This is precisely why the traditional cellular connectivity service people have for their mobile phones does not work for IoT use cases. For IoT devices to work, they need to be connected to the Internet at all times, regardless of where they are in the world. Physically replacing the SIM card in the device every time it needs a different telecom profile is a huge operational expense for the IoT company, and an inconvenience for end users, as devices will experience downtime. With this in mind, a more comprehensive connectivity solution that can cover the entire world is needed.

1oT has tailored its cellular connectivity offering specifically for IoT companies. The solution combines multiple pre-negotiated telecommunications deals on a single eSIM card, enabling accelerated business growth in North America and worldwide. That way, IoT companies can simplify their manufacturing processes and never have to worry about changing the physical SIM card inside the device, as all profile changes and troubleshooting is done over the air ā€“ on a dynamic self-service SIM management platform.

MaĢˆrt Kroodo, co-founder and CEO of 1oT, comments,Ā ā€œOur mission is to provide IoT companies with a modern cellular connectivity offering. The economy is moving towards efficiency and coherence, while the connectivity market in the United States has long been dominated by legacy telecom monopolies that lock IoT companies to a single service and SIM cards. As the IoT market booms, a new kind of approach is needed to support the IoT companies in theĀ market. They need more than connectivity - they need flexibility in connectivity solutions and a technical solution that helps them keep up with day-to-day connectivity management processes.ā€

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About 1oT:

1oT is modernizing the cellular connectivity market with its telecom-independent eSIM connectivity service, eliminating vendor lock-in and putting speed and flexibility at the heart of the IoT industry. Catered specifically to the Internet of Things market, such as e-scooters, smart meters, and smart home solutions, the Company solves the complexities of operating in different markets and regions by gathering multiple telecom deals on a single eSIM card.

1oT is the first telecom-independent connectivity service provider with its own eSIM infrastructure and connectivity management platform. Today, 1.4 million IoT devices, from bird trackers to e-scooters, are using 1oTā€™s connectivity services in 173 countries.

1oT is a privately held company founded in the early 2010s and has been an active player in the global cellular connectivity market ever since.

Notes to editors:

For more information on 1oT please visit:Ā https://1oT.com/

1oT Press Kit can be accessed at this link:Ā 1oT Press Kit

Media Contact, Head of Communications:Ā Liisi Raa, [email protected], +372Ā 58 112 984

Excerpt: 1oT, cellular connectivity provider for IoT use cases, opens office in the United States to be closer to its customer base in North America.

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