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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IoT Semiconductor Design and Manufacturing Ecosystem Market Report 2025-2030
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Wireless IoT Connectivity Chipset Market Report 2025-2030
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IoT Microcontrollers Market Report 2025-2030
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Global Cellular IoT Connectivity Tracker and Forecast (Q2/2025 Update)
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Cellular IoT Module and Chipset Market Tracker & Forecast (Q3/2025 Update)
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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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Latest Insights: IoT Connectivity & Hardware
5 things to know about IoT protocols
In short The latest research on IoT protocols shows an increasing popularity of purpose made protocols for IoT. In 2022, “ease of use” and “reliability” top the list of most important protocol requirements. Why it matters A better understanding of the topic’s complexity can help bring a more user-friendly product to light. Understanding how devices communicate can make or break the connectivity...
Satellite IoT connectivity: Three key developments to drive the market size beyond $1 billion
In short According to a new market report on the topic, the number of global satellite IoT subscribers reached 5 million in 2021. Three key developments to watch for in the coming years: The rise of low Earth orbit (LEO)-based networks, the adoption of hybrid satellite-terrestrial connectivity, and the entry of tech giants as operators. The market is expected to grow to $1 billion by 2026 with...
State of IoT 2022: Number of connected IoT devices growing 18% to 14.4 billion globally
Note: This latest version of this article with updated market data and insights from IoT Analytics is available here. IoT connections market update—May 2022 The chip shortage continues to slow the Internet of Things (IoT) market recovery, according to our latest State of IoT—Spring 2022 report, released in May 2022. The number of global IoT connections grew by 8% in 2021 to 12.2...
55+ emerging IoT technologies you should have on your radar (2022 update)
In short IoT Analytics identified 58 technologies that people working on IoT projects should have on their radar: 21 in IoT software, 21 in IoT hardware, and 16 in IoT connectivity.Of the 58 technologies on the radar, only a few are classified as nearing maturity, fairly mature, or mainstream—many of them are still further out and will need time to reach mass market maturity. Why it matters The...
MWC Barcelona 2022 review: 5G, AI, and Security the most discussed technology topics
Download the chart as a .gif file | Download the chart without animation as a .png file IoT Analytics experience at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2022 After three years, MWC Barcelona was held again as a large-scale in-person event with a total of 61,000+ attendees. IoT Analytics attended a number of presentations and exhibitions and conducted more than 30 in-person interviews during...
10 IoT technology trends to watch in 2022
At IoT Analytics, our market analyses rely on the findings from our analyst team but also on the input from experts and advisors. We gathered our advisor’s opinions on the most important IoT technology trends to watch in 2022: Note: You may also be interested to read our recent article on more general IoT adoption trends In short Our advisors identified 10 major trends shaping the IoT technology...
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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