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.
IoT connectivity & hardware market reports and other insights
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Industrial Routers & Access Points Market Tracker and Forecast 2020-2030
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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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MWC 2026 Event Report
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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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Latest IoT connectivity & hardware research articles
State of IoT 2023: Number of connected IoT devices growing 16% to 16.7 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 2023 The latest IoT Analytics “State of IoT—Spring 2023” report shows that the number of global IoT connections grew by 18% in 2022 to 14.3 billion active IoT endpoints. In 2023, IoT Analytics expects the global number of connected IoT devices to...
10 notable telco IoT trends—based on insights gathered in Q1 2023
Telco IoT market update Q1 2023 Telecommunication companies made $11 billion in revenue with cellular IoT connectivity services in 2022, according to the IoT Analytics Global Cellular IoT Connectivity Tracker & Forecast. This number grew strongly 15% year-on-year on the back of the first 5G IoT implementations and 4G LTE, Cat1 bis, and LPWA dual mode implementations. However, the Telco IoT...
5 IoT sensor technologies to watch
In short IoT sensors represented one-third of all sensors shipped in 2022, according to new research on the topic. The average IoT device now comes with four sensors. 5 sensor technologies are set to change the IoT sensor landscape in the coming years, i.e., 1. smarter sensors; 2. more power-efficient sensors; 3. soft and virtual sensors; 4. sensor fusion; 5. biosensors. Why it matters? The...
Evolution of cellular IoT modules since 2010: Eight new technologies and a 15x bigger market
Key insights The global cellular IoT module market has grown from two to 10 key technologies. At the same time, the market has grown 15 times since 2010 according to IoT Analytics' latest research on the topic.Module companies have expanded their portfolio from hardware-only to bundling hardware, software, connectivity solutions, and services to provide end-to-end solutions.Recently, IoT module...
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...
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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