IoT Connectivity & Hardware
IoT connectivity technologies provide the network infrastructure and communication capabilities required by IoT devices to collect, transport, and exchange data over the internet and be remotely monitored and controlled.
IoT hardware acts as the foundation for any IoT device, including its semiconductors, sensors, and other core device components.
Market Reports: IoT Connectivity & Hardware
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Satellite IoT Connectivity Tracker and Forecast
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Satellite IoT Market Report 2025–2030
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Cellular IoT Module and Chipset Market Tracker & Forecast (Q2/2025 Update)
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Mobile World Congress and Embedded World 2025—Analyst Takeaways
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Cellular IoT Module and Chipset Market Tracker & Forecast (Q1/2025 Update)
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Cellular IoT Module and Chipset Market Tracker & Forecast (Q4/2024 Update)
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Cellular IoT Connectivity Tracker and Forecast (Q4/2024 Update)
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Cellular IoT Modules & Chipsets Security Tracker (2024 Update)
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Latest Insights: IoT Connectivity & Hardware
Satellite IoT competitive landscape: 5 notable insights
In short More than 100 vendors are currently active in the satellite IoT market landscape, according to IoT Analytics’ Satellite IoT Market Report 2025–2030 (published June 2025). The market is highly dynamic, leading to an increasingly fragmented market, more satellites in LEO orbit and legacy vendors adopting multi-orbit and hybrid strategies Why it matters For satellite IoT market players:...
Cellular IoT market Q1 2025: Module shipments up 23% as US–China tensions impact vendor landscape
In short Shipments of cellular IoT modules and chipsets grew 23% year-over-year in Q1 2025, according to IoT Analytics’ Global Cellular IoT Module and Chipset Market Tracker & Forecast. This marks the fifth straight quarter of shipment growth as inventory correction drives renewed demand. Geopolitical tension and regulations are creating a dynamic market environment, as key market player...
Satellite IoT market growth and outlook: 5 drivers propelling the market to $4.7 billion by 2030
In short The number of satellite IoT connections reached 7.5 million in 2024, according to IoT Analytics’ Satellite IoT Market Report 2025–2030 (published June 2025). The market for satellite IoT connectivity and equipment is expected to grow at a 26% CAGR until 2030, surpassing $4.7 billion. 5 key drivers are poised to propel this growth: 1) Technological advancements reducing costs 2)...
5 connectivity and computing themes shaping the future—insights from MWC & EW 2025
In short Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 and Embedded World (EW) 2025 spotlighted key telecom and embedded system trends. AI, connectivity advancements, future vehicle architectures, and security were central themes. IoT Analytics had teams on-site to track the evolution of networks, edge computing, and embedded intelligence. This article summarizes 5 key themes from both events. The full...
Global cellular IoT connections surpassed 4 billion in 2024, driven by 5G and LTE Cat 1 bis
In short Global cellular IoT connections reached 3.9 billion in H1 2024, according to IoT Analytics’ updated Global Cellular IoT Connectivity Tracker & Forecast. Based on ongoing tracking and analysis, cellular IoT connections have surpassed 4 billion as the end of 2024 approaches, representing approximately 22% of global overall IoT connections. Connections are expected to grow at a CAGR of...
The role of eSIM for IoT: Better security, simplified roaming, and easier provisioning—but only 33% of cellular IoT devices use it
In short The installed base of eSIM-capable (including iSIM) IoT connectivity modules reached 650 million in 2023, according to IoT Analytics’ IoT eSIM Modules and iSIM Chipsets Market Tracker and Cellular IoT Modules & Chipsets Security Tracker (both updated September 2024). eSIM technology represents a paradigm shift in cellular IoT connectivity, enabling remote SIM provisioning, global...
Our View On IoT Connectivity & Hardware
IoT connectivity technologies provide the network infrastructure and communication capabilities required by IoT devices to collect, transport, and exchange data over the internet and be remotely monitored and controlled.
IoT hardware acts as the foundation for any IoT device, including its semiconductors, sensors, and other core device components.
The IoT connectivity research stream covers a range of communication technologies deployed in IoT projects and solutions, including:
• Low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) technologies, such as Sigfox, LoRa, and NB-IoT
• Cellular technologies, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G
• Short-range wireless technologies, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and many others
• Satellite technologies, such as VSAT, BGAN, and the newest satellite-based LPWAN
Our Lead Expert
(Hardware)
Satyajit Sinha
Principal Analyst
Satyajit is a principal analyst in our Hamburg, Germany office. He leads the hardware and connectivity research team, focusing on IoT components, chips, modules, and other hardware, along with IoT connectivity and security.
Our Lead Expert
(Connectivity)
Eugenio Pasqua
Principal Analyst
Eugenio is a principal analyst focusing on the future of communications. He is the lead expert for IoT connectivity, especially for M2M, LPWA, and 5G.
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