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Transport
IoT Connectivity for
Transport
One IoT eSIM, One Platform, One Partner. Effortlessly connecting your transport solution.
Our solution
Effortless connectivity for
transportation IoT
Flexible Connectivity
Confidently connect any device, anywhere—whether for public transport or IoT assets—with our powerful IoT eSIMs. Manage everything seamlessly from one unified platform.
Unmatched Reliability
With uptime and availability of 99.995%, our IoT connectivity ensures your transport network runs smoothly, so you can rest easy.
Enhanced Security
Our uncompromising approach to security gives you peace of mind, especially as new threats and vulnerabilities emerge in the transport sector.
IoT Expertise
Having access to IoT experts is like having a digital genie for your transport network—except your wishes never run out.
Use cases
Connectivity for multiple
transportation use cases
Passenger WiFi
IoT-enabled WiFi systems provide passengers with high-speed internet access, enhancing the travel experience, allowing passengers to work or entertain themselves while traveling.
Information display boards
IoT platforms provide passengers with live updates on delays, route changes, and arrival times, reducing wait times and enhancing the travel experience.
Telematics
IoT sensors track vehicle performance, including speed, fuel usage, and engine health, optimizing operations, lowering fuel costs, and preventing breakdowns.
Contactless payments
IoT-enabled contactless payment systems streamline fare collection through mobile apps or smart cards, speeding up boarding and offering a seamless, cashless experience.
Overcome transportation connectivity challenges
Vehicle maintenance & downtime
IoT provides real-time feedback on vehicle health, enabling operators to make timely repairs and avoid unnecessary downtime.
Fuel efficiency & cost control
Track fuel consumption in real time, identifying inefficiencies and optimizing fuel usage.
Customer experience & service reliability
IoT enables live updates, dynamic rerouting during disruptions, and personalized travel experiences, ensuring seamless and and timely services.
Regulatory compliance
IoT automates real-time data collection and reporting, making compliance easier while reducing the risk of fines.
Flexibility & scalability
IoT enables centralized fleet management, real time asset tracking, and automation, making it effortless to scale operations efficiently.
Inconsistent network coverage
Public transport vehicles face coverage gaps that disrupt tracking and passenger services. Pelion ensures reliable connectivity with seamless multi-network access, keeping systems connected on the move.
Why Pelion
Why choose Pelion for
connectivity
In transportation, reliable connectivity isn’t optional—it keeps everything moving. Pelion delivers effortless high-uptime multi-network connectivity, powering real-time tracking, diagnostics, and passenger services.
1 in 5 UK bus or train journeys run on Pelion-powered services—so you’re in proven hands.
With our fully managed service, we handle the connectivity so you can focus on running your operations and serving customers.
20+ years
of IoT industry expertise
99.995%
Uptime, unwavering reliability
600+
Global & local networks
Outcomes you can expect with Pelion
Predictable maintenance
Monitor vehicle health in real time, detecting issues early to prevent breakdowns, reduce downtime and lower repair costs.
Operate sustainably
IoT optimizes EV integration, tracks emissions, and improves route efficiency to reduce carbon footprints and boost sustainability.
Improve safety
Track factors like speed, braking, and fatigue, improving safety, reducing accidents, and optimizing driver efficiency.
Reliable connectivity
Connect with
confidence
Never get locked in to bad coverage due to poor network availability. Pelion provides secure and reliable multi-carrier global cellular connectivity, provided access to the latest 4G/LTE-M, 5G, NB-IoT, and CAT-M1/LTE-M cellular standards, spanning 600+ networks in more than 150 countries.
Testimonials
From our
customers
“Leveraging Pelion’s connectivity solutions has allowed us to enhance operational efficiency and ensure constant communication across our fleet. This partnership is pivotal in supporting our mission to advance public transport systems.”
Paul Hopkinson
Group Development Manager
“Working with Pelion has been exceptionally positive. They’re flexible and transparent about costs and requirements, and their straightforward and approachable manner was invaluable.”
Tori Mackenzie-Harvey
Commercial Director
“A key factor in our decision to appoint Pelion was the benefit of working with such a knowledgeable and experienced technology partner, at a competitive price.”
Philip Lock
Strategic Systems Manager
“I work with our team to order the SIM card, sending them direct to the manufacturers. Using the Pelion site is quick and easy, which is exactly what we need.”
Stacey Daws
Commercial Manager
“We have so much flexibility with Pelion. We know exactly what’s available to us, we can chop and change as and when bundles are required, depending on our data usage.”
Abdul Qayoom
IT Service Manager
“Our business is evolving; edge technology is rapidly becoming smarter. We just needed a partner that was prepared to support us in our journey.”
Nick Fisher
Chairman
“Pelion has helped us build a global client base extremely quickly thanks to its global cellular footprint.”
Ben Weston
CEO
“Pelion remains a robust partner who we work alongside on a regular basis, and I would not hesitate to recommend them.”
Ian Gilchrist
Head of Gas
“The partnership [with Pelion] transformed Gardner Denver into a service provider that could facilitate global deployments with just a small team.”
Charles Joel
IoT and Analytics Director
“We partnered with Pelion because nobody else could provide the solution we needed: a SIM that was able to roam across networks and provide seamless connectivity.”
Mario Zuccaro
Founder and CEO
Get Started
Getting connected with
Pelion is effortless
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Pick the network you want to use
Choose from 5G, 4G/LTE, CAT-M, and NB-IoT standards from over 600 networks. With the ability to switch as your needs change.
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Select a plan for your business
Choose the right data plan, roaming capabilities and bandwidth based on your use case. With access to exclusive rates only Pelion can provide.
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Select security & support options
Opt for peace of mind with our range of IoT security solutions (Open VPN / IPSec / DINA) or our enhanced support and SLA services.
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Deploy, optimize and scale
Get access to our IoT Connectivity platform. For maximum visibility and the controls you need to simplify operations and grow your business.
Learn More
Explore our latest
blog posts
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Got questions?
Talk to our team
We know every IoT deployment differs. Book a call to chat directly with our IoT experts to discuss your IoT project.
Here's what to expect:
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30 minute discussion exploring your IoT goals
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Expert recommendation on connectivity options
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Technical guidance built around your needs
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Discuss pricing, testing, deployment and support needs