Expanding global IoT connectivity with BICS
Taavi Jõgeva
1oT is enhancing its global connectivity platform through a strategic partnership with BICS, a Proximus Global company and an international communications enabler. This partnership brings BICS's extensive network infrastructure into the 1oT platform, significantly expanding coverage and connectivity options for customers deploying IoT solutions across Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe.
What customers gain
✅ Extensive global coverage through BICS's 200+ country footprint and 700+ network operators
✅ Complete technology stack from 2G to 5G, including NB-IoT and LTE-M for diverse deployment requirements
✅ Reduced latency via regional packet gateways with dynamic switching
✅ Multiple network options per region for optimized performance and redundancy
✅ Competitive pricing structures supporting scalable IoT deployments
"BICS brings world-class network infrastructure with tier-1 service quality reflected in both their technical capabilities and commercial structure. Their extensive footprint in Africa, APAC, and the Middle East, combined with excellent LPWAN technology support and competitive pricing, enables deployments in markets critical for growth." — Märt Kroodo, founder and CEO, 1oT.
All BICS connectivity is managed through the 1oT Terminal, our connectivity management platform, providing customers with unified visibility and control across their global IoT fleet.
Mikael Schachne, Vice President Enterprise Sales Europe, BICS, added: “Our partnership with 1oT reflects a shared ambition to simplify and scale global IoT connectivity, bringing together seamless access to multiple mobile networks in every country with advanced IoT capabilities. Built for the long term, this collaboration is grounded in trust, quality, and innovation, and we’re pleased to support 1oT with reliable connectivity services that will enable the next generation of IoT deployments.”
Optimized for latency-sensitive deployments
BICS's infrastructure offers multiple packet gateway (PGW) break-out points with dynamic data routing capabilities. This architecture supports latency-sensitive applications requiring real-time responsiveness—from autonomous vehicle systems to industrial automation and remote monitoring solutions. The multi-gateway approach enables customers to optimize routing based on application requirements, ensuring performance even in challenging deployment environments.
The partnership strengthens 1oT's connectivity offerings across the full technology spectrum. BICS's NB-IoT and LTE-M coverage provides excellent radio access for applications requiring long battery life and deep indoor penetration, such as smart metering, environmental sensors, and agricultural monitoring across remote locations. For bandwidth-intensive applications, BICS's 5G capabilities support high-throughput use cases including video surveillance, autonomous systems, and real-time analytics.
Ready to expand your IoT deployments into Africa, APAC, the Middle East, or EU? Learn more about BICS connectivity through 1oT 👇
About Proximus Global
About Proximus Global
Proximus Global, combining the strengths of Telesign, BICS, and Route Mobile, is transforming the future of communications and digital identity. Together, its solutions fuel innovation across the world’s largest companies and emerging brands. Its unrivaled global reach empowers businesses to create engaging experiences with built-in fraud protection across the entire customer lifecycle.
Proximus Global’s comprehensive suite of solutions, from its super network for voice, messaging, and data to 5G and IoT, and from verification and intelligence to CPaaS for personalized omnichannel engagement, enables businesses and communities to thrive.
Reaching over 5 billion subscribers, securing more than 180 billion transactions annually, and connecting 1,000+ destinations, Proximus Global honors its commitment to connect, protect, and engage everyone, everywhere.
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