Independent advice on your IoT operator – backed by measured data
We are not an operator. We compare every major IoT provider on the same criteria, and your sites' data picks the winner.
Small team or national fleet, the question is the same: which operator will your devices really reach, and at what price? Start free on the IoT Connectivity Marketplace. Need more? We get live quotes and compare vendors, or measure coverage where your devices will live.
Vendor-neutral · Every major provider, same criteria · Buyer report and field probe campaigns · Pricing on request · Reply within one week
Why independent
Not an operator or reseller
Not an operator or reseller. We are a vendor-neutral marketplace, not tied to any one network.
Same criteria for everyone
Every major provider compared side by side; the same probe and modem test every operator.
Your data decides
Recommendations follow your sites' measured data. We publish the scoring method and fix weights before we measure.
Rankings are not for sale
Rankings are not for sale. Operators never pay to rank higher.
Three ways to work with us
Start free. Pay only when you need evidence.
| Marketplace (free) | Buyer report (paid tier 1) | Field probe campaign (paid tier 2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Anyone shortlisting | Teams ready to buy | Rollouts where coverage risk is high |
| What you get | Side-by-side comparison of every major provider, free RFQ | Hands-on comparison, live vendor quotes, recommendation | Coverage measured per site or route, primary and backup operator |
| Probes | No | No | Yes |
| Price | Free | Pricing on request | Pricing on request (small-team version available) |
| Start | Open the marketplace | Request a buyer report | Request a probe campaign |
Who it is for
Small teams and start-ups
You need a sound operator choice without a procurement department. Start free, add a buyer report or a small-team probe campaign when the stakes rise.
Device makers and OEMs
Choosing operators for a new product or a new market.
Utilities and metering
Preparing a tender or a rollout, with evidence for the sites that matter.
Logistics and tracking
Devices that move along lanes and across borders.
Enterprise procurement
Evidence and comparable quotes, not coverage maps, before you sign.
The problem
A coverage map is a reason to run a pilot, not a reason to sign a contract.
Coloured countries do not show whether a meter in a basement attaches, whether the network grants PSM and eDRX, or whether a tracker keeps its connection across a border. Operators describe their own networks, and price sheets are hard to compare. Buyers often find the gaps after deployment, when every fix is multiplied across a fleet.
Free: the IoT Connectivity Marketplace
Compare every major IoT provider described on the same criteria: coverage claims, technologies, commercial model and SLA information as published or declared. Open a free RFQ to hear from providers directly. No commitment, no fee.
Paid tier 1: Buyer report
For teams that want a decision, not a list. We work for you, not for a network.
- Hands-on comparison of the providers that fit your devices, markets and volumes
- Live quotes we request from vendors on your behalf, normalised so they can be compared
- An independent recommendation, with the reasoning shown
- Every finding labelled as quoted, declared by the provider, or our assessment
Pricing on request.
Paid tier 2: Field probe campaign
For rollouts where coverage risk matters. Same probe, same modem, every operator: only the network differs. Your measured data sets the ranking, not operator claims.
- Coverage measured per site or per route (street-level or fixed probes; device positions where site access allows; route probes for moving assets)
- Operator ranking per location and technology (NB-IoT and LTE-M as standard, others on request)
- Recommended primary and backup operator per location
- Final report; underlying measurements can be shared as an export on request (scope agreed per project)
What we check
Same probe, same modem, every operator: only the network differs.
| Area | What we record | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Signal | RSRP, RSRQ, SINR | Is there a usable link |
| Deep coverage | CE level, repetitions | Coverage margin indoors and underground |
| Access | Attach success, time to attach | How fast a device joins |
| Power saving | PSM and eDRX actually granted | Real battery life, not datasheet life |
| Data | Uplink success, latency | Do readings arrive |
| Stability | Drop-outs, day and night consistency | Reliability over time |
| Mobility | Roaming and border handover | Devices that move — route probes |
Two sizes
Small-team campaign
For example 1 site, 2 operators, 2 weeks of measurement. A focused answer for a pilot or a first deployment.
Full campaign
Your target sites or routes, typically 3–4 operators per area, a measurement window of up to 4 weeks, day and night. Extra cities or regions can be added.
Pricing on request. Scope is confirmed after the kick-off call and site survey.
How every finding is labelled
MeasuredExtrapolatedDeclared
You always see which numbers came off a probe, which were inferred, and which were stated by the provider.
How it works
Kick-off call (30 min)
Your sites or routes, technologies, volumes and candidate operators.
Scope and quote
We propose the right tier and confirm scope and price on request.
Work
Buyer report – vendor comparison and quotes; probe campaign – site survey, probe install, measurement window.
Report and recommendation
Walk-through call with your team.
Why SymbIoT
Vendor-neutral
We publish the scoring method, fix weights before we measure, and never sell rankings.
Commercial data beside the measurements
Every major provider described on the same criteria in the IoT Connectivity Marketplace.
SGP.32 Plugfest 2026
We ran a multi-vendor interoperability event with module, eUICC and eIM vendors, so we know where connectivity breaks in practice.
Special offer
Your audit fee can be credited toward an SGP.32 pilot, terms agreed per project.
From report to action
With SGP.32 and the SymbIoT eIM, devices can be set up to switch to the recommended operator remotely, subject to device, eUICC and operator support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the marketplace really free?
Yes. Comparing providers and opening an RFQ costs nothing.
What's the difference between a buyer report and a probe campaign?
A buyer report compares vendors and live quotes and gives a recommendation, without field measurements. A probe campaign measures coverage at your sites or routes.
We are a small team. Is a probe campaign overkill?
Not necessarily. The small-team version (for example 1 site, 2 operators, 2 weeks) gives measured evidence at a modest scope.
How much does it cost?
Pricing is on request and depends on scope. Tell us your sites, operators and timeline.
How fast do you reply?
Within one week.
Which operators can you test?
Any operator for which test SIMs can be obtained; typically 3–4 per area.
Is this a live network monitor?
No. It is a measured baseline per site or route for the campaign period.
Do operators pay to rank higher?
Never. Rankings are not for sale.
Get an independent answer
Share your sites or routes, technologies and candidate operators. Buyer report, probe campaign or not sure? We reply with scope and next steps within one week. Prefer email? Write to info@symb-iot.com.
Just comparing? Use the free marketplace.
Compare every major provider on the same criteria and open a free RFQ.