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I'd like to see cell plans targeted at remote "Internet of Things" usage. Say you have some sensor that you want to transmit X bytes back to the server every hour. Instead of paying for a bulk set of gigabytes you pay for the bandwidth and frequency you use the network.



Most major providers around the world have M2M/IoT offerings but you normally need high volumes to get their interest. I work for a company that have 20,000+ devices deployed across Africa using less than 1MB per month with a very reasonable tariff.

For lower volumes and DIY projects there are many re-sellers such as Aeris, Particle, Wireless Logic and more


https://www.particle.io/cellular

Might be interesting for you. $2.99/month for 1MB, $0.99 for each additional MB. There is no information about billing unit though.


I hope this happens too. The MVMO Ting is closest I have seen to this. $6/mo each device and data/voice/SMS usage is pooled.




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