If you run scooters, e-bikes, or any connected fleet, your SIM choice affects uptime, battery life, and margins. Below is a practical, linkable compendium of global IoT/M2M SIM providers (MVNOs and MNOs), with public pricing where available, coverage claims, and how to contact sales when pricing isn’t published. I’ve also called out providers with micromobility references.
How to choose (fast)
- Coverage & network tech: Make sure you get the radios you need (LTE, LTE-M/Cat-M1, NB-IoT; fallbacks to 2G/3G where still live). Look for multi-network per country and “non-steered” roaming so devices pick the strongest signal.
- Commercial model: Options include pay-as-you-go (per-MB), bundles/pools, per-SIM MRCs, and rare lifetime deals. You’ll see all four below.
- eUICC/eSIM & SIM states: Remote profile swap + the ability to put SIMs inactive/standby can save real money during storage or seasonal dips.
- Compliance/permanent roaming: Some countries limit permanent roaming; prefer providers with local profiles or strong compliance guidance (Vodafone, Transatel/NTT, Wireless Logic, etc.).
Quick comparison (offer → company → headline pricing)
Offer / Plan
Company
Headline pricing
IoT Lifetime Flat (10 years)
1NCE
$10 one-time incl. 500 MB + 250 SMS; top-ups $10 = 500 MB + 250 SMS.
Self-service (PAYG)
Hologram
$0.03/MB + $1/SIM/mo + $3/SIM; outbound SMS $0.19.
IoT SIM
Telnyx
$1/SIM (eSIM $0.70) + $2/active SIM/mo (standby $0.20/SIM). Regional data rates vary.
Super SIM
KORE (ex-Twilio)
From $3/SIM, $2/active SIM/mo, data from $0.10/MB (PAYG).
Plan01s / PAYG
Soracom
PAYG + bundles; developer pricing documented; rates vary by region/speed class.
Global IoT SIM/eSIM
EMnify
Quote-based; 540+ networks / 190+ countries.
Conexa Global IoT
Wireless Logic
Quote-based; 750+ networks / 190 countries.
PAYG (flat option)
Onomondo
PAYG; pages show no active-SIM fees and examples incl. €0.05/MB on one package. 680+ networks / 180+ countries.
Pay-per-use
Things Mobile
$0.10/MB, no monthly fee (zone-based).
US coverage (regional)
1oT
From $0.03/MB (US); coverage in 190+ countries overall.
PAYG / Platform fee
Monogoto
$1/SIM, $0.35/SIM/mo platform; usage examples shown ($0.30/MB page).
Global IoT SIM
DataMobile (datamobile AG)
Simple pricing scheme; pay-per-use / cancel monthly; 200+ countries. Contact or request free test kit.
Pod / ENO ONE
Pod Group (G+D)
Quote-based; G+D IoT portfolio; 600+ networks / 185 countries cited in press.
SIM for Things
BICS
Quote-based; 700+ operators / 200+ countries (AWS listing).
Global Access for Things
iBASIS
Quote-based; eSIM/eUICC; global (LTE/LTE-M/NB-IoT).
Pay-as-you-go / Bundles
Transatel (NTT)
From €1.10/SIM/mo (PAYG); 1 GB bundles from €2.95/SIM/mo; fee notes in FAQs.
Managed IoT (trial)
Telenor IoT
Free trial: up to 20 SIMs, 500 MB/SIM/mo for 180 days; pricing via sales after trial.
Global IoT (trial)
Tele2 IoT
Trial kit: 5 SIMs, 50 MB/SIM/mo for 2 months. Pricing via sales.
ThingSpace (SIM pricing)
Verizon
Hardware SIMs listed from $3, going as low as $0.99 (SIM pricing; plans via sales).
NB-IoT plan
T-Mobile US
Past promos: $6/year for 12 MB NB-IoT; IoT Access Pack also announced historically. (Check current availability.)
AT&T IoT / Control Center
AT&T
Pricing via sales; self-serve trial of platform and demo SIMs available.
Velos IoT (ex-JT IoT)
Velos IoT
Starter kit (5 SIMs, 50 MB x 3 months); coverage 700+ networks / 200+ countries. Pricing via sales.
Provider notes (the details you care about)
- 1NCE — The rare lifetime model: $10/10 years includes 500 MB + 250 SMS, then add another 500 MB + 250 SMS for $10 any time. It’s simple and hard to beat for low-data trackers/scooters.
- Hologram — Clear self-service pricing ($0.03/MB, $1/SIM/mo, $3/SIM) and broad 550+ carrier / 190+ country reach; solid dashboards and APIs for fleet ops.
- Telnyx — Straightforward costs ($1/SIM, $2/SIM/mo) with standby options; region-based data pricing in the portal. Good for those who want granular controls.
- KORE Super SIM — After acquiring Twilio’s IoT, KORE lists from $3/SIM hardware, $2 active/SIM/mo, data from $0.10/MB; multi-IMSI global footprint.
- Soracom — Popular with developers; detailed fee schedules (PAYG + bundles; off-peak discounts by speed class) and a plug-and-play Plan01s SIM for 150+ countries.
- EMnify — Enterprise-oriented bundle/quote model; 540+ networks in 190+ countries.
- Wireless Logic (Conexa) — 750+ networks/190 countries with local agreements; commonly used for transport/telematics.
- Onomondo — 680+ networks/180+ countries, PAYG ethos with no active-SIM fees and a package page showing €0.05/MB flat in one tier. Good diagnostics (“Network Logs”) and APIs.
- Things Mobile — Simple $0.10/MB worldwide with no monthly fee (zone-based). Useful for ultra-low-usage endpoints.
- 1oT — Independent aggregator with 190+ countries; US page advertises from $0.03/MB. Platform is friendly for scaling mixed OEM fleets.
- Monogoto — Modern platform; public SIM $1, platform $0.35/SIM/mo, page example $0.30/MB. (Ask sales for your zones/tiers.)
- DataMobile (datamobile AG) — Part of Wireless Logic group; M2M/IoT SIMs in 200+ countries, “simple pricing,” pay-per-use/cancel monthly, free test kit, and explicit e-scooter use-case on site. Email: office@datamobile.ag; Phone: +423-233-1370.
- Pod Group (G+D) — ENO model built on G+D; ENO ONE eSIM aims at multi-profile/global. Pricing via quote.
- BICS (SIM for Things) — 700+ operators / 200+ countries (per AWS listing). Global MVNO with strong wholesale roots. Pricing via quote.
- iBASIS (Global Access for Things) — eUICC-first global solution (LTE/LTE-M/NB-IoT). Pricing via quote or AWS channel.
- Transatel (NTT) — Refreshingly public price cards: PAYG from €1.10/SIM/mo and bundles up to 1 GB from €2.95/SIM/mo; FAQ notes per-active-SIM fees under PAYG.
- Telenor IoT — Enterprise-grade free trial (20 SIMs, 500 MB/SIM/mo, 180 days); then sales-led pricing.
- Tele2 IoT — Trial kit (5 SIMs, 50 MB/SIM/mo, 2 months) and full CMP. Pricing via quote.
- Verizon ThingSpace — Public SIM hardware prices ($3 → $0.99 range); connectivity plans are sales-driven.
- T-Mobile US — Historic NB-IoT $6/year/12 MB and IoT Access Pack announcements; confirm current availability before planning.
- AT&T — Strong enterprise footprint; Control Center platform with trial path for labs; pricing customized.
- Velos IoT — Starter kit available; 700+ networks / 200+ countries. Pricing via sales.
Micromobility angle (what matters for scooters & e-bikes)
- Multi-network in-country reduces “dead zones” where fleets cross patchy urban coverage; look for providers claiming multi-network roaming (Onomondo, Wireless Logic, Transatel, etc.).
- Low-data economics: Typical vehicle telemetry + lock/unlock + GPS heartbeats often lives in the dozens of MB/month range; providers with per-MB PAYG or small bundles keep costs tight (1NCE, Onomondo, Things Mobile, Transatel, Hologram).
- Real-world proof: KORE showcases Lime and Spin; Hologram cites deployments in the Chicago scooter pilots and a Veo case study.
Contact / get a quote (when pricing isn’t public)
- DataMobile — office@datamobile.ag or the contact form (also lists E-Scooter as an application).
- Wireless Logic — Coverage explorer + sales contact for Conexa plans.
- EMnify — Plan configurator routes to sales for final pricing.
- BICS / iBASIS / Pod (G+D) — Enterprise-led; use their pages or AWS Marketplace entries where applicable.
- AT&T / Verizon / T-Mobile — US MNOs drive IoT pricing via account teams; starter info on their IoT pages.
Tips to keep your bill down
- Right-size heartbeats & GPS cadence. Many CMPs let you watch per-SIM usage and alert on anomalies. (Telnyx/Soracom/Onomondo/KORE docs & portals support this.)
- Use SIM states. Park devices as inactive/standby off-season. (E.g., Super SIM & Telnyx bill less or nothing when inactive.)
- Prefer LTE-M/NB-IoT where available for battery + coverage traits—trial kits from Telenor/Tele2/Velos help test radios before you commit.