Connected module-as-a-service packages are flexible and comprehensive, comprising cellular modules, connectivity plans and management tools. They are delivered as a service under one contract with monthly recurring costs. These packages represent how various markets have evolved towards selling services in a subscription model.

Connected module packages can redefine how businesses approach the internet of things (IoT), easing the efforts needed to start an IoT project. They are optimal for businesses with global IoT deployments in various verticals, including:

These packages offer service providers the flexibility, low-speed cellular technology and global coverage they need for their solutions.

Benefits of connected module-as-a-service

Connected module-as-a-service packages provide several benefits, including:

Operating expenditure (opex) business model vs capital expenditure (capex)
Streamlined products that are optimised to work together
One supplier for support and service
One logistic process
One management platform

The leading advantage is that the customer buys everything from one supplier. Having one source for modules, connectivity and management tools is far more efficient than managing a multi-vendor environment. Leveraging connected module-as-a-service packages empowers businesses to eliminate this complexity.

From an operational perspective, there is only one purchase order, invoice and price when using connected module packages. The cost of the module makes up a large portion of the device.

However, connected module packages include hardware in the service offer. This removes much of the upfront capital investment and moves to an opex business model. Best-in-class offerings will include one platform to manage devices, Sims and connectivity to help companies simplify operations.

These packages also reduce technical headaches as all parts of the offering are optimised to work together. Leading vendors will give their customers one device and connectivity portal for enhanced control and management of global IoT deployments.

Moving capex to opex

Many organisations eager to adopt IoT struggle to improve profit margins due to a lack of flexibility and predictability in budgeting. These businesses are stuck with the complex capex + opex model.

However, connected module packages bundle everything together, giving companies access to flexible business models, meaning they can move capex into opex. These packages deliver full IoT enablement since the service provider finances the capex for the module. This allows businesses to deploy the end-to-end solution as opex. Moreover, this model frees capital resources for companies, allowing them to invest in growth rather than maintaining inventory.

NExT connected modules, powered by Telit Cinterion, provide connected module-as-a-service packages to simplify and elevate IoT solution development. Our solution connects to our connectivity-by-design approach, combining cellular modules, connectivity plans and management tools from the start of the IoT project.

This flexible offering delivers cellular modules, connectivity services and management tools under one contract starting at US$0.89/month. NExT connected modules offer cellular LPWA and cellular LTE packages in different tiers to accommodate your needs. These packages blend:

Technology
Coverage
Management tools
Business-friendly opex commercial terms

Furthermore, with NExT connected modules, Telit Cinterion optimises the connectivity profile so that the module automatically chooses the best mobile network operator when roaming. These packages fulfil our vision to enable any cellular device with secure connectivity anywhere, anytime.

Telit Cinterion is a trusted partner and leader in the evolving IoT landscape. We have been on a mission to bring secure, always-on connectivity across verticals. Request a consultation with our IoT connectivity experts to determine the best connected module package for your project.

About Telit Cinterion
Telit Cinterion is a global, end-to-end IoT enabler and innovation pioneer. We deliver secure, award-winning IoT solutions, modules and services for the industry’s top brands. We provide complete solutions that reduce time to market and costs and deliver custom, ready-for-market connected devices. Our portfolio of enterprise-grade wireless communication and positioning modules is the broadest in the industry. As a mobile virtual network operator, Telit Cinterion offers cellular connectivity plans and management services. We also provide edge-cloud software, data orchestration and industrial IoT platforms. Connect with Telit Cinterion on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and YouTube.