GlobalSIM
IoT SIM cards with cellular connectivity in 180+ countries. Multi-carrier roaming, per-SIM usage tracking, and real-time data monitoring from the dashboard.
Best for: IoT devices without WiFi, remote sensors, fleet tracking, cellular backup connectivity.
What this is
GlobalSIM provides physical SIM cards that connect IoT devices to cellular networks in 180+ countries. Each SIM automatically selects the strongest available carrier — no manual network configuration needed.
You order SIMs from the dashboard, activate them when they arrive, and monitor data usage per SIM. The platform handles carrier selection, roaming, and connectivity.
This is not device management or telemetry. For MQTT-based device management, use IoT Platform.
When to use it
Use this when
- Your IoT devices need cellular connectivity (no WiFi available)
- You deploy devices across multiple countries and need automatic roaming
- You need per-SIM data usage tracking and alerting
- You want to control connectivity from a central dashboard
Consider something else when
- Your devices have WiFi → connect directly to IoT Platform
- You need device management and telemetry → IoT Platform
- You need general compute → VPS
What you get
- SIM cards: physical SIMs shipped to your address
- Coverage: 180+ countries with multi-carrier roaming
- Network selection: automatic best-carrier selection per location
- Data tracking: per-SIM usage in real-time
- Alerts: configurable data threshold warnings
- Activation: activate and suspend SIMs from the dashboard
- Billing: per-SIM data billing based on usage
Check coverage
Search for your country to see available operators, technologies (2G/3G/4G/NB-IoT/LTE-M), and network details.
Pricing
All prices exclude VAT.
Plans
| Plan | EUR/month | NOK/month | SEK/month | DKK/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GlobalSIM Pro | 22.50 | 249 | 289 | 186 |
| GlobalSIM Standard | 9 | 99 | 115 | 74 |
| GlobalSIM Starter | 3.50 | 35 | 40 | 26 |
Usage
| Item | EUR | NOK | SEK | DKK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GlobalSIM Data Overage | 0.03 | 0.30 | 0.35 | 0.22 |
| GlobalSIM SMS | 0.50 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
How it works
- Order SIM cards from the dashboard (choose quantity)
- SIMs are shipped to your address
- Activate each SIM in the dashboard when it arrives
- Insert the SIM into your IoT device
- The device connects automatically to the strongest carrier
- Monitor data usage and set alerts from the dashboard
What you see in the dashboard
- SIM list: ICCID, status (active/suspended/inactive), data used, last seen
- Data usage: per-SIM and total, daily and monthly charts
- Coverage status: which country and carrier each SIM is connected to
- Alerts: data threshold warnings, SIM status changes
- Billing: cost per SIM, data usage cost breakdown
- Actions: activate, suspend, or deactivate individual SIMs
Fastest way to get started
Dashboard
- Open my.wayscloud.services → IoT → GlobalSIM
- Click Order SIMs and choose quantity
- When SIMs arrive, click Activate on each SIM
- Insert SIM into device — connectivity starts automatically
- Monitor data usage from the dashboard
Example request and response
Coverage API (no authentication required)
# List all countries with coverage
curl https://api.wayscloud.services/v1/globalsim/countries
# Get operators for a specific country
curl https://api.wayscloud.services/v1/globalsim/coverage/NO
# Search networks
curl "https://api.wayscloud.services/v1/globalsim/networks?country_code=NO"
# List regions
curl https://api.wayscloud.services/v1/globalsim/regionsSIM management is done through the dashboard. The coverage API is public and requires no authentication.
Common use cases
- Remote monitoring — deploy sensors in locations without WiFi
- Fleet tracking — GPS trackers in vehicles across multiple countries
- Smart agriculture — soil and weather sensors in rural areas
- Backup connectivity — cellular failover for critical infrastructure
- Portable devices — wearables and personal trackers with roaming
Related services
- IoT Platform — device management, telemetry, and alarms over MQTT
- SMS — send alerts to human operators
- Object Storage — store data from cellular devices
Related documentation
- IoT API reference — device and telemetry endpoints
- Getting Started — platform overview
- Billing & Pricing — how usage-based billing works