Welcome to another insightful episode of the IoT For All Podcast, where we delve into the world of satellite and cellular IoT with Alex Kotler, the SVP of Sales and Partnerships at POND IoT. In this conversation with Ryan Chacon, we explore the innovative concept of multi-IMSI SIM cards that seamlessly connect devices across various networks globally. Imagine billboards, ATM machines, and kiosks operating seamlessly in different countries. We also discuss the integration of cellular and satellite IoT in shipping and agriculture, the importance of redundancy in network outages, the challenges of IoT deployment, and the crucial task of educating customers about IoT.
About Alex Kotler
Alex Kotler brings a wealth of experience in the mobile industry to his role at POND IoT. With a background in major mobile network operators like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, Alex has been instrumental in boosting net revenue retention and customer satisfaction at POND IoT. His expertise lies in opening new distribution channels and driving business growth.
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About POND IoT
POND IoT is at the forefront of IoT solutions, offering global multi-IMSI SIM cards with expansive network coverage, internet failover solutions, and flexible data plans for IoT & M2M connectivity. Their core focus includes providing MVNO as a service, retail solutions for POS terminals, vending machines, and ATMs. Additionally, they specialize in custom device manufacturing for diverse IoT applications and offer support for Starlink in collaboration with Peplink.
Key Questions and Topics from this Episode:
(00:43) Introduction to Alex Kotler and POND IoT
(03:21) Combining satellite and cellular IoT
(05:09) The future of satellite and cellular IoT
(06:47) Satellite, cellular, or satellite AND cellular?
(08:15) Network outages, AT&T, and redundancy
(10:31) Assessing the outage risk of an IoT solution
(11:52) Challenges of working with customers in IoT
(17:07) IoT customer case study: cheap is expensive
(19:00) Learn more and follow up