IoT Connectivity & Hardware
Our coverage explores the technologies that 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.
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Cellular IoT Module and Chipset Market Tracker and Forecast 2018-2030 (Q2 2026 Update)
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Embedded Systems Landscape & Trends Report 2026
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Global Cellular IoT Connectivity Tracker and Forecast (Q4 2025)
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Cellular IoT Module and Chipset Market Tracker and Forecast (Q1 2026 Update)
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State of Enterprise IoT 2026: Connected operations in the AI era
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Global Cellular IoT Connectivity Tracker and Forecast (Q3 2025 Update)
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Cellular IoT Module and Chipset Market Tracker and Forecast (Q4 2025 Update)
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Latest IoT connectivity & hardware research articles
IoT MCU market: $7 billion opportunity by 2030, driven by industrial and edge AI
In short The IoT MCU market reached $5.1 billion in 2024, according to IoT Analytics’ IoT Microcontrollers Market Report 2025–2030 (published October 2025). This marks a small year-over-year contraction in the market; however, the IoT MCU market has begun to rebound in 2025 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% until 2030, reaching $7.32 billion. IoT Analytics has identified 4 notable trends...
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...
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 expert
Satyajit Sinha
Senior Principal Analyst
Satyajit is a senior 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.
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