Connectivity for Smart Farming and AgTech

Keep sensors, irrigation systems, livestock monitoring, weather stations, and other connected agricultural devices online with resilient, multi-network cellular connectivity. Deploy across remote environments, simplify device management, and monitor every field from one platform.

  • One SIM icon

    One SIM

    180+ countries · multi-network fallback

  • Form factor icon

    Any form factor

    2FF, 3FF, 4FF, MFF2, eSIM (eUICC)

  • Protocol icon

    Any protocol

    OCPP 1.6 · OCPP 2.0.1 · MQTT · TLS

  • Scale icon

    Any scale

    No per-SIM monthly minimums

The data reality

Every acre generates valuable data.

From monitoring soil conditions to tracking livestock and automating irrigation, connected agriculture depends on reliable data collected across large, often remote environments. Maintaining continuous connectivity helps growers make faster decisions, improve efficiency, and optimize operations throughout the season. The examples below provide a general reference for common smart agriculture deployments

Device type
Typical monthly data
What drives the usage
Soil moisture sensor
10–100 MB
Environmental monitoring
Weather station
20–150 MB
Climate reporting
Livestock tracker
20–200 MB
Location & health monitoring
Smart irrigation controller
100–500 MB
Remote monitoring & automation
Device type
Typical monthly data
Soil moisture sensor
10–100 MB
Weather station
20–150 MB
Livestock tracker
20–200 MB
Smart irrigation controller
100–500 MB
Soil moisture sensor
Weather station
Livestock tracker
Smart irrigation controller

Ranges are typical for European and North American deployments Simbase observes in production. Actual usage depends on OCPP implementation, telemetry cadence, and what's bundled with the charger (screen, camera, payment, DCS). Numbers should be validated against your own telemetry before committing to a plan.

Where agricultural connectivity falls short

Three connectivity challenges agritech faces

Remote operations demand reliable coverage.

Fields, forests, and agricultural sites often extend beyond traditional network infrastructure, making reliable connectivity difficult in rural environments.

Managing distributed devices shouldn't be complicated.

As connected deployments grow, manually managing SIMs, data usage, and connectivity across hundreds or thousands of devices quickly becomes time-consuming.

Seasonal operations require flexibility.

Agricultural deployments change throughout the year. Connectivity needs to scale with planting, harvesting, monitoring, and seasonal equipment without unnecessary costs or long-term commitments.

What Simbase gives you

Connectivity built for connected agriculture.

  • Multi-IMSI · eSIM

    Coverage that reaches beyond the field.

    Automatically connect to supported mobile networks to help agricultural sensors, irrigation systems, and connected equipment remain online across rural and remote environments.

  • Complete visibility across every deployment.

    Monitor SIM status, data usage, and connectivity health from one centralized dashboard to help manage devices deployed across farms, greenhouses, forests, and agricultural facilities.

  • API · Webhooks

    Integrate connectivity into your AgTech platform.

    Automate provisioning, monitor deployments, and integrate connectivity data into farm management software and operational systems using REST APIs and webhooks.

  • Flexible plans that grow with every season.

    Scale deployments as operations expand with transparent pricing, no long-term contracts, and no per-SIM monthly minimums.

Technical specifications

Built for connected agriculture deployments

Form factors
Choose from plastic SIM (2FF, 3FF, 4FF), industrial MFF2, or eSIM (eUICC) to support everything from soil sensors and weather stations to smart irrigation controllers, livestock trackers, and embedded agricultural equipment.
Global connectivity
Deploy connected agricultural solutions across more than 180 countries with Multi-IMSI connectivity that automatically connects to supported mobile networks, helping devices maintain reliable service across rural and remote environments.
Network support
Compatible with 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-M, NB-IoT, and 5G, making it easy to connect a wide range of agricultural sensors, gateways, field equipment, and remote monitoring systems.
APIs & integrations
Integrate connectivity into your farm management platform or AgTech solution using REST APIs and webhooks for SIM lifecycle management, usage monitoring, automation, and operational visibility.
Network options
Support your deployment with flexible networking options including Static IP, Dynamic IPv4, IPv6, Private APNs, and VPNs for secure communication between connected devices and back-office systems.
Security & compliance
Designed for enterprise-scale IoT deployments, Simbase supports GDPR-compliant data processing and offers private networking and security options to help protect connected agricultural infrastructure.
Deployment
Whether deploying dozens of sensors across a single farm or thousands of devices across multiple regions, activate, provision, and manage connectivity from one centralized dashboard or API.
Compare approaches

How agricultural connectivity options compare

Features
Features
Simbase
Local MNO contract
Multi-network connectivity
Multi-IMSI access across supported partner networks
Typically tied to one carrier per country
Rural coverage
Automatically connects to supported mobile networks to help maximize coverage in remote agricultural environments
Coverage limited to the carrier's network footprint
Large-scale device deployments
One SIM strategy across farms, greenhouses, forestry operations, and agricultural sites
Separate SIMs, plans, or carrier agreements may be required
SIM management
Self-service dashboard, REST API, and webhooks
Portal and API capabilities vary by carrier
Per-SIM monthly minimum
No per-SIM monthly minimums
Minimum commitments may apply
Contract flexibility
Month-to-month options available
Longer-term agreements are common
Operational visibility
Centralized SIM status, usage, and connectivity insights across every deployment
Visibility varies by carrier and platform

Assessments as of 2026, based on publicly advertised plans and feedback from shared prospects. Published for transparency, not to disparage.

For whom

Connectivity for every agricultural operation

  • Precision Agriculture

    Make every field more productive.

    Support connected sensors, precision farming equipment, and data-driven decision making with reliable cellular connectivity.

  • Smart Irrigation

    Optimize water usage remotely.

    Monitor and control irrigation systems with real-time connectivity that helps improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary water consumption.

  • Livestock Monitoring

    Keep connected to every herd.

    Track livestock location, health, and environmental conditions across large grazing areas using resilient cellular connectivity.

  • AgTech Providers

    Build connectivity into every solution.

    Deploy connected agricultural products globally with one SIM strategy, centralized management, and flexible connectivity.

Glossary

Plain-language terms.

Vehicle telematics
The collection and transmission of vehicle data, including location, battery status, diagnostics, and performance, using onboard sensors and cellular connectivity.
OTA updates
Software or firmware updates delivered remotely over a cellular connection, eliminating the need for physical access to the vehicle.
GNSS
A satellite-based positioning system that provides accurate location, navigation, and timing data for connected vehicles and assets. GPS is one example of a GNSS.
eSIM / eUICC
An embedded SIM technology that allows network profiles to be remotely downloaded and managed without physically replacing the SIM.
Fleet Management Platform
Software used to monitor, manage, and operate connected vehicle fleets. These platforms typically provide location tracking, vehicle status, maintenance insights, and fleet analytics from a centralized dashboard.
MFF2
A soldered, industrial-grade SIM form factor designed to be permanently embedded into connected devices for improved durability and long-term reliability.
Multi-IMSI
A SIM technology that can access multiple mobile network profiles, helping connected vehicles stay connected by switching between supported networks when coverage changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

If any of your questions remain unanswered, reach out to our team to answer them for you.

What is an IoT SIM card for smart agriculture?

An IoT SIM card is designed to provide reliable cellular connectivity for connected agricultural devices such as soil sensors, weather stations, irrigation systems, livestock trackers, and other smart farming equipment. Unlike consumer SIM cards, IoT SIMs are built for long-term deployments and can be managed remotely at scale.

Can Simbase provide connectivity in rural and remote farming areas?

Yes. Simbase's Multi-IMSI SIMs automatically connect to supported mobile networks, helping maximize coverage in rural and remote environments where agricultural operations often take place.

What agricultural devices are supported?

Simbase supports a wide range of connected agriculture applications, including soil moisture sensors, weather stations, irrigation controllers, livestock monitoring devices, GPS trackers, agricultural gateways, autonomous equipment, and other IoT-enabled farming solutions.

Can I manage thousands of agricultural devices from one platform?

Yes. The Simbase dashboard provides centralized management for every SIM and connected device, allowing you to monitor connectivity, usage, activate SIMs, suspend services, and manage deployments across multiple farms or regions from a single interface.

How does Simbase support seasonal agricultural deployments?

Agricultural operations often fluctuate throughout the year. Simbase offers flexible, transparent pricing with no long-term contracts, allowing you to activate, pause, or reassign SIMs as equipment and connectivity requirements change between growing seasons.

Can Simbase integrate with farm management software?

Yes. Simbase provides REST APIs and webhooks that enable developers to automate SIM management, monitor connectivity, and integrate cellular data into existing farm management platforms, AgTech applications, and operational workflows.

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Keep every field connected.

Support connected agriculture, simplify device management, and monitor every deployment from one centralized platform.