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One of Transforma Insights’ key focus areas is cellular-based IoT connectivity, tracking key trends in best practice and the evolution of technology, regulation and commercial models in the space. One perennial concern for IoT connectivity providers, whether MNOs or MVNOs, is price erosion. As a result, writes Matt Hatton, the founding partner of Transforma Insights, one overriding key theme of their evolving strategies is the pursuit of mechanisms to mitigate continuing declines in average revenue per connection

The twin industry gatherings of Mobile World Congress and Embedded World in consecutive weeks in March offered a revealing snapshot of the evolving IoT connectivity market. Unlike previous years, when a single technology narrative dominated the discussion, the overarching message in 2026 was one of gradual evolution and maturity. The industry continues to discuss artificial intelligence, but the real developments lie in infrastructure, positioning and market maturity rather than breakthrough technologies.

CIOs need to make their networks a strategic priority as agentic AI ramps up business change.

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Matt Hatton, Founding Partner at Transforma Insights, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss IoT trends and predictions for 2026. The conversation covers the key findings of the Communication Service Provider IoT Benchmarking Report, the IoT Transition Topics, the role AI will play in IoT, and the evolving landscape of connectivity with NB-IoT, satellite, and 5G.

IoT connectivity is moving faster than ever, and we keep raising the bar for IoT providers. Discover why Transforma Insights recognised Vodafone in 2025.

Saudi telco STC is to build a major political transport network that will help Syria get connected regionally and internationally; Telenor is one of the telcos that has managed to develop a meaningful IoT business; Canada’s Telus is pleased with its environmentally friendly energy sourcing; and more!

Aeris announced a turning point: it has surpassed 100 million connected devices worldwide. This landmark achievement is a result of nearly 90% growth in additional device connections since the 2023 acquisition of the Ericsson IoT Accelerator Platform.

Aeris, a global contributor in cellular management platforms, security services and connected vehicle programs, has announced a significant turning point: it has surpassed 100 million connected devices worldwide. This landmark achievement is a result of nearly 90% growth in additional device connections since the 2023 acquisition of the Ericsson IoT Accelerator Platform.

Amid regulatory fragmentation, enterprises rethink IoT connectivity as a design imperative, embracing eSIM standards like SGP.32 for remote adaptability. Experts at Wireless Logic highlight shifts to flexible partnerships, with 21.9 billion connections forecast by 2026.

The advantage of eSIM in enabling global IoT connectivity without a physical SIM card presents significant opportunities for enterprises: global IoT connectivity, lower operating costs, and more convenient device management. Especially after the GSMA introduced the Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) standard SGP.32.