Twilio provides products and services to help you innovative Internet of Things (IoT) applications, connect them to reliable cellular networks worldwide, and secure them for life. Our developer documentation will show you how to integrate our connectivity and device builder tools into your products and your cloud.
Twilio IoT connectivity is delivered through Twilio SIMs that are fully manageable via our software APIs and the Twilio Console. With Twilio SIMs, you can go from prototype to production with CAT-M1, LTE, Narrowband, and, where available, legacy 2G/3G:
Twilio SIMs are available in multiple card and module form-factors — and, for Super SIM, as eSIMs for eUICCs — and are backed by powerful APIs from which you can construct sophisticated fleet management infrastructure.
Both Programmable Wireless and Super SIM provide access to hundreds of cellular networks around the world, through one SIM, with one bill and pricing model. Differences exist in pricing — mostly affecting African countries — and certain functionality.
| Super SIM | Programmable Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Multiple global tier-1 networks | T-Mobile US and its roaming partners |
| Connections | 2G, 3G, 4G, Cat-M (global) | 2G, 3G, 4G (global)NB-IoT (US only) |
| Network steering | You control which networks your devices use, wherever they are deployed | Subject to T-Mobile US's steering |
| Flexibility | Twilio's Distributed IoT Mobile Core provides unified functionality via one API across all supported carriers | Dependent on networks' own cores |
| Performance | Twilio's Distributed IoT Mobile Core provides consistent global latency rates | Dependent on networks' own cores |
We generally recommend new customers choose Super SIM. However, contact Support through the Console or Help Center for a recommended solution after a conversation about your specific technical requirements.
Start developing an IoT product incorporating Twilio SIMs using our first steps guides to get your proof of concept or prototype up and running.
Mobile cores are a key part of any cellular network: they manage SIM access, and route traffic across home and roaming ('visited') networks. Twilio's Distributed IoT Mobile Core was built solely for IoT. It is deployed to multiple data centers around the world to provide our customers with total flexibility and scalability for their global deployments. Devices get a consistent connectivity experience, whether they're deployed in Los Angeles, Berlin, Taipei, or Nairobi. The result: less device downtime, and a real choice of which networks to use in any given region.
Need assistance selecting a suitable cellular module and integrating it with Twilio SIMs? Consult our Cellular Module Knowledgebase for general and module-specific advice and insight.
Our Works with Super SIM program spotlights modules that give device designers an optimal experience with Super SIM.
Partner products have a Twilio SIM already on board. You don't need to register a SIM with Twilio to get started — it's already built in!
Twilio Microvisor is a sophisticated new solution to the unique challenges posed by IoT product life cycles:
Find out more about the high-level Microvisor architecture and how it will enhance your IoT application. Or jump right in and start developing with the Microvisor Nucleo Development Board. Our selection of sample apps will allow you to explore the platform and its many features.
Twilio Microvisor is in Public Beta.
We can all get into difficulty when we're beginning a new project. Sometimes we'd just like a little further clarification about a feature or a setting before continuing.
Whichever Twilio IoT SIM you are working with, you can get immediate assistance by visiting the appropriate Help & Support section of the developer documentation in the left-hand sidebar.